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Posting Number F-0911 Position Title Advanced Manufacturing (Tenure-Track, Associate/Full Professor) College/Unit College of Science and Engineering Home Department School of Engineering and Technology Employee Group Tenure-Track Faculty - Academic Year Employment Status Full-Time Position Type 10 month Position Classification Tenure Track Faculty Position Begin Date 08/18/2025 Position End Date Position Summary The School of Engineering & Technology (SET) in the College of Science & Engineering (CSE) at Central Michigan University (CMU) seeks an experienced and dynamic individual for an Associate or Full Professor position in advanced manufacturing. Candidates with backgrounds and expertise in all emerging domains of manufacturing engineering, science, and technology are highly encouraged to apply. Some specific areas of interest include, but are not limited to, additive manufacturing, aerospace and defense applications, digital engineering, industrialized construction and infrastructure, robotics, process automation, high-performance materials, sustainable manufacturing practices, and distributed manufacturing and supply chain operations. The successful candidate will develop curricular and research programs around advanced manufacturing at CMU. CSE currently has millions of dollars in active research projects with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), and this SET faculty position aligns with current and anticipated future DoD collaborations. SET also has well-established partnerships with local industry, community colleges, and K-12 tech ed programs that provide a foundation for workforce training and research activities. Rank, tenure status, and salary for this faculty position will be commensurate with experience. Required Qualifications Ph.D. in Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or other closely related engineering field. Background and/or research focus on advanced manufacturing, as described in the position summary. Teaching experience at the university or similar level. Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communications skills. Demonstrated strong commitment to and potential for research that attracts external funding and leads to publications in high quality peer-reviewed journals. Demonstrated ability to develop and teach courses and laboratories in Engineering and Engineering Technology Programs of the SET. Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Preferred Qualifications Previous experience on ABET accreditation. Relevant industrial or government experience. Message to Applicants Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.

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Under writing sample, please upload one or more recent research paper(s). About the Department The School of Engineering and Technology (SET) is housed in the College of Science and Engineering (CSE). SET has four undergraduate Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Computer and Environmental Engineering), three undergraduate Engineering Technology (Industrial, Mechanical and Product Design Engineering Technology) and a graduate (MS in Engineering) program. SET presently has 24 full-time faculty members. Courses are taught in an attractive 70,000 square foot engineering & technology building which houses more than twenty laboratories and support spaces. Posting Begins 10/25/2024 Posting Ends Open Until Filled Yes Type of Recruitment External About CMU Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.

We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.

CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.

Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.

CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.

Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city’s central location in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.

CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms. EEO Statement CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex‐based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight (see https://www.cmich.edu/offices-departments/OCRIE).

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