The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) at Case Western Reserve University invites applications for a non-tenure-track (NTT) faculty position at the rank of Professor, with an anticipated start date on or after July 1, 2027.
The MAE department at CWRU has a renowned history of scholarly activities that encompass a broad range of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, from microgravity to biologically inspired robotics, biomechanics, point-of-care biosensing, additive and hybrid manufacturing, artificial intelligence/machine learning for data analytics, learning-enabled control, thermal management, hypersonic aerodynamics, fire science and engineering, and computational fluid dynamics.
We seek a visionary leader with an outstanding track record of developing and deploying artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) technologies in manufacturing and related industrial applications. Areas of interest include manufacturing process and equipment health monitoring, optimization, autonomy and control, product quality assurance, maintenance, and lifecycle engineering.
The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, and bring demonstrated real-world experience, an innovative perspective, and a strong understanding of industrial applications of AI/ML. The candidate will contribute to establishing a vibrant, externally supported research program aligned with the department’s and university’s strategic priorities, particularly by building synergies between “Sustainable Manufacturing & Advanced Materials” and “AI, Data Analytics & Methodology”. The candidate will also integrate AI/ML into graduate and/or undergraduate coursework to prepare the next generation of researchers and engineers. In addition, the candidate will engage in service activities that support the department, university, and broader professional communities.
Applicants should submit a cover letter describing interest in the position and fit with the department; curriculum vitae; research statement outlining past accomplishments and future plans; teaching statement describing instructional philosophy and experience; and the names and contact information for three professional references. Application materials should be submitted as a single PDF file addressed to the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, via Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/193780
Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For questions related to the position, please contact Dr. Roger Quinn at rdq@case.edu or Dr. Paul Barnhart at pjb4@case.edu, Co-Chairs of the MAE Faculty Search Committee.
Founded in 1826, Case Western Reserve University is a highly ranked private research university located in Cleveland, Ohio. In 2026, CWRU was ranked No. 25 globally in TIME’s inaugural Best Universities ranking and was named to Forbes’ 2026 “New Ivies” list. The university is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), has produced 16 Nobel laureates, ranks among the top 15 private universities in federal research funding, and is widely recognized for excellence in engineering, medicine, law, and nursing.
Case Western Reserve University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are protected under federal and state laws and university policy from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, protected veteran status, disability, age and genetic information.
Case Western Reserve University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act regarding reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities Applications requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the CWRU Office of Equity at 216.368.3066 to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.