Position Summary:

The Mechanical and Industrial Engineering department seeks a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate engineering courses and labs, engaging in professional development activities, and providing services to the department and the university. We are seeking an individual to develop undergraduate curriculum in Mechatronics, robotic integration, and Smart Manufacturing. Candidates must be able to teach a basic instrumentation lab and automatic controls.

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. The department also provides relocation assistance, and the university has a Trailing Partners Engagement Program.

Responsibilities:

The primary duty will be teaching undergraduate courses in Mechanical Engineering.  Mechanical engineering faculty members are also 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 also serve as academic advisors and are expected to work with colleagues across campus to improve the diversity of the student body and provide an inclusive educational experience. Additionally, faculty may have the opportunity to teach graduate level courses as part of our online MS Engineering program.

Required Qualifications:

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

• PhD in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a closely related field, earned by June 2025. Candidates who will have completed all academic requirements for their PhD by this date will be considered.     
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related fields.
• Desire and ability to teach a variety of mechanical and general engineering   courses. A willingness to develop courses in Smart Manufacturing and to teach Measurements and Instrumentation Lab and Automatic Controls is required.  Please see the curriculum as listed in the catalog. Special consideration will be given to those who can teach Engineering Modeling & Design and Senior Design.
• Ability to utilize pedagogies that are proven to increase students’ engagement and retention.
• Desire to promote inclusion through inclusive pedagogy and other activities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Record of professional development, or willingness to develop in areas related to teaching, research, or scholarly work.

About Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Mechanical Engineering is the largest major on campus. It currently has 22 tenured/tenure-track faculty and 6 instructional academic staff, serves approximately 1,000 majors, and graduates approximately 190 students per year. The main program is housed on the UW-Platteville campus with an additional 60 – 100 students enrolled through our online asynchronous Platteville Engineering Partnership (PEP) program. We provide a hands-on, experiential engineering education and our graduates are in high demand throughout Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, and beyond. The department has long-standing relationships with industrial partners throughout Wisconsin, Iowa, and Illinois. Mechanical Engineering is housed in a new, state-of-the-art engineering building; more information about Sesquicentennial Hall is found here. 

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 utilize modern and inclusive pedagogy. We are a strong, student-centered program that prioritizes accessible undergraduate engineering education, effective teaching pedagogy, and dedication to an inclusive learning environment. Anticipated starting salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position is benefit-eligible.

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 2,534 undergraduate students and 73 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 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

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.

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Application Deadline:

Applications must be submitted through our online applicant portal, applications due by: December 15, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

How to Apply:

The following documents are required for applicant consideration:

• Letter of application addressing all required qualifications
• A current resume
• Contact information (name, telephone number, and email address) for 3 professional references.
• Additional documents as needed

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Dr. John Iselin
Email: iselinj@uwplatt.edu
Phone: 608.342.1047

We Support Diversity and Inclusion:

Our mission is to foster a diverse environment that contributes to an inclusive culture and climate by promoting critical discourse and meaningful interactions between all members of our campus community.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse, inclusive and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff and students, and is an AA/EEO Employer. A criminal background check is required for employment. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the U.S. at time of hire.

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.