Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Mechanical Design Engineer

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Mechanical Design Engineer

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Stillwater

DIV AGRICULTRL SCI & NATURAL RESRCS (STW)

Faculty

Div of Agriculture Sci & Nat Rsrcs (STW)

PhD

Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources

Oklahoma State University | Stillwater, Oklahoma

Mechanical Design Engineer

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Tenure-track Faculty Appointment

The Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering at Oklahoma State University invites applications for a tenure-track Research (70%) and Teaching (30%) faculty position with responsibilities in mechanical design and innovation. This position carries the expectation of excellence in research and teaching commensurate with the land grant mission of Oklahoma State University.

Position Description: The faculty member will be expected to develop and sustain a nationally recognized, externally funded, and responsive research program in mechanical design with specialties of interest that may include, but are not limited to: advanced fluid power systems, equipment and systems design for off-road vehicles and precision agriculture, hybrid power transmission, automation, system performance assessment, intelligent machines for agricultural production, unmanned aerial systems, innovative processing systems, machine vision technologies, and robotics. The successful individual will expand departmental activities in machine systems and develop innovative designs and technology applications that enhance agricultural and forestry production practices, food processing methods, and use of natural resources.

Close collaboration is also expected with faculty in BAE and other departments in the Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (DASNR), the College of Engineering, Architecture & Technology (CEAT), and other units of the University, as well as regional, state, and federal organizations.

Teaching responsibilities include graduate and undergraduate courses within the Biosystems Engineering (ABET accredited) and the Agricultural Systems Technology degree curricula that support the machine systems and agricultural engineering area and align with expertise. Updating and implementing innovative teaching methods/materials, contributing to senior design capstone and student projects, and advising and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students is also expected.

Qualifications: RequiredEarned PhD degree in Biosystems Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline. Demonstrated ability to attract external funding, publish high-quality peer-reviewed materials, and provide instruction to a wide variety of audiences. Candidates must be highly proficient in English, possessing outstanding verbal, written, and multimedia communication skills. A willingness to travel and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and on interdisciplinary teams.

PreferredIndustry experience and current, or the ability to obtain, Professional Engineering registration.

Employment Conditions: This position is a full-time, 11-month, tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. Salary and benefits are competitive and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Retirement and long-term disability, medical, dental and life insurance programs are available to employees. Additional information can be viewed at Continuation of this position is subject to performance, needs and availability of funding.

About the Department: Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering is a unique department shared between two colleges, Ferguson College of Agriculture and the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology. The department enhances the production and profitability of agricultural and biological products, and the conservation and management of natural resources through teaching, research, and outreach. We have graduate engineering (PhD, MS) and undergraduate (BS, accredited Biosystems Engineering, BS Agricultural Systems Technology) programs. We take pride in the culture of our department in which students from any background can feel comfortable, supported and successful. For more information about the department visit our website at and check us out on our socials: Facebook: @baeokstate, X: @BAEOkstate, and Instagram: @baeokstate.

Application Process: Formal applications must be submitted. To apply, candidates should submit the following documents: a cover letter (3-page max), current curriculum vitae, statement of research interests (3-page max), teaching philosophy, collegiate transcripts, and a list of at least four professional references with contact information.

Inquiries or questions regarding this position may be directed to Dr. Mari Chinn, Professor and Head (...) or Dr. Ning Wang, Search Committee Chair, (...) at ....

To learn more about OSU Agriculture, OSU Engineering, Architecture and Technology, and Stillwater, please visit these websites. and

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions.