Assistant Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering

Universities of Wisconsin • Platteville, WI

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About The Position

Are you an educator with a strong passion for undergraduate education? The Mechanical and Industrial Engineering department at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) program, with a start date in August 2026. Responsibilities include teaching ISE courses and labs, engaging in research and scholarly activities, and providing service to the department and the university. The ideal candidate will have expertise in one or any combination of the following: systems engineering, manufacturing systems design, simulation, or facilities design. 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 has a nationally top ranked retirement plan and a comprehensive benefits package. The department also provides relocation assistance, and the university has a Trailing Partners Engagement Program. Anticipated starting salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position is benefit-eligible. The successful candidate will teach courses in the Industrial and Systems Engineering program utilizing effective and inclusive pedagogy. Special consideration will be given to candidates with the ability to teach System Simulation, Engineering Systems Design, Industrial Engineering Computer Applications, Manufacturing Systems Design. A willingness to develop and teach courses in Smart Manufacturing Systems including robotics, automation, digital twin, augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR), and Industry 4.0/5.0 technologies will be an advantage. Candidates must be willing to assume other responsibilities for the industrial and systems engineering program, including developing curriculum; academic assessment; undergraduate research and scholarly activities; advising students and/or student organizations; participating in K-12 outreach; and serving in department, college, and university committees. Faculty members are expected to work with colleagues in the department and across campus. Additionally, ISE faculty have the opportunity to teach graduate level courses as part of the online MS Engineering program.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related field, earned prior to the start date.
• Baccalaureate degree in any engineering discipline or a closely related field.
• Desire and ability to teach industrial and systems engineering courses. Please see the curriculum as listed in the catalog.
• Ability to engage in effective and inclusive pedagogy to teach undergraduate students.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in one or any combination of the following: systems engineering, manufacturing systems design, simulation, or facilities design.
• Ability to teach System Simulation, Engineering Systems Design, Industrial Engineering Computer Applications, Manufacturing Systems Design.
• A willingness to develop and teach courses in Smart Manufacturing Systems including robotics, automation, digital twin, augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR), and Industry 4.0/5.0 technologies

Responsibilities

• Teaching ISE courses and labs
• Engaging in research and scholarly activities
• Providing service to the department and the university
• Developing curriculum
• Academic assessment
• Undergraduate research and scholarly activities
• Advising students and/or student organizations
• Participating in K-12 outreach
• Serving in department, college, and university committees

Benefits

• The Universities of Wisconsin has a nationally top ranked retirement plan and a comprehensive benefits package.
• The department also provides relocation assistance, and the university has a Trailing Partners Engagement Program.
• This position is benefit-eligible.

What This Job Offers

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