Description
Assistant or Associate Professor in Robotics
School of Computing
College of Engineering
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
The School of Computing (SoC) at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL) is going through a strategic expansion and invites applications for a tenured/tenure-track faculty position at assistant or associate professor rank to begin Fall 2026. SoC offers a collegial and collaborative culture, with broad interdisciplinary research across our campus. We seek exceptional candidates who can establish a strong scholarly research and teaching program in Robotics, working closely with the Nebraska Intelligent MoBile Unmanned Systems (NIMBUS) Lab.
The successful applicant will work in a team environment whose mission is to develop robotic systems to interact closely with the natural and built environment while working with end users of these systems. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a high-impact, nationally recognized research program in a self-identified area of applied robotics research or another closely related area. They will be expected to effectively obtain and leverage external and internal support for research; work with interdisciplinary teams; mentor students; publish in high-quality, high-impact peer-reviewed conferences and journals; and participate in scientific meetings and other appropriate professional activities. The successful candidate will have strong electrical, computing, and/or mechanical engineering skills and be interested in developing a collaborative program of applied research in robotics. For example, this may include sensor development, applied robotic perception, algorithm development, or other areas of interest.
To support early-career success, the position includes a competitive startup package designed to establish a strong research program. This package provides funding for equipment, graduate student support, and research expenses, along with a reduced teaching load during the initial years. The successful candidate will also have access to modern laboratory space in our state-of-the-art facilities and shared departmental resources, including advanced computational infrastructure provided through Holland Computing Center (hcc.unl.edu).
Requirements
Application Process
Review of applications will begin on January 5, 2026, with rolling reviews until the position has been filled. Interested applicants are encouraged to continue to apply after this deadline. To view full details of the position and to apply, visit https://go.unl.edu/unljobs, search for keyword ID 1856. Click “Apply Now” and login or create an applicant profile. Upload the following required documents:
Cover letter explaining your interest in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Curriculum vitae.
A statement describing your research and scholarly activities, future directions, and broader impacts.
A statement describing your teaching and mentoring practices.
A statement of how your combined professional and academic experiences have equipped you to make a valuable contribution to the COE Complete Engineer ® Program (engineering.unl.edu/complete-engineer).
A list of at least three (3) professional references, including contact information.
The statements for items 3, 4, and 5 together should total no more than six (6) pages.
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