Director of Robotics

Company: New Jersey Institute of Technology
Location: Newark
Posted on: June 6, 2021

Job Description:

Title:

Director of Robotics

Department:

Mechanical and Industrial Engr

Reports To:

I. Joga Rao, Chair & Professor

Position Type:

Staff

Position Summary:

The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (MIE) at NJIT is searching for a highly-qualified, enthusiastic individual who will serve as the Director of Robotics.

Essential Functions:

The Director will be the coordinator of robotics education activities in the Newark College of Engineering. The individual will coordinate educational robotics activities in the Newark College of Engineering, including assistance with curriculum and facility development, initiation and support of competitions and workshops, support of robotics researchers and student groups, and maintenance and operation of a newly built robotics and manufacturing lab, housed in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering. The position may require teaching of up to 2 courses per semester at the undergraduate or graduate level.

Additional Functions:

The Director of Robotics is expected to play a pedagogical and leadership role, including active participation in course, lab and program development; development and implementation of robotic showcases and competitions; advisement of students and student clubs; advisement of student design projects; and development, maintenance, operation and supervision of lab facilities.

Prerequisite Qualifications:

A Master of Science in a relevant field (such as Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering) is required. Candidates with a Ph.D. in an appropriate field are preferred.

Bargaining Unit:

PSA

Range/Band:

26

FLSA:

Exempt

Full-Time

Special Instructions to Applicants:

A cover letter, complete curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching interests, and names of at least three references should be included in the application package.

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