Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - College of Engineering - Mechanical and Industrial Engineering - Oakland

Position Overview

Northeastern University invites applications for a tenured/tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level in the broad area of semiconductor manufacturing. The position will primarily be located on the Oakland campus in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area, offering unique opportunities to collaborate with leading semiconductor industry partners and top academic institutions. The appointed faculty will contribute to expanding research and teaching programs within the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering as well as the interdisciplinary Institute for NanoSystems Innovation (NanoSI).

Location: Oakland, CA

Candidates are expected to engage with a diverse, global student population and capitalize on the opportunities available through industrial partnerships, startup incubators, and venture capital networks in the Bay Area.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels and mentor students and postdoctoral researchers.
• Develop and lead independent research programs that attract external funding and foster cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Participate in departmental, university, and professional service activities.
• Engage with semiconductor industry partners, academic collaborators, and innovation centers to drive research and entrepreneurial initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Requirements: A Ph.D. or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field by the appointment start date.
• Demonstrated record of teaching excellence and scholarly research.
• Ability to develop a vibrant, externally funded research program and engage in interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Preparedness to work with diverse, global student communities.
• Submission of a complete application package including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements, and at least three reference letters.

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life benefits, retirement plans, and commuting support.
• Salary: Assistant Professor: $103,000.00 - $121,000.00 | Associate Professor: $119,000.00 - $158,000.00 | Professor: $155,000.00 - $215,000.00.
• Opportunities for joint cross-department and interdisciplinary appointments.
• Access to state-of-the-art nanofabrication and research facilities through NanoSI and partner institutions.