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Job Postings

Assistant Professor of Robotics Engineering

Date Posted: July 20, 2023
Position Number: AS9098
Hiring Supervisor: Department Chair
Job Type: Faculty
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Robotics and Industrial Engineering

» Job Description

The A. Leon Linton Department of Mechanical, Robotics, and Industrial Engineering at Lawrence Technological University (LTU) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the field of Robotics Engineering. Candidates are required to hold a Ph.D. degree in Robotics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field by the date of hire. The appointment will begin fall 2024.

Particular areas of interest include, but are not limited to, sensing and perception, autonomous aerial and ground robotics, and robotic manipulation. The successful candidate will have a high potential for excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, a publication record commensurate with years since Ph.D. obtained, and the ability to establish and conduct independent research.

SUMMARY

Teach courses in robotics engineering as assigned by the department chair. Carry out scholarly work, including applied research. Serve the department, college, and the profession by undertaking committee work and leadership roles and by advising students.

ABOUT US

LTU is a selective, focused university with Colleges of Architecture & Design, Arts & Sciences, Business & Information Technology, and Engineering. Of these, the College of Engineering is the oldest and largest, enrolling approximately 1,100 undergraduate and 750 graduate students. The College includes five departments: biomedical, civil & architectural, electrical & computer, mechanical, industrial, & robotics, and technology. Over a third of LTU’s students enroll in evening programs, and the College serves both full-time and part-time students. The University enjoys strong ties with many industries headquartered in the region and is expanding graduate, service, and applied research programs.

Lawrence Technological University’s A. Leon Linton Department of Mechanical, Robotics, and Industrial Engineering has 14 full-time faculty and enrolls approximately 450 graduate and 475 undergraduate students. The department offers the following degrees: B.S. Mechanical Engineering, B.S. Robotics Engineering, B.S. Industrial Engineering, M.S. Mechanical Engineering, M.S. Automotive Engineering, M.S. Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering, M.S. Industrial Engineering, Master of Engineering Management, and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering.

Lawrence Technological University (LTU) conducts pre-employment screening on initial candidates for all positions, which may include but is not limited to, a criminal background check, verification of academic credentials, license, certifications, and/or verification of work history. Lawrence Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

» How to Apply

Priority will be given to applications received before December 31, 2023. Candidates should submit the following: 1) a cover letter indicating the area of specialization, 2) a detailed curriculum vitae, 3) a statement of research interests, 4) a statement of teaching interests and capabilities, 5) the names and contact information for four references. Application packages should be submitted electronically to Dr. Badih Jawad, Chair, A. Leon Linton Department of Mechanical, Robotics, and Industrial Engineering, Lawrence Technological University at MRIEsearch@ltu.edu.

» Document Viewer

Use Your Cell Phone as a Document Camera in Zoom

  • What you will need to have and do
  • Download the mobile Zoom app (either App Store or Google Play)
  • Have your phone plugged in
  • Set up video stand phone holder

From Computer

Log in and start your Zoom session with participants

From Phone

  • Start the Zoom session on your phone app (suggest setting your phone to “Do not disturb” since your phone screen will be seen in Zoom)
  • Type in the Meeting ID and Join
  • Do not use phone audio option to avoid feedback
  • Select “share content” and “screen” to share your cell phone’s screen in your Zoom session
  • Select “start broadcast” from Zoom app. The home screen of your cell phone is now being shared with your participants.

To use your cell phone as a makeshift document camera

  • Open (swipe to switch apps) and select the camera app on your phone
  • Start in photo mode and aim the camera at whatever materials you would like to share
  • This is where you will have to position what you want to share to get the best view – but you will see ‘how you are doing’ in the main Zoom session.