Multiple Tenure-Track Faculty Positions in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at SUNY Korea, Stony Brook University

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the State University of New York, Korea (SUNY Korea) invites applications for multiple tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, with an anticipated start date of Fall 2026, in the following area:

All areas of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics, including robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and bio-inspired engineering

SUNY Korea is the global campus of SUNY, offering degree programs from Stony Brook University (SBU) as well as from the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT). SUNY Korea is located within the Incheon Global Campus in Incheon Free Economic Zone (IFEZ) in Songdo, which is shared with several leading international universities.

Songdo is a modern, planned international city located near Incheon International Airport, approximately one hour from Seoul. Many international high-tech firms and research institutes have established a presence in Songdo. SUNY Korea provides students the full American university experience in Korea, featuring a globally diverse student body and faculty, with all instruction conducted in English. For further information, please visit www.sunykorea.ac.kr.

Job Description

The successful candidate is expected to teach undergraduate- and graduate-level courses, develop an externally funded and internationally recognized research program, supervise graduate students, and actively participate in departmental, campus, and university service activities at SUNY Korea.

Qualifications

Applicants are expected to possess:

• A Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field (degree completed by the start date), preferably from a U.S.-based institution
• Fluency in spoken and written English
• A strong record of, or clear potential for, excellence in teaching, research, and scholarly activity

Application Procedure

The following required application materials should be submitted electronically as a single PDF file to:

me-search@sunykorea.ac.kr

• A cover letter summarizing the applicant’s education, research interests, teaching philosophy, and relevant professional experience
• A curriculum vitae
• Publications list
• Copies of three recent or important publications
• Teaching statement
• Research statement
• Names, titles, and contact information for at least five professional references
• Official academic transcripts and degree certificates will be requested at the time of appointment.

Contact Information

For further information, please contact:

Changwoon Han, Ph.D.

Chair, Department of Mechanical Engineering

SUNY Korea

119-2 Songdo Moonhwa-Ro, Yeonsu-Gu

Incheon, South Korea 21985

E-mail: changwoon.han@sunykorea.ac.kr

Web Sites

• SUNY Korea: www.sunykorea.ac.kr
• ME at SUNY Korea: me.sunykorea.ac.kr   
• Stony Brook University: www.stonybrook.edu
• ME at Stony Brook University: me.stonybrook.edu