Assistant Professor Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

Universities of Wisconsin•Platteville, WI

About The Position

The Mechanical and Industrial Engineering department seeks multiple new full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professors in Mechanical Engineering. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate engineering courses and labs, engaging in professional development activities, and providing services to the department and the university. The department is seeking candidates with the desire and ability to teach a broad range of mechanical engineering courses. Primary consideration will be given to candidates with a willingness to develop courses in emerging areas of Manufacturing and to teach Manufacturing Processes, Engineering Materials, and Design of Machine Elements. Secondary consideration will be given to those who can also teach Engineering Modeling & Design and Mechanisms and Machines. Candidates with strong backgrounds in other areas may be considered. Please see the curriculum as listed in the catalog. This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position with a 9-month academic appointment. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Universities of Wisconsin System has a nationally top ranked retirement plan and a comprehensive benefits package. Relocation assistance and Trailing Partners Engagement Program are available.

Requirements

PhD in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a closely related field, earned by June 2026. ABD candidates will be considered if dissertation is completed by anticipated start date of position.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or related fields
Ability to utilize pedagogies that are proven to increase students’ engagement and retention.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Record of professional development, or willingness to develop in areas related to teaching, research, or scholarly work.

Responsibilities

Teaching undergraduate courses in Mechanical Engineering in different modalities.
Participate in curriculum development, academic assessment, and professional development which among other things may include undergraduate research and scholarly activities, as well as university/community service.
Serve as academic advisors
Work with colleagues across campus in cross-disciplinary collaborations outside the classroom.
Teach graduate level courses as part of our online MS Engineering program.