Penn State: Assistant or Associate Professor, Construction Robotics
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Penn State University Park invites applications for a tenure-line position at Assistant or Associate Professor level in construction robotics. The post is co-funded with the Cocoziello Institute of Real Estate Innovation and fits Penn State's work on robotics and the built environment. The department has more than 65 faculty and over $48M a year in funded research. It suits a collaborative researcher who wants to work across engineering, AI and construction.
What you'll do
- Build an internationally recognized, externally funded research program in construction robotics
- Teach courses at both undergraduate and graduate level
- Take a key role in interdisciplinary research with the Cocoziello Institute
- Promote excellence and innovation in interdisciplinary research as a collaborative leader
- Contribute to the operation of the department, college and university through service
Who can apply
- A PhD in engineering or a closely related field by the appointment start date for the Assistant Professor level
- Demonstrated ability as a teacher or research worker
- Definite evidence of growth in scholarly or professional achievement
- Associate Professor candidates need the same qualifications plus an established reputation in scholarly or professional achievement
- The ability to work collaboratively on interdisciplinary research
How to apply
Apply through Penn State's Workday posting with a cover letter, CV, research statement, teaching statement, a statement on alignment with Penn State's Values of Respect and Community, copies of three key publications and the names and addresses of five professional references. The system allows only five documents of 5 MB each, so combine materials into one PDF. Screening begins on November 16, 2026 and applications are considered until the position is filled.