Teaching Assistant Professor, Mechatronics

Engineering a world of possibilities

Teaching Assistant Professor, Mechatronics

Department of Mechanical Engineering

THE OPPORTUNITY

Colorado School of Mines invites applications for a Teaching Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a collaborative, well‑resourced department committed to excellence in teaching, hands‑on learning, and impactful research. We seek candidates who value innovative pedagogy, interdisciplinary problem‑solving, and contributing to a thriving academic community.

Priority consideration will be given to candidates with experience in mechatronics and related areas, including:

* Robot and collaborative robot (cobot) arms

* Programmable logic controllers (PLCs)

* Data acquisition systems (DAQs)

* Electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic actuator selection, testing, and integration

* Sensor selection, testing, and integration

* Physical prototyping

* Control theory

* Dynamics and vibrations

* Machine vision

* Autonomous systems

* Coding (Arduino, LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB)

* Artificial intelligence (AI)

* Computer‑aided design (CAD), especially Solid Works

For questions, please contact the search chair, Dr. Daniel Blood (dblood).

Responsibilities

* Deliver high‑quality instruction to undergraduate and graduate students in Mechanical Engineering.

* Mentor and advise undergraduate students; support and advise graduate students as appropriate.

* Promote a welcoming community through recruitment, mentoring, and service.

* Contribute to departmental, university, and professional service activities.

* Other related duties as assigned by the Department Head.

Minimum Qualifications

* Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited program (completed by the start date).

* Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and curriculum development at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

* Enthusiasm for employing best practices in STEM pedagogy.

* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

* Proven effectiveness in university‑level teaching.

About the Department of Mechanical Engineering

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Mines is dedicated to outstanding education and impactful research in areas including thermal‑fluid systems, robotics and automation, systems and operations engineering, biomechanics, advanced manufacturing, and solid mechanics and materials.

Key department highlights:

* 2,086 undergraduate students and 161 graduate students

* Strong project‑based curriculum emphasizing hands‑on engineering

* 29 tenured/tenure-track, 16 teaching, 4 professors of practice, and 6 research faculty

* Approximately $12M in annual research awards

* Specialized undergraduate and graduate programs in robotics, automotive engineering, biomechanics, aerospace engineering, energy systems, and systems engineering

More information: mechanical.mines.edu

About Colorado School of Mines

Colorado School of Mines is the state's oldest public university, producing talent and solutions that drive industry and benefit society. Mines enrolls approximately 6,400 undergraduates and 1,900 graduate students across applied science and engineering disciplines and maintains robust, well‑funded research programs (approximately $106M in research awards in FY 2024).

Mines is routinely recognized as a top‑tier institution and holds some of the highest admissions standards among U.S. public universities. Located in Golden, Colorado, Mines enjoys proximity to Denver and Boulder, enabling strong collaborations with leading national laboratories (NREL, NIST, NCAR, NOAA), industry partners, and nearby universities. More information:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..edu

Pay Range

Mines is offering an academic year salary rate of $85,000 to $95,000. This salary may be further supplemented during summer and winter research periods by teaching or using funds drawn from external grants or other sources.

Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate's education, training and experience as well as the position's scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, work location, and external market and internal value when determining a salary…