Tenure-Track Faculty in Mechanical Engineering

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Posting Number:
20260094F

Position Title:
Tenure-Track Faculty in Mechanical Engineering

Position Type:
Faculty

Location:
Villanova, PA

Recruitment Type:
Internal/External Applicants

Work Schedule:
full-time/9-months

Department:
205-Mechanical Engineering

Position Summary:

Founded in 1842 and recognized among the nation's best colleges and universities, we are a mission-driven institution inspired by the values of truth, unity, love, and dedication to serving the common good. At Villanova, we believe our people are our most precious asset. That's why we offer a vibrant and collaborative campus environment and invest in our employees through competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support your professional growth, personal well-being, and long-term success.

Benefits include:
Generous paid time off and holidays
Tuition assistance for employees and eligible family members
Professional development opportunities
Retirement savings plan with University contributions
Well-being programs and resources
Flexible work options where appropriate

We invite you to join a community where your contributions are valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a meaningful difference. Learn more about the benefits of working at Villanova on our website.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Villanova University invites applications for a tenured or tenure-track faculty position in the general areas of dynamical systems and control theory, with an emphasis on autonomy, robotics, and multi-agent systems. We seek candidates with demonstrated expertise and potential for excellence in research, teaching, and mentoring.

We are particularly interested in candidates whose research advances robotics and autonomous systems. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:

(1) AI-enabled, adaptive, and intelligent robotic systems

(2) Autonomous and unmanned systems

(3) Human-robot interaction, and

(4) Multi-robot, multi-agent systems.

This appointment begins in August 2027.

The University is strongly rooted in a sense of community, and the Mechanical Engineering Department and the College of Engineering are deeply committed to work-life balance. In addition, the University has a Center for Faculty Leadership and Success (CFLS), focused on developing and expanding research-informed leadership development offerings for rising and mid-level academic leaders.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Primary responsibilities include establishing a vibrant, externally funded research program in dynamics and control.
• Contributing to the department's growing strengths in this area; collaborating nationally and internationally and with departmental faculty.
• Supervising graduate students and mentoring undergraduate research students.
• Teaching and developing undergraduate and graduate courses in dynamics and control and related areas.
• Engaging in impactful service.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field, completed by the time of appointment.
• A proven ability for high-quality research as evidenced by previous research publications and presentations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Candidates whose research advances robotics and autonomous systems.
• Leadership and/or entrepreneurial experience within an academic, research, industry, or service environment is desired.
• Teaching experience as an instructor, TA, instructional assistant, or research mentor.
• Associate Professor candidates are expected to have teaching experience and a strong record of research.
• A demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence and innovation.
• Potential to lead an externally funded research program.
• Experience mentoring others in research such as undergraduate or graduate students.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:

Special Message to Applicants:

Villanova is a Carnegie-classified doctoral university. From its founding in 1842 to its position today as a nationally recognized leading university, Villanova University has forged a path of academic excellence. The University is in the Philadelphia metropolitan area, home to a large concentration of universities, industries, and government labs.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering has 24 full-time faculty members, 316 undergraduate students, and 120 graduate students, including 56 Ph.D. students. Faculty in the department are internationally recognized for their research achievements. Research in the department is poised for further growth with the recent opening of Drosdick Hall, the new home of the College of Engineering, which features state-of-the-art, collaborative research and educational spaces.

The department is committed to providing a rigorous educational experience in the discipline of mechanical engineering, graduating well-rounded leaders and life-long learners who aspire to achieve professional excellence. We are equally committed to the discovery, dissemination, advancement, and application of cutting-edge research. Inspired by the Augustinian-Catholic tradition, we value an inclusive and diverse community in which we prepare our students to demonstrate the highest ethical conduct and contribute to the well-being of humankind.

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Application materials should include:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Academic transcripts
• Statement of research interests
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Names and contact information for three references
• Finalists will be required to submit a Contribution to University Mission Statement

The review process will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Posting Date:
10/22/2026

Closing Date (11:59pm ET):

Salary Posting Information:

Competitive.

Salary Band:

Job Classification:
faculty