Visiting Assistant Professor
Quick Summary
The successful candidate will possess a strong background in Mechatronics and Controls, and demonstrate proficiency in applying AI techniques to these application areas. Expertise in intelligent sensing and perception, cyber-physical systems, data-driven modeling and control, and AI/deep learning is essential. Applications may include autonomous systems and mobility, intelligent infrastructure, human–robot interaction, smart health, advanced manufacturing and Industry 4.0/5.0, mechatronics for sustainability, and other areas complementary to the department’s existing strengths. A proven ability to integrate multidisciplinary methodologies to solve complex challenges is highly desirable. The candidate will be expected to develop an active externally funded research program and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in mechanical engineering. Candidate is required to have a PhD or equivalent degree in mechanical engineering, robotics engineering, or another relevant discipline. This position is expected to be filled at the Visting Assistant Professor level.
The Mechanical and Materials Engineering Department at WPI (https://www.wpi.edu/academics/departments/mechanical-materials-engineering) has 27 dual-mission faculty, 9 full-time teaching faculty, and 12 research faculty. MME offers undergraduate degrees in mechanical engineering to over 1100 students. The department offers graduate degrees in mechanical engineering, materials science and engineering, and manufacturing engineering to about 200 graduate students. The department’s annual externally sponsored research expenditures have exceeded $16M.
WPI’s reputation as a rigorous and innovative university rests on the shoulders of its faculty. A highly selective, private technological university and one of the nation’s first, WPI believes that when great minds work together, great advances follow. At WPI the boundaries to multidisciplinary collaboration are low—faculty members, students, and other partners work together on the real-world projects and purposeful research that are hallmarks of the WPI experience. Located one hour west of Boston, the university’s campus is in Worcester, Massachusetts, a thriving 21st century college city recognized as a growing hub of scientific and technological innovation.
Applications should include curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and research interests, and a list of five professional references. This search will remain open until the position is filled.
Questions can be addressed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Professor Zhu Mao, zmao2@wpi.edu.
What We Offer
~1 min readSalary: $105,000 - $108,000 per year. Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity. WPI’s benefits package includes a robust retirement match, wellness perks, tuition assistance and more!
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About this job
- Pay per year
- $105,000–$108,000 a year
- 7% above the $99,377 median for Professor jobs on Jobera (192 salaries).
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- 3 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 27, 2026
- First seen
- October 30, 2026
- Last seen
- October 30, 2026
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