Lecturer of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

University of Wisconsin Stout • Platteville, WI

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About The Position

The Mechanical and Industrial Engineering department at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville invites applications for a Lecturer position. We seek an enthusiastic instructor who is passionate about teaching undergraduate engineering students and is committed to high-quality and engaging instructional practices. The Mechanical and Industrial Engineering department is dedicated to hands-on engineering education focused on interdisciplinary coursework and cross-disciplinary collaborations outside the classroom. We are a strong, student-centered program located in Southwest Wisconsin that prioritizes accessible undergraduate engineering education, effective teaching pedagogy, and dedication to an inclusive learning environment. This position commences for the S pring 2026 semester.

Requirements

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related Engineering fields
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Mechanics
• Desire or ability to teach courses in the mechanics stream such as Engineering Modeling and Design, Mechanics of Materials, Engineering Materials, Design of Machine Elements, Manufacturing Processes or in the thermal-fluid steam such as Thermodynamics, Fluid Dynamics, and Thermal Systems Lab.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience teaching undergraduate courses during graduate school (serving as instructor of record is acceptable), or at least two semesters as a graduate teaching assistant for a laboratory or discussion sections, OR a minimum of two years of relevant industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses, including assessment of student performance
• Develops instructional design and curriculum relevant to a course of instruction
• Serves as an initial point of contact for students as it relates to specific course or series content and expectations
• Teaching undergraduate courses in general engineering and the mechanical engineering curriculum.
• Ability to engage modern pedagogy to teach undergraduate students through classroom and laboratory settings.
• Ability to effectively interact and collaborate with colleagues to complete tasks and goals.

What This Job Offers

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