Assistant / Associate Professor in Advanced Manufacturing

Job Description

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech seeks
applications for multiple tenure track faculty positions at the
Assistant or Associate Professor level, depending on experience and
qualifications, in the broad area of advanced manufacturing with an
anticipated start date of August 2027.

We seek candidates who will establish an internationally recognized
research program in advanced manufacturing. Areas of interest
include, but are not limited to, advanced materials and materials
processing; additive, hybrid, and emerging manufacturing processes;
manufacturing robotics and automation, including autonomous
self-driving laboratories; data-driven, intelligent, and autonomous
manufacturing; computational design and digital manufacturing;
human–machine interaction; point-of-care and distributed
biomanufacturing; and future-generation manufacturing systems.
Candidates whose research bridges multiple areas, integrates
advances across materials, processes, design, and systems, or
establishes new directions in advanced manufacturing are
particularly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will
benefit from and contribute to VT MADE (Virginia Tech Center for
Advanced Manufacturing), which brings together interdisciplinary
expertise and research capabilities in materials, manufacturing
technologies, computational and data-driven design, robotics and
autonomy, digital integration, and manufacturing systems, while
fostering partnerships across Virginia Tech and with external
organizations to advance manufacturing research, education, and
innovation.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate
courses, including core mechanical engineering courses and
specialized courses in their area of expertise. The development of
new courses that address emerging directions in advanced
manufacturing is encouraged. The successful candidate will also
mentor undergraduate and graduate students and contribute to the
continued growth of advanced manufacturing research and education
within the department and VT MADE.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must hold a PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering or a
closely related discipline by the start of their appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

A history showing a strong record of academic accomplishments, a
proven ability to work collaboratively, a commitment to
interdisciplinary research and instruction, and a willingness to
expand disciplinary boundaries to address complex technical and
societal challenges.

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Hours per week

40

Review Date

November 6, 2026

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal
conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve),
Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a
hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be
leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution
that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the
world, Virginia Tech is an
inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and
creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse
enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and
professional students in eight
undergraduate colleges , a
school of medicine , a
veterinary medicine college,
Graduate School , and
Honors College . The university has a significant presence
across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C.
area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites
in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous
Extension offices and
research institutes . A leading global research institution,
Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research
annually.

Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional
development opportunities and university shared governance . These valuable
contributions to university shared governance provide important
representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique
and impactful professional development.

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applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including
pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic
information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation,
race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or
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accommodation, please contact Amanda Collins at
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business days prior to the event.