Assistant, Associate or Full Professor

Universities of Wisconsin • Oshkosh, WI

12d • $70,000

About The Position

The Engineering and Engineering Technology unit in the School of STEM at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (UWO) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position beginning Fall 2026. UWO is seeking outstanding candidates who can excel in teaching, conduct impactful research, and provide leadership in developing the new Robotics and Autonomous Systems efforts at UWO. This tenure-track faculty position will involve teaching courses in robotics, mechatronics, autonomous systems, AI, and related fields. As a new faculty in this area, the successful candidate will have a tremendous opportunity to shape the program and exert leadership in a collegial and growing department. Candidates with significant teaching and research accomplishments and/or industrial experience may be considered for associate professor rank. We encourage applications from members of groups that are underrepresented in the STEM fields. A regional comprehensive university committed to the teacher/scholar model; the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is part of the robust Universities of Wisconsin system - one of the largest systems of public higher education in the country. UW Oshkosh proudly serves the northeast Fox valley region in Wisconsin with an annual on- and off-campus enrollment of nearly 10,000. An emphasis in teaching excellence is the hallmark of all Universities of Wisconsin campuses. We are committed to delivering a high-quality education and a strong foundation for those who wish to pursue professional, occupational, and advanced academic degrees. Our students are a mix of traditional and non-traditional age, including many first-generation college students. The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Join Us in Oshkosh, WI! Oshkosh, Wisconsin offers an outstanding quality of life in a vibrant and welcoming community. Nestled along the shores of Lake Winnebago and the Fox River, Oshkosh combines nature with city living. The city also hosts world-renowned events such as EAA AirVenture, the world’s largest aviation gathering. The Fox Valley offers a nice combination of amenities and relatively low cost of living and is within driving distance of Milwaukee, Madison, Chicago, and Minneapolis-St. Paul, offering easy access to major cities while retaining the convenience of a smaller community. You can find more information about Oshkosh, WI on the Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce website here.

Requirements

• Doctorate in electrical engineering or related discipline with a focus on robotics, autonomous systems or Artificial Intelligence, earned by start date.

Nice To Haves

• Evidence of ability to develop and teach courses in robotics, mechatronics, autonomous systems, AI, and related fields.
• At least one semester of teaching experience at the college or university level (as instructor or comparable role).
• Evidence of industrial collaboration, student mentorship or outreach engagement.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses as required in the Department of Engineering and Engineering Technology
• Contribute to professional service activities at the department, campus, and national level
• Establish an active research program in an area of robotics and biomedical engineering

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees