Continuing Faculty in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Position: Continuing Contract Faculty in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Location: New York

Overview

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at NYU Tandon School of Engineering invites applications for two full-time, teaching-oriented, non-tenured, continuing contract faculty positions in Mechanical Engineering, at the rank of Industry Assistant Professor, with a start date as early as January 1, 2025. The primary responsibilities are classroom and laboratory teaching and project/thesis mentoring in Robotics and Embodied Artificial Intelligence (AI).

The successful candidate should be an excellent teacher and have research experience in robotics and embodied AI fields. The candidate must be able to mentor projects/theses in support of our MS program in Robotics and undergraduate courses in our Robotics minor.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate clear potential for teaching excellence, mentoring, curricular innovation, and, if desired, scholarly activity.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

Responsibilities:
Primary teaching of robotics courses per semester; classroom and laboratory instruction; mentoring of projects and theses in support of the MS Robotics program and undergraduate robotics courses; participation in program development and curricular innovation.

Qualifications:

Ph.D. in engineering or science closely related to Robotics (e.g., mechanical, electrical, computer, computer science, aerospace, industrial, civil engineering, or related disciplines); solid understanding of fundamental robotics areas (perception/sensing, planning/control, learning, and design); strong hands-on experience with robotics theory and software tools is a plus; demonstrated potential for scholarship, leadership, and curricular innovation; clear potential for excellence in teaching and mentoring.

Note:

This position is primarily teaching-focused and does not require ongoing research, though funded research opportunities may be arranged if the candidate wishes.

The initial appointment may be 2–3 years and is renewable thereafter. Ideal candidates may include postdocs and research fellows actively involved in robotics research in academia or industry R&D labs.

Application Materials

Applicants should submit the following documents by November 15 to receive full consideration. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

• Cover Letter

• Current CV

• Transcripts from Graduate School (especially courses related to robotics)

• Teaching Statement (up to 2 pages)

• A statement of your plans for inclusion, diversity, equity, and belonging in teaching, research, and service (up to 2 pages)

• Research Statement (optional)

• Teaching Evaluations (required if you have prior teaching experience)

• Sample Teaching Materials (optional; syllabi, slides, or video recordings)

• Names and contact information for three references

Questions may be directed to Katsuo Kurabayashi at .

About Us

New York University (NYU) is a leading private university with a global network of campuses. NYU Tandon School of Engineering, located in Brooklyn, has a long history of innovation and collaboration across engineering disciplines. We emphasize rigorous interdisciplinary work, inclusivity, entrepreneurial thinking, and accessible pathways for lifelong learning in STEM.

NYU Tandon educates future engineers who develop physical systems and devices across a broad range of applications, including controls and robotic systems, computer-integrated mechanical and electromechanical systems, modeling and simulation, and fluid and thermal systems. Our research spans fast trajectory planning for legged robots, robot localization and navigation, robotics for education, advanced materials, and urban systems, among others.

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC Pay Transparency Act, the annual (9-month) base salary range for the Industry Assistant Professor rank is $85,000–$125,000. NYU considers factors such as scope of responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and market considerations when extending an offer.

Equal Opportunity NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of recruitment and hiring. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Sustainability Statement NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn /sustainability.

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