Summary

The Robotics Department in the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor invites applications for junior or senior faculty positions that will join our mission to accelerate advances in robotics for the benefit of society. Successful candidates will have a relevant doctorate or equivalent experience and an outstanding record of achievement and impactful research in academics, industry and/or at national laboratories. They will have a strong record or commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, to providing service to the university and to the profession, and to broadening the intellectual diversity of the College.

The Robotics Department invites candidates across all research areas relevant to robotics to apply. Women and underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply. The College of Engineering is especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Please see application instructions and further information at https://robotics.umich.edu/jobs/. Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after the posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The Robotics Department is committed to providing its members with an environment filled with integrity, enthusiasm, and respect. We practice our values and welcome opportunities to grow and build upon them to improve our culture. More about Michigan Robotics’ values can be found at: https://robotics.umich.edu/about/values/.

Mission Statement

Michigan Engineers are world-class educators, researchers, students and staff who strive to build a people-first future. As part of the nation's number one public research institution, Michigan Engineering's mission is to provide scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world, develop intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, create collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promote an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good.

Our vision, mission and values are supported by a people-first engineering framework that guides our work. As Michigan Engineers, we strive to apply excellent engineering fundamentals, integrated expertise and equity-centered values to reimagine what engineering can be, close critical gaps, and elevate all people. Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: http://strategicvision.engin.umich.edu/.

The University of Michigan has a storied legacy of commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Michigan Engineering models that commitment in our research, culture and collaborations. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of that commitment. Learn more about DEI at Michigan Engineering: https://www.engin.umich.edu/culture/diversity-equity-inclusion/

Underfill Statement

This position is posted as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor. The rank of the selected candidate will depend upon the candidate's qualifications.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.