What are the responsibilities and job description for the University Faculty Mechanical Engineering/Controls & AI position at Weber State University Department of Automotive Technology?
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Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).
Position Information
Position Title University Faculty Mechanical Engineering/Controls & AI Requisition Number F00491P Job Description
The Department of Mechanical Engineering in the College of Engineering, Applied Science & Technology at Weber State University is accepting applications for an assistant tenure track faculty position starting fall semester, 2026. The department is planning to offer a Master degree in mechanical engineering with emphasis area in Dynamics, Robotics, Controls & AI. The ME department currently offers baccalaureate degrees in mechanical engineering, energy engineering, mechanical engineering technology and an associate in pre-engineering. Selected individual will mostly teach a variety of courses in mechanical engineering with some support teaching in the additional programs mentioned above. We are looking for a scholar/educator with expertise in system modeling, control theory, robot kinematics, and artificial intelligence for robotics and machine control.
Job Duties
The selected candidate will contribute to both undergraduate and graduate education in Mechanical engineering, with a strong emphasis on teaching and developing graduate-level courses in the Dynamics, Controls, Robotics & AI emphasis areas. Service duties include program-building and advising, as well as commitment to extra-curricular activities. Service to the department, college, and university is expected.
Required shared courses to be taught are: ENGR2030 Dynamics, ME3040 Dynamics System Modeling, ME3060 Controls Systems, ME4550 Robotics, ME 5xxx Mechatronics, ME5xxx Vibration, ME5xxx Robot & Flight Kinematics, ME6xxx Robot Dynamics and Controls and ME6xxx State-Space Control. Additional areas of interest include, but are not limited, to Artificial Intelligence (AI) based controls/modeling of robot dynamics, computer-vision/visual servoing, diffusion modeling, Agentic AI, and the development of undergraduate and graduate mechanical engineering technical electives in the area of Dynamics, Controls, Robotics, & AI.
Required
Required Qualifications
Preferred
WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays.
Full/Part Time Full Time
Posting Detail Information
Open Date 11/03/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Notes to Applicant
If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The position comes with a generous benefits package. Salary is commensurate with experience. For promotion, it is required for the candidate to be active in scholarship through publications of peer reviewed papers, attending conferences, workshops, and grant writing.
To apply, please complete the online application and attach the following documents:
Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.
Weber State is located approximately 30 miles north of Salt Lake City. The cost of living in the Ogden area is below the nation’s average. In addition, the surrounding area offers many recreational opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast.
Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).
Position Information
Position Title University Faculty Mechanical Engineering/Controls & AI Requisition Number F00491P Job Description
The Department of Mechanical Engineering in the College of Engineering, Applied Science & Technology at Weber State University is accepting applications for an assistant tenure track faculty position starting fall semester, 2026. The department is planning to offer a Master degree in mechanical engineering with emphasis area in Dynamics, Robotics, Controls & AI. The ME department currently offers baccalaureate degrees in mechanical engineering, energy engineering, mechanical engineering technology and an associate in pre-engineering. Selected individual will mostly teach a variety of courses in mechanical engineering with some support teaching in the additional programs mentioned above. We are looking for a scholar/educator with expertise in system modeling, control theory, robot kinematics, and artificial intelligence for robotics and machine control.
Job Duties
The selected candidate will contribute to both undergraduate and graduate education in Mechanical engineering, with a strong emphasis on teaching and developing graduate-level courses in the Dynamics, Controls, Robotics & AI emphasis areas. Service duties include program-building and advising, as well as commitment to extra-curricular activities. Service to the department, college, and university is expected.
Required shared courses to be taught are: ENGR2030 Dynamics, ME3040 Dynamics System Modeling, ME3060 Controls Systems, ME4550 Robotics, ME 5xxx Mechatronics, ME5xxx Vibration, ME5xxx Robot & Flight Kinematics, ME6xxx Robot Dynamics and Controls and ME6xxx State-Space Control. Additional areas of interest include, but are not limited, to Artificial Intelligence (AI) based controls/modeling of robot dynamics, computer-vision/visual servoing, diffusion modeling, Agentic AI, and the development of undergraduate and graduate mechanical engineering technical electives in the area of Dynamics, Controls, Robotics, & AI.
Required
Required Qualifications
- A Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or closely related area
- At least three years of industry or lab experience
Preferred
- A Ph.D. in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Robotics/Controls Engineering
- At least five years of industry or lab experience
- Teaching experience at the University level along with positive evaluations are a plus
WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays.
Full/Part Time Full Time
Posting Detail Information
Open Date 11/03/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Notes to Applicant
If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The position comes with a generous benefits package. Salary is commensurate with experience. For promotion, it is required for the candidate to be active in scholarship through publications of peer reviewed papers, attending conferences, workshops, and grant writing.
To apply, please complete the online application and attach the following documents:
- Cover letter specifying their primary area of expertise and interest mentioned as above
- Professional CV with a list of publications
- At least three professional references
- Research statement describing the candidate’s research vision
- Teaching methodology and interests
Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.
Weber State is located approximately 30 miles north of Salt Lake City. The cost of living in the Ogden area is below the nation’s average. In addition, the surrounding area offers many recreational opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast.
