Assistant Professor of Materials Engineering
About The Position
The Engineering and Technology Department at UW-Stout Polytechnic seeks a Materials Engineering faculty member to prepare career-ready engineers and engineering technologists in alignment with the university’s polytechnic tenets: applied learning and research, business and industry partnerships, and career-focused education. The department emphasizes experiential learning through hands-on experiences in classroom, laboratory, and industrial settings. The successful candidate will teach in at least two of the specified subject areas, based on their experience and qualifications, and is anticipated to start August 23, 2027. The department offers undergraduate programs in Computer & Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering (B.S. and M.S.), Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Engineering Technology, and Packaging. It is one of eight departments in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Management and has 30 full-time faculty and staff, including four full-time technicians. The position includes teaching, laboratory and equipment stewardship, student advising, curriculum development, research, and service.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Materials Engineering or a related field by the employment start date.
- Ability to teach in a combined lecture and laboratory environment.
- Fluency in oral and written English communication.
Nice To Haves
- Three years of combined industry, post-doctoral laboratory, or teaching experience in Materials Engineering or a related field.
- Experience collaborating with a variety of individuals, groups, and community partners.
Responsibilities
- Teach courses in at least two of the following areas, depending on experience and qualifications: Materials Science and Engineering; Metallurgy and Materials Processing; Advanced and Emerging Engineering Materials; and Manufacturing and Materials Applications.
- Establish and maintain laboratories and equipment.
- Develop and maintain contacts and liaison with industry and professional associations.
- Provide student academic advisement and conduct assessment of student learning.
- Contribute to academic program assessment and support program accreditation and continuous improvement in collaboration with faculty and staff.
- Develop curriculum.
- Actively engage in research.
- Participate in departmental and university service activities.
Benefits
- Participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan.
- An excellent employee benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
