Assistant/Associate Professor - Mechanical Engineering

About the role

The Resch School of Engineering at UW-Green Bay is inviting applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Mechanical Engineering at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor, starting in January 2027.

Responsibilities

• Teach a course load of 24 contact hours per academic year, with a 3-credit remission in the first academic year.
• Instruct both theory and lab courses in the Mechanical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Technology programs.
• Conduct assessment activities associated with ABET accreditation.
• Demonstrate a commitment to student success through active learning, high student engagement, and teamwork-focused pedagogical approaches.
• Advise and mentor students.
• Develop a strong research program involving collaboration with students and faculty.
• Perform scholarly activities consistent with rank.
• Participate in institutional and community service.
• Implement inclusive instructional strategies to support students from underrepresented and first-generation backgrounds at UW-Green Bay.

Requirements

• Earned doctorate in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited institution, to be completed no later than December 2026. However, we may consider ABD candidates who can demonstrate the ability to meet the requirements above.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in research.
• Candidates applying for the Associate Professor rank must demonstrate a strong track record of success in teaching, research, and service consistent at that level.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Materials, Manufacturing, or Controls and Automation.
• Commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative pedagogical approaches.

Skills

• Strong oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated integrity and strong leadership.
• The willingness to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Benefits

The position offers a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

This position is an academic year tenure-track appointment. Applicants must be considered for tenure and promotion in six years, although tenure decisions may be at any time. Promotion from Assistant to Associate Professor is simultaneous with tenure.

The University of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees. For benefits eligible positions, this includes several health insurance options, with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family. Our benefits package also includes dental, vision, several life insurance options, AD&D and Accident insurance and Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts. We participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), where employer contributions begin immediately, and employees are fully vested after 5 years of service. The Universities of Wisconsin also provides supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation.

In addition, eligible employees receive several types of paid leave benefits, which are prorated for employees working less than 100%. This includes 9 legal holidays, 36 hours of personal holiday and between 96-130 hours of sick leave annually and paid parental leave. Eligible employees earn 13-27 days of vacation each year, depending on years of service and employment type.

For more details, please review the benefit quick guide linked below. UW System Employee Benefits Brochure

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Employee Misconduct

All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of employee misconduct, sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same misconduct, sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.

Confidentiality Statement

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis.Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.