Continuing Faculty in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering invites applications among the robotics community for two full-time, teaching-oriented, non-tenured, continuing contract faculty positions in Mechanical Engineering, at the rank of Industry Assistant Professor, starting January 1, 2025.

• Classroom and laboratory teaching of robotics courses per semester.
• Mentoring projects and theses supporting the MS program in Robotics and undergraduate courses in the Robotics minor.
• Potential engagement in funded research if desired.

• Ph.D. in engineering or a science closely related to robotics (e.g., mechanical, electrical, computer, aerospace, industrial, civil engineering, or computer science).
• A solid understanding of fundamental robotics areas such as perception and sensing, planning and control, learning, and design.
• Hands‑on experience with robotics theories and software tools is a plus.
• Clear potential for scholarship, leadership, and curricular innovation.
• Demonstrated or potential excellence in teaching and mentoring.

• Cover Letter
• Current CV
• Graduate School Transcripts (especially courses related to robotics)
• Teaching Statement (up to 2 pages)
• Statement of plans for inclusion, diversity, equity, and belonging (up to 2 pages)
• Research Statement (optional)
• Teaching Evaluation (required if prior teaching experience)
• Sample Teaching Materials (optional; syllabi, slides, or video recordings)
• Names and contact information for three references

For any questions, please contact Katsuo Kurabayashi at katsuo.k.

NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

All interested persons are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.

The annual (9 month) base salary range for this position is $85,000–$125,000 for the Industry Assistant Professor rank.