Job Description

Job Summary
The Department of Engineering, Engineering Technology, and Surveying at East Tennessee State University (ETSU) in Johnson City, TN is seeking a Professor of Practice in the field of Mechatronics Engineering.

This is a non-tenure track, nine-month academic appointment with a three-year term, renewable at the discretion of the department chair. The successful candidate should demonstrate a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration in teaching and service. The position requires teaching four courses per semester, including both lecture and lab components, as well as holding on-site office hours and attending meetings as necessary.

The Professor of Practice in Mechatronics Engineering will develop and teach curriculum for the Mechatronics Engineering B.S. program, covering topics such as electro-mechanical systems, robotics, mechatronics devices, control systems, automation, and software development. The role includes providing instruction in sensors, instrumentation, data acquisition, network interfaces, and security protocols for manufacturing systems. Additionally, the faculty member will contribute to ABET accreditation documentation and support curriculum development within the department. Service responsibilities include serving on college and departmental committees, participating in ABET accreditation and other assessment processes, and assisting with curriculum revisions to meet accreditation standards.

East Tennessee State University is situated at the base of the Appalachian Mountains, offering an abundance of outdoor activities and cultural events. Johnson City, TN, with a population of 64,000, is part of the Tri-City metropolitan area, which has a population of 500,000. The region boasts excellent K-12 schools, top-tier medical facilities, a diverse social and cultural environment, and a strong manufacturing base. In 2018, Livability.com named it one of the best places to live in the U.S. For more information about the area, please visit Welcome to Johnson City, TN.

Expected Start Date: Spring 2025 academic term, beginning January 18, 2025, or a negotiated later start date.

For questions about this position contact Search Committee Chair, Paul Sims, at 423.439.7819 or simsj@etsu.edu

ETSU is committed to ensuring that our students, faculty, and staff are valued and work in an environment of openness and acceptance. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position’s essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Required Qualifications
Doctorate in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering
5 years of relevant industrial or educational experience
OR
Masters in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering
10 years of relevant industrial or educational experience
Preferred Qualifications
Related Certificates & Licensing
Salary Dependent on Experience & Credentials