Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering

Universities of Wisconsin • Menomonie, WI

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About The Position

The Engineering and Technology Department at UW-Stout Polytechnic invites applications for Mechanical Engineering Instructional Academic Staff to prepare career-ready engineers and engineering technologists. The department emphasizes applied learning and research, business and industry partnerships, career-focused education, and experiential learning through authentic, hands-on classroom, laboratory, and industrial experiences. The successful candidate will teach in at least two of the listed subject areas, with assignments depending on experience and qualifications. The anticipated start date is August 23, 2027.

The role includes developing instructional design and curriculum, facilitating classroom, online, and/or laboratory instruction, assessing student performance, and serving as an initial point of contact for students regarding course content and expectations. The instructor will also support laboratories, student advising, program assessment and accreditation, industry engagement, and departmental and university service.

Requirements

• M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field by the employment start date.
• Ability to teach in a combined lecture and lab environment.
• Fluency in oral and written English communication.
• Interest in advancing student learning in engineering.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of industry experience in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Three years of successful teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in at least two of the following areas, depending on experience and qualifications: engineering mechanics; manufacturing processes; numerical methods; senior design (capstone/engineering project management); and introduction to engineering.
• 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 help maintain program accreditation and continuous improvement in collaboration with faculty and staff.
• Develop curriculum and instructional design relevant to assigned courses.
• Facilitate classroom, online, and/or laboratory instruction and assess student performance.
• Serve as an initial point of contact for students regarding course or series content and expectations.
• Participate in departmental and university service activities.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level