Assistant Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering Notice of Filing

Universities of Wisconsin•Platteville, WI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

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.
Ability to engage in effective and inclusive pedagogy to teach undergraduate students.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Expertise in systems engineering, manufacturing systems design, simulation, or facilities design.
Ability to teach System Simulation, Engineering Systems Design, Industrial Engineering Computer Applications, Manufacturing Systems Design.
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

Teach courses in the Industrial and Systems Engineering program utilizing effective and inclusive pedagogy.
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.
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.
Work with colleagues in the department and across campus.
Teach graduate level courses as part of the online MS Engineering program.