Empire Innovation Professor in Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering

About University at Albany:

The University at
Albany is a Carnegie-classified Research 1 institution driven by academic excellence, pioneering research and scientific discovery, and service to community. UAlbany's world-class faculty experts and approximately 17,500 students are creating new knowledge in fields such as artificial intelligence, semiconductor engineering, atmospheric and environmental sciences, cybersecurity, public health, public administration and social welfare while deepening our understanding of our world through scholarship and creative activity in the social sciences and humanities. As one of the most diverse public research institutions in the nation, the University is a national leader in public engagement, educational equity and social mobility. For over 180 years, UAlbany has molded bright, curious and engaged students and launched them toward success.

Located in Albany, New York, New York State's capital, the
University is convenient to Boston, New York City and the
Adirondacks.

Job Description:

The Department of Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering at the
University at Albany invites applications from candidates at the rank of Associate or Full Professor for the prestigious Empire
Innovation Professor in Mechatronics to serve as a bridge across
CNSE departments-linking Electrical & Computer Engineering,
Nanoscale Science & Engineering, Computer Science, and
Environmental & Sustainable Engineering. This highly focused position will begin in the Fall 2027 semester. We seek an internationally recognized scholar and visionary leader whose research and teaching redefine the boundaries of modern manufacturing, smart production systems, or advanced materials processing. Candidates will also be considered in the broad areas of experimental testing, modeling, and control of complex electro-mechanical systems, and structural dynamics and vibrations, spanning both analytical and experimental methods. Areas of research interest for this role include but are not limited to meta-structures and topological structures, lightweight and deployable space structures, additively manufactured structures for mitigation of vibration and impact effects, structural modeling, monitoring and control using artificial intelligence, battery free and ubiquitous vibration sensing.

The successful candidate will drive academic and industrial excellence in areas including advanced and additive manufacturing;
cyber-physical production systems and Industry 4.0/5.0; sustainable and/or green manufacturing processes; robotics, automation, and smart manufacturing systems; and nano- or micro-scale manufacturing technologies.

The appointment comes with supplemental annual support to advance research, student mentorship, and laboratory innovation.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Research and program development . Develop and sustain

an externally funded research program in Mechanical &
Mechatronics Engineering, with an emphasis on Advanced
Manufacturing. Publish research results in professional journals;
lead scientists and engineers in developing and transitioning technologies; and manage the Mechatronics for Advanced
Manufacturing research portfolio. Work across UAlbany departments and offices to develop multidisciplinary research opportunities.

• Teaching . Teach graduate and undergraduate engineering

courses within the field of Mechanical & Mechatronics
Engineering.

• Advising and mentoring. Advise postdoctoral researchers

and graduate and undergraduate students in their research. Mentor faculty and staff, develop principal investigators, and provide opportunities for program development, sponsor presentations, and technical publications.

• Partnerships and external engagement. Establish and

strengthen relationships with industry, government research laboratories, NY CREATES, CNSE partners, and university faculty.
Build externally funded research teams, centers, and joint initiatives that address research and development needs, support workforce development, and strengthen affiliations across academic departments.

• Strategic leadership and resource planning. Establish a

vision for CNSE Advanced Manufacturing aligned with the college's strategic plan. Identify technology, equipment, and facility needs;
contribute technical leadership to college planning and management discussions; and work with department heads and principal investigators to manage research budgets, personnel, laboratories, and facilities. Support efforts to recruit and retain high-performing faculty and staff.

• Supervision. Provide leadership, oversight, and

direction to direct reports to ensure that goals, programs, activities, and personnel practices align with the University's goals and strategies. Lead employees for maximum performance and dedication, and complete performance management feedback and goals in accordance with applicable requirements.

• Professional and university service. Participate in

internal and external service activities, including editorial and peer review, career mentoring, and service on departmental, college, university, and professional committees.

• Other reasonable duties as assigned.

Functional and Supervisory Relationships:

• Reports to: MME Department Chair
• May supervise or provide instructional guidance to graduate and

undergraduate students serving as teaching assistants, laboratory assistants, graders, or student workers, as assigned.

• Collaborative relationships include CNSE department heads,

faculty, principal investigators and staff; NY CREATES and CNSE partners; industry and government research laboratories; and
UAlbany administrative offices. The role includes advising postdoctoral scholars and graduate and undergraduate students and mentoring faculty and staff.

Job Requirements:

• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and

equitable relationships within our diverse campus community.

• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity,

equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role.

• Strong technical capabilities in multiple Advanced

Manufacturing technologies.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement an organizational

strategic vision.

• Effective at presenting to groups at all levels, conveying

information to drive action or decision.

• Ability to navigate a complex, multi-office organization, to

include successful interactions with Enterprise Operations, such as
Facilities, Security, Information Technology, Business Office,
Human Resources, Purchasing, and Property.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• An earned Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace

Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related discipline from a college or University accredited by the US Department of Education or an internationally recognized accrediting organization.

• A distinguished record of scholarly research, high-impact

publications, and external research funding that meets the criteria for a tenured faculty appointment at the rank of Associate
Professor or Full Professor.

• A proven record of excellence in undergraduate and graduate

teaching, curriculum development, and student mentorship that meets the criteria for a tenured faculty appointment at the rank of
Associate or Full Professor.

• Demonstrated experience establishing and maintaining industry

partnerships and translating academic research into practical manufacturing applications, as evidenced by industry collaborations, sponsored research, technology transfer activities, or commercialization initiatives.

• Demonstrated success leading and mentoring multidisciplinary

teams of faculty and staff in a research environment.

• Management and technical leadership in materials

technology.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated success developing and transitioning new programs

and technologies, including proposal writing, presentations, and related activities.

• Demonstrated success recognizing organizational inefficiencies

and affecting meaningful changes to improve the work environment.

• Demonstrated success partnering with the Federal Government and

Industry with the ability to develop a strong sponsor base.

Working Environment:

• This is an academic-year appointment.
• Teaching assignments and schedules will be determined by

departmental needs and may include work across facilities.

• Teaching and laboratory work will occur in university

classrooms, engineering laboratories, and related instructional facilities.

• The position requires regular work in hands-on laboratory

environments involving engineering equipment, instrumentation, fabrication, testing, and mechanical systems, with adherence to applicable safety procedures.

Additional Information:

Professional Rank and Salary Range: Professor, Salary commensurate with experience.

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If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, including interviews, please contact Rhonda Haines, the University's Designee for
Reasonable Accommodations (DRA) in the Office of Human Resources, at rlhaines@albany.edu or (518) 437-4700; requests for accommodation will be considered in accordance with applicable law.

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Please apply online via http://albany.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=206641

Application Instructions:

Applicants MUST submit the following documents:

• A comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV)
• A cover letter detailing their vision for the endowed

chair

• A research statement (up to 5 pages) outlining past

achievements and future plans

• A teaching and mentoring statement (up to 2 pages)
• Contact information for at least four professional

references

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Preference will be given to applications received by December
11.