Associate​/Full Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Title: Associate/Full Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Employee Classification: Associate Professor
Division Name: Academic Affairs
College/Unit: College of Engineering
Department: Mechanical Engineering
Campus

Location:

Normal, IL

The new College of Engineering at Illinois State University invites applications for a full-time, tenured position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor to join the Department of Mechanical Engineering and help shape a growing program. The successful candidate will contribute to course development, teaching laboratories, student engagement and professional activities, and the development of a research program. We seek a passionate and highly motivated individual with expertise in dynamic systems, controls, robotics, or mechatronics.

As a faculty member, you will teach and mentor students across robotics, mechatronics, and control systems, preparing them for real-world challenges including but not limited to intelligent automation and the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning to engineered systems. This is a once-in-a-career opportunity to shape the future of an entire department and a chance to contribute to ISU's legacy of innovation and academic excellence.

University Benefit Highlights:

• Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
• Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
• Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
• Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
• Paid benefit time

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The department’s mission is to provide a transformative educational experience that equips students with the skills, knowledge, and ethical values needed to excel in the world of mechanical engineering. We benefit from our strategic location in a rapidly growing region that includes emerging industry leaders and companies. The ISU Department of Mechanical Engineering External Advisory Board includes members from Rivian Automotive, Caterpillar Inc.,

Apalis, ADM, and others who are enthusiastic and supportive of launching an outstanding mechanical engineering program. As a faculty member, you will have the chance to lead accreditation efforts, foster strong industry connections, and collaborate on real-world projects, preparing our students to excel in the dynamic field of mechanical engineering.

At ISU, we value passion for teaching, a commitment to impactful research, and a collaborative spirit to serve our community and profession. We foster a collaborative environment that inspires intellectual curiosity and an entrepreneurial spirit.

As an R2 research institution, our 150-year journey has built a solid foundation for academic achievement, where our historic legacy meets cutting-edge innovation. Located in the vibrant twin cities of Normal and Bloomington, ISU's 1,111-acre campus serves as a dynamic academic hub which embodies a diverse and thriving community, fostering both intellectual rigor and a friendly, welcoming environment. The College of Engineering recently inaugurated its new, state-of-the-art facility in ISU’s Campus East.

The two-floor facility can accommodate 700 students and is equipped with computer and teaching labs, classrooms, a makerspace, a wood and metal shop, and a student success center. Further renovations planned for the second phase will allow the college to accommodate more than 1,000 students.

Illinois State University, Illinois State.edu, was founded in 1857 as Illinois’ first public university. We enroll approximately 21,000 students in seven colleges. Our new strategic plan, Excellence by Design: , lists our seven core values:
Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship;
Individualized Attention;
Equity, Diversity, Access, and Belonging;
Collaboration;
Community and Civic Engagement;
Respect; and Integrity. By acting…