Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Position Summary

The Mechanical and Industrial Engineering department seeks three full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professors in Mechanical Engineering. This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position with a 9-month academic appointment. Salary for these positions start at $76,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Relocation assistance and Trailing Partners Engagement Program are available.

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate engineering courses and labs
• Engaging in professional development activities
• Providing services to the department and the university

The department offers a broad spectrum of courses from foundational level courses at the freshmen level to advanced technical electives at the senior level. The department also offers courses in the Biomedical Engineering Minor and the Manufacturing/Design Emphasis.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or a closely related field, earned by the start date of position
• Demonstrated 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

Preferred Expertise: Primary consideration will be given to candidates whose expertise aligns with the department's immediate needs in Manufacturing, Materials, and Mechanics, including a willingness to develop courses in emerging areas of Manufacturing and Mechanical Design and the ability to teach one or more of the following: Manufacturing Processes, Engineering Materials, and Design of Machine Elements. Candidates with strong qualifications in other areas of engineering that support the department's broader educational mission will also be considered.

About Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Mechanical Engineering is the largest major at UW-Platteville. It currently has 19 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 is committed to helping our faculty members grow professionally and build rewarding careers. Faculty have opportunities to strengthen their pedagogies and professional development through workshops, collaborating with the industry and academic partners; pursuing internal, state, and federal funding with grant-development support; and presenting in conferences and other professional activities. The Department also encourages leadership development and the pursuit of relevant professional development of interest.

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:

• We 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 education
• We value nurturing a culture of care toward our students and our colleagues
• We value the university's goal of serving students with a wide range of preparation, and we meet our students where they are
• We value high standards to prepare our students for the rigors of the STEM workplace
• We value providing job-ready skills to our students through authentic, applied, and hands-on learning experiences

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through our online applicant portal. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting October 5, 2026. Priority will be given to applications received by October 5, 2026, but will remain open until the positions have been filled.

The following documents are required for applicant consideration:

• Unofficial copy of undergraduate and graduate transcripts
• Letter of application addressing the position summary and all required qualifications
• A statement on teaching philosophy
• A statement on professional development
• A current curriculum vitae

Applicants will submit 3 professional references together with their other application material (as listed above) through our online applicant portal. The references should include the name and other contact details (email, phone number) of the three referees.

Contact Information

Please address any questions to: Dr. John Obielodan, Chair, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Email: obielodanj@uwplatt.edu