Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering

University of Wisconsin Stout • Menomonie, WI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Engineering & Technology Department, primarily serving the Mechanical Engineering program. The anticipated start date is August 23, 2027. The department emphasizes applied learning, industry partnerships, and career-focused education, with hands-on experiences in classrooms and laboratories. The successful candidate will teach in at least two of the listed subject areas, establish and maintain laboratories and equipment, develop curriculum, engage in research, advise students, and contribute to department and university service. The department is part of the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Management and includes 30 full-time faculty and staff, including four full-time technicians. The position is tenure-track and regular, with salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field by the employment start date.
• At least 2 years of graduate-level research and/or industry experience in projects related to fluid mechanics and/or heat transfer.
• Ability to teach in a combined lecture and lab environment.
• Fluency in oral and written English communication.
• Experience working in a collaborative environment.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of industry experience, undergraduate teaching experience, or a combination of the two, in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing innovative or evidence-based student learning, such as through workshops, courses, training, or research projects.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in at least two of the following areas, primarily in the Mechanical Engineering program: thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics.
• 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, accreditation, and continuous improvement processes in collaboration with faculty and staff.
• Develop curriculum.
• Actively engage in research.
• Participate in departmental and university service activities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree