Job Summary
The Robotics Department in the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, invites applications for two faculty positions that will join our mission to accelerate advances in robotics for the benefit of society. Successful candidates will have a relevant doctorate or equivalent experience and an outstanding record of achievement and impactful research in academia, industry, and/or at national laboratories. They will have a strong record of commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels and to providing service to the university and to the profession.
The Robotics Department seeks to fill two tenure-track faculty positions. The first position is open to faculty of all ranks and invites candidates across all research areas relevant to robotics to apply. Candidates in the areas of Robot Learning, Robot Vision, Robot Perception, Medical Robotics, and Aerial Robotics are especially encouraged to apply. The second position seeks faculty who are either tenured or have at least five years of experience doing research in industry, and whose research focuses on the area of Human-Centered Embodied AI.
There are also related faculty searches being conducted on Education and AI, and Human-Centered AI: AI Privacy and Ethics.
Please see application instructions and further information at https://robotics.umich.edu/jobs/. Application review will begin on November 10, 2025, and will continue on a rolling basis. All applications submitted by December 1, 2025, will receive full consideration.
The University of Michigan is one of the world's leading research universities, with $2.04B in research expenditures (FY2024). Consistently ranked among the top research universities by USNews and NSF, it has 19 schools and colleges, the University is rich with opportunities for collaboration and cross-disciplinary inquiry. We are located in Ann Arbor, MI, which is ranked the #1 U.S. City for Quality of Life by U.S. News and World Report (2024), #2 City with the Best Public Schools in America by Niche.com (2021), and #1 Best Places to Live for Families by Fortune (2022).
Employment will require a criminal background check and may require an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. If an institutional reference check is necessary, candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure form as well as an authorization to release information form.
The University of Michigan is responsive to the needs of dual-career families. We are a non-discriminatory, affirmative-action employer.
Mission Statement
Michigan Engineers are world-class educators, researchers, students and staff who strive to build a people-first future. As part of a top national public research institution, Michigan Engineering's mission is to provide scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world, develop intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, create collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promote an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good.
Underfill Statement
This position is posted as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor. The rank of the selected candidate will depend upon the candidate's qualifications.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.