Open Rank - AI-Enabled Robotics and Advanced Manufacturing

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Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Please see Special Instructions for more details. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2026; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Inquiries about the position should be directed to Dr. Jaime Camelio, chair of the search committee, at [email protected].

Applicants are asked to submit the following information along with their application: A cover letter (not to exceed two pages) addressing the candidate's experience relative to the responsibilities of the position. A detailed curriculum vitae. A research statement (not to exceed three pages) that includes the candidate's vision for building collaborative, externally funded programs at UGA. A teaching statement (not to exceed two pages).

The names, titles, and contact information for five professional references. Posting Details Posting Details Posting Number F2860P Working Title Open Rank - AI-Enabled Robotics and Advanced Manufacturing Department ENGR-Env Civil Agr & Mech About the University of Georgia Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university ( https://www.uga.edu/ ). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S.

News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,200 faculty and more than 7,900 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 44,000 students including over 33,000 undergraduates and over 11,000 graduate and professional students.

Academic programs reside in 20 schools and colleges, including the newly established School of Medicine and the Victoria Kay Investor School of Nursing. About the College/Unit/Department The UGA College of Engineering currently enrolls over 3,000 engineering majors and has 125 full-time engineering faculty across 15 degree programs. The College also jointly administers the School of Computing in collaboration with the UGA Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, an academic unit that comprises over 1,700 computer science majors and 44 full-time faculty. Beginning in January 2027, the College of Engineering will comprise five interdisciplinary schools: the School of Computing, the School of Chemical, Materials, and Biomedical Engineering; the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering; the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering; and the School of Mechanical and Agricultural Engineering.

Faculty hired as part of this initiative will join a rapidly growing College of Engineering that combines interdisciplinary research and scholarship with excellent instruction and service. Significant investments in infrastructure have resulted in an expansion of laboratory facilities for research and scholarship and new classrooms and instructional labs. College of Engineering faculty have space in two major capital projects on campus to create interdisciplinary research facilities. Our main instructional facility, Driftmier Engineering Center, has also undergone a complete renovation to create flexible classrooms that enable a range of teaching modalities and the incorporation of interdisciplinary instructional labs.

The common instructional facilities also foster collaboration by allowing faculty, staff, and students to interact and collaborate in a single facility. College/Unit/Department website engr.uga.edu/schools/ecam Posting Type External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Underutilization Advertised Salary Anticipated Start Date 08/01/2027 Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) Job Posting Date 10/23/2026 Job Closing Date Open until filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2026; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Inquiries about the position should be directed to Dr. Jaime Camelio, chair of the search committee, at [email protected].

Applicants are asked to submit the following information along with their application: A cover letter (not to exceed two pages) addressing the candidate’s experience relative to the responsibilities of the position. A detailed curriculum vitae. A research statement (not to exceed three pages) that includes the candidate’s vision for building collaborative, externally funded programs at UGA . A teaching statement (not to exceed two pages).

The names, titles, and contact information for five professional references. Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Statement The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ( [email protected] ).

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Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom . Position Details Position Information Classification Title Open Rank FLSA Faculty Rank Open Rank (Tenure Track) Contract Type Academic (9 mo.) Tenure Status Tenure Track or Tenured Minimum Qualifications An earned doctorate in mechanical, industrial, electrical, agricultural, or a closely related engineering field, or in computer science or robotics.

Position Summary

The College of Engineering at the University of Georgia invites applications for a nine-month (academic year), tenure-track or tenured faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor in artificial intelligence enabled robotics and advanced manufacturing, to begin August 1, 2027. We seek an energetic, accomplished researcher who builds programs, teams, and partnerships, and who will help shape a fast-growing manufacturing and robotics cluster at UGA . The position will be housed in the School of Environmental, Civil, Agricultural, and Mechanical Engineering ( ECAM ), which is reorganizing into two schools; this position will reside in the new School of Mechanical and Agricultural Engineering and report to its School Chair. The position includes the opportunity to supplement salary during the summer.

Candidates considered for the associate or full professor rank must have qualifications and academic credentials commensurate with promotion guidelines at the University of Georgia. The successful candidate will lead an externally funded research program at the intersection of artificial intelligence, robotics, and advanced manufacturing, and will serve as principal investigator or lead investigator on large, multi-institution proposals such as NSF Industry-University Cooperative Research Centers, Department of Energy and Department of Defense manufacturing programs, USDA coordinated agricultural projects, and industry consortia. The College has established strength in AI for manufacturing systems, digital twins, and manufacturing testbeds through the Manufacturing Living Labs, along with programs in additive manufacturing and composites, optical sensing for manufacturing, smart manufacturing, and nanomanufacturing for flexible sensing. We are especially interested in candidates whose work complements these strengths through physical robotic systems and automation.

Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, robotic manipulation and grasping; robot learning and perception; mobile and field robotics for unstructured environments; human-robot collaboration; intelligent and adaptive manufacturing processes; in-process sensing, monitoring, and control; and automation for agricultural, food processing, and other biological systems. Agriculture is Georgia’s largest industry, and poultry, produce, and food processing operations across the state are seeking automation that works in variable, unstructured settings. UGA is unusually well positioned to lead in this area, with a College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, a statewide Cooperative Extension network, and an engineering school with agricultural engineering in its faculty. The successful candidate will engage with Georgia AIM , the University’s Institute for Artificial Intelligence, and partners in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, and will mentor early-career faculty and doctoral students.

This position is part of a campus-wide presidential hiring initiative that builds on the economic development opportunities within Georgia and the southeast region. Georgia’s manufacturing base is growing rapidly, with major recent investments in vehicles, batteries, and energy technologies, including Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America near Savannah, SK Battery America in Commerce, and Qcells solar manufacturing in Dalton and Cartersville. These are joined by established sectors in aerospace, food processing, and advanced materials. The state’s multimodal transportation network, including Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, an expanding port in Savannah, and a robust interstate highway system, makes Georgia a manufacturing and logistics hub for the region.

The University of Georgia’s statewide reach into industry and communities positions it to help these employers adopt AI and robotics and to train the workforce they need. Additional Requirements A record commensurate with appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor with tenure at a research university, including sustained external funding as principal investigator and a strong record of peer-reviewed publication. Demonstrated expertise at the intersection of artificial intelligence or machine learning and robotics, automation, or advanced manufacturing. Candidates must also have a documented research background appropriate for the appointment rank, as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications.

For information about the requirements for each faculty rank, please see the UGA Guidelines for Appointment, Promotion and Tenure . To be eligible for tenure upon appointment, candidates must be appointed at the rank of associate professor or professor, have been tenured at a prior institution, and bring a demonstrable national reputation to the institution. Candidates must be approved for tenure upon appointment before hire. Specific criteria for A