Assistant Professor Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

About the role

The Mechanical and Industrial Engineering department seeks multiple new full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professors in Mechanical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate engineering courses and labs
• Engage in professional development activities
• Provide services to the department and the university

Requirements

• PhD in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a closely related field, must earned by start date of position.
• Ability to utilize pedagogies that are proven to increase students’ engagement and retention.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Record of professional development, or willingness to develop in areas related to teaching, research, or scholarly work.

Qualifications

• To be considered for this position, applicants must respond to all required qualifications.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position with a 9-month academic appointment. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Universities of Wisconsin System has a nationally top ranked retirement plan and a comprehensive benefits package.

Pay

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Schedule

This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position with a 9-month academic appointment.

Benefits

The Universities of Wisconsin System has a nationally top ranked retirement plan and a comprehensive benefits package.

Key Job Responsibilities

• The primary duty will be teaching undergraduate courses in Mechanical Engineering in different modalities.
• Mechanical engineering faculty members are expected to participate in curriculum development, academic assessment, and professional development which among other things may include undergraduate research and scholarly activities, as well as university/community service.
• Mechanical engineering faculty serve as academic advisors and are expected to work with colleagues across campus in cross-disciplinary collaborations outside the classroom.
• Additionally, faculty may have the opportunity to teach graduate level courses as part of our online MS Engineering program.

About Mechanical And Industrial Engineering

At University Of Wisconsin-Platteville Mechanical Engineering is the largest major at UW-Platteville. It currently has 20 tenured/tenure-track faculty and 7 instructional academic staff serving approximately 1000 students and graduating about 190 annually. The program is primarily based on the Platteville campus, with an additional 60-100 students enrolled through the online, asynchronous Platteville Engineering Partnership (PEP) Program. Our department offers a hands-on, experiential education, and our graduates are highly sought after across Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, and beyond. We maintain strong, long-standing partnerships with the industry throughout the region. The program is housed in a new state-of-the-art engineering facility. The Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department emphasizes interdisciplinary coursework, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and modern inclusive pedagogy. We are a student-centered program committed to accessible undergraduate education, effective teaching practices, and fostering an inclusive learning environment.

About The College Of Engineering, Mathematics And Science

The Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department is in the College of Engineering, Mathematics, and Science (EMS). The College of EMS serves about 2,500 undergraduate students and 70 graduate students. The College Of EMS’s Values Are Provided Below We, the employees of the College of EMS, value being a key player in our undergraduate students’ success: We value teaching excellence, continuously improving our teaching skills, creating engaging learning environments, and implementing known best practices in STEM educationWe value nurturing a culture of care toward our students and our colleaguesWe value the university’s goal of serving students with a wide range of preparation, and we meet our students where they areWe value high standards to prepare our students for the rigors of the STEM workplaceWe value providing job-ready skills to our students through authentic, applied, and hands-on learning experiences

Why It’s Great To Be a Pioneer

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, founded in 1866, offers 47 baccalaureate and 10 master's programs. It possesses institutional strengths in middle level education, engineering, industrial technology, agriculture, criminal justice, and business. The campus is located in Southwest Wisconsin's largest and most historic community. The region offers excellent school systems, high quality medical and hospital facilities, outstanding recreational opportunities, and vibrant businesses and industries. UW-Platteville is a cultural and educational center for the Tri-State region of Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin. Take a virtual tour of our campus!