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Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
Oklahoma State University | Stillwater, Oklahoma
Mechanical Design Engineer
Assistant / Associate / Full Professor, Tenure-track Faculty Appointment
The Department of Biosystems andAgricultural Engineering at Oklahoma State University invites applications fora tenure-track Research (70%) and Teaching (30%) faculty position with responsibilitiesin mechanical design and innovation. This position carries the expectation of excellence in research andteaching commensurate with the land grant mission of Oklahoma State University.
Position Description : The faculty member will be expected todevelop and sustain a nationally recognized, externally funded, and responsiveresearch program in mechanical design with specialties of interest that may include, but are not limited to : advanced fluid power systems, equipment and systems design for off-road vehicles and precision agriculture, hybrid power transmission, automation, systemperformance assessment, intelligent machines for agricultural production,unmanned aerial systems, innovative processing systems, machine visiontechnologies, and robotics. The successful individual will expand departmentalactivities in machine systems and develop innovative designs and technologyapplications that enhance agricultural and forestry production practices, foodprocessing methods, and use of natural resources.
Closecollaboration is also expected with faculty in BAE and other departments in theDivision of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources(DASNR), the College of Engineering, Architecture & Technology (CEAT),and other units of the University, as well as regional,state, and federal organizations.
Teachingresponsibilities include graduate and undergraduate courses within theBiosystems Engineering (ABET accredited) and the Agricultural Systems Technology degree curricula that support the machine system sand agricultural engineeringarea and align with expertise. Updating and implementing innovative teachingmethods / materials, contributing to senior design capstone and student projects,and advising and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students is alsoexpected.
Qualifications : Required—Earned PhD degree in Biosystems Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closelyrelated discipline. Demonstrated ability to attract external funding, publishhigh-quality peer-reviewed materials, and provide instruction to a wide varietyof audiences. Candidates must be highly proficient in English, possessing outstanding verbal, written, andmultimedia communication skills. A willingness to travel and a demonstratedability to work collaboratively and on interdisciplinary teams. Preferred—Industry experience and current, or the ability to obtain, Professional Engineering registration.
EmploymentConditions : This positionis a full-time, 11-month, tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. Salary and benefits arecompetitive and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.Retirement and long-term disability, medical, dental and life insuranceprograms are available to employees. Additional information can be viewed at https : / / hr.okstate.edu / benefits / . Continuation of this position is subject toperformance, needs and availability of funding.
About theDepartment : Biosystems andAgricultural Engineering is a unique department shared between two colleges,Ferguson College of Agriculture and the College of Engineering, Architectureand Technology. The department enhances the production and profitability ofagricultural and biological products, and the conservation and management ofnatural resources through teaching, research, and outreach. We have graduateengineering (PhD, MS) and undergraduate (BS, accredited Biosystems Engineering,BS Agricultural Systems Technology) programs. We takepride in the culture of our department in which students from any backgroundcan feel comfortable, supported and successful. For more information aboutthe department visit our website at https : / / bae.okstate.edu / , and check us outon our socials : Facebook : @baeokstate, X : @BAEOkstate, and Instagram : @baeokstate.
Application Process : Formal applications must be submitted onlineat https : / / jobs.okstate.edu; search for req19100. To apply, candidates should submit the followingdocuments : a cover letter (3-page max), current curriculum vitae, statement of research interests(3-page max), teaching philosophy, collegiate transcripts, and a list of at leastfour professional references with contact information.
Inquiries or questions regarding this positionmay be directed to Dr. Mari Chinn, Professor and Head (mari.chinn@okstate.edu) or Dr. Ning Wang, Search Committee Chair, (ning.wang@okstate.edu) at (405) 744-5431.
Whileapplications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been identified,interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials on or before Friday,March 21, 2025, to receive optimal consideration.
To learn moreabout OSU Agriculture, OSU Engineering, Architecture and Technology, andStillwater, please visit these websites. https : / / agriculture.okstate.edu, https : / / agresearch.okstate.edu, https : / / extension.okstate.edu, https : / / ceat.okstate.edu / , https : / / www.okstate.edu, https : / / www.visitstillwater.org and https : / / www.stillwaterchamber.org
Oklahoma StateUniversity, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicablefederal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action.Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for allindividuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color,national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, genderidentity / expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educationalprograms and activities, and / or admissions. For more information, visiteeo.okstate.edu.
