<p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level; </li><li>Demonstrated excellence in research and other scholarly activity; </li><li>Experience in teaching mechatronics, dynamic systems, vibrations, and controls. </li></ul> <p>Job Specific Required Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Ph.D. in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering or closely related field; </li><li>ABD with completion by time of appointment will be considered; </li><li>Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in dynamic systems, mechatronics; </li><li>Ability to complement at least one of our existing strengths such as advanced mobility, autonomous systems, new energy, crash safety, or related areas; </li><li>Ability to use modern engineering tools for teaching and research; </li><li>Ability to develop an externally funded applied-research program; </li><li>Demonstrated written and oral communication skills in the English language; </li><li>Ability and desire to contribute through department, university, community and professional service work. </li></ul> <p>Evidence of, research for Assistant/Associate Professor and/or industrial applications of mechatronics and dynamic systems for Professor of the Practice. Note the Assistant/Associate Professor are tenure track while the Teaching Professor and Professor of the Practice are non-tenured renewable positions with the possibility of multi-year contracts.</p> <p>Understand and have a commitment to Kettering University Values</p> <p>a. RESPECT: for teamwork, honesty, encouragement, diversity partnerships with students.</p> <p>b. INTEGRITY: including accountability, transparency and ethics.</p> <p>c. CREATIVITY: fostering flexibility and innovation.</p> <p>d. COLLABORATION: across disciplines and with all partners.</p> <p>e. EXCELLENCE: in all we do.</p> <p>Posting Information</p> <p>Posting Number FP00100 Posting Date 02/19/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants</p> <p>The position is open until filled; however, priority consideration will be given to applications received by March 30.</p> <p>Job Duties</p> <p>Job Duties</p> <p>Percent of total time 45 Duties</p> <p>Teaching and learning duties, including course, laboratories, and curriculum development, student projects, professional development aiming at enhancing student learning and best practices in teaching and learning.</p> <p>Percent of total time 35 Duties</p> <p>Research and scholarship: This includes establishing a research program appropriate for Kettering University, and aligned with teacher-scholar model. Also, it is expected that faculty involve students in research projects, publish their research and scholarship work in peer reviewed journals, as well as presentations in conferences.</p> <p>Percent of total time 20 Duties</p> <p>Service and citizenship: This includes service activities within the department, the institution, the profession, and the community.</p>