Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering

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Position Title:

Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering

Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Terminal (Fixed Term)

Job Profile:

Lecturer

Job Duties:

The Engineering and Technology Department invites applications for Mechanical Engineering Instructional Academic Staff in engineering to prepare career-ready engineers and engineering technologists in alignment with UW-Stout polytechnic’s tenets of applied learning and research, business and industry partnerships, career focused education, we emphasize experiential learning by providing students with authentic as well as hands-on experiences in both classroom, laboratory, and industrial settings. The Engineering and Technology Department at the University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic offers six undergraduate programs, including Computer & Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering (B.S. and M.S.), Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Engineering Technology, and Packaging. The successful candidate will be expected to teach in at least two of the areas listed in the Responsibilities section below. The anticipated start date is August 23, 2027.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum / Required

Each of the following qualifications is required of all candidates:

• M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field by employment start date.

• Ability to teach in a combined lecture and lab environment.

• Fluency in oral and written English communication.

• Interest in advancing student learning in the field of engineering.

Highly Desired/Preferred

Preferred qualifications for this position are:

• 3 years industry experience in mechanical engineering or related field.

• 3 years successful teaching experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach courses related to two or more of the following topics (depending on experience and qualifications):

o   Engineering mechanics

o   Manufacturing processes

o   Numerical methods

o   Senior design experience (capstone/engineering project management), Introduction to engineering

•  Establish and maintain laboratories and equipment.
• Develop and maintain contacts and liaison with industry and professional associations.
• Provide student academic advisement and conduct assessment of student learning.
• Contribute to academic program assessment and aid in maintaining program accreditation and continuous improvement in collaboration with faculty and staff.
• Develop curriculum.
• Participate in departmental and university service activities.

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

The Engineering and Technology (E&T) Department is one of eight departments in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Management (CSTEMM). The department has 30 full-time faculty and staff, four of whom are full-time technicians. The department provides courses for its well-established and accredited undergraduate programs in Computer & Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering (B.S. and M.S.), Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Engineering Technology, and Packaging, plus other programs throughout the University.

UW-Stout Polytechnic's Engineering and Technology Department values collaboration, innovation, and student success. Candidates with experience working collaboratively with a variety of individuals, groups, and community partners are encouraged to highlight those experiences in their application materials.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Applications received by end of day, Monday, January 11th, 2027, will be given full consideration.  Applications submitted after January 11th, 2027, may be reviewed at the search committee's discretion.

To apply, click on the APPLY button or go to: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/careers-jobs

Due to system limitations, applicants may upload no more than five (5) attachments. Please combine documents where appropriate.

Required application materials:

• Cover letter (maximum 2 pages, *see below)
• Curriculum vitae or resume
• Teaching Philosophy (maximum 2 pages)
• Names and contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references who can speak to your skills and abilities for the position

*Please use your cover letter to speak to each of the Minimum/Required as well as Highly Desired/Preferred Qualifications for this position as listed above. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work/academic history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.

Official transcripts will be required at time of hire.

For questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact:

Search Chair: Adam Kramschuster

Email: [email protected]

If you need assistance with the online application process or if you submitted your application prior to uploading all the required application materials, please contact:

Search Coordinator: Daisy Ramirez

Email: [email protected]

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Develops instructional design and curriculum relevant to a course of instruction

• Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses, including assessment of student performance

• Serves as an initial point of contact for students as it relates to specific course or series content and expectations

Guidelines to ensure consideration:    

• Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required application materials.     

• Within your cover letter address each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications specified for this position. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.  

It is the policy of UW-Stout Polytechnic to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual's disability.   

The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees. 

• Employee Benefits:  https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/

• To calculate the estimated value of your total compensation, use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator | Employee Benefits (wisconsin.edu)

Employment is contingent upon the final candidate’s completing a criminal background check and being cleared to work by the Human Resources Office.  Employment is also contingent upon the final candidate passing reference checks and an essential job function test, as applicable. The reference check process includes asking the final candidates’ professional references questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence, and sexual harassment. Reference checks must be conducted at a minimum with three professional references, at least one of which must be a prior supervisor.

Final candidates with previous employment within the Universities of Wisconsin and State of WI agencies will be subject to additional reference checks. 

In response to a public records request, the Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in their online application, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

UW-Stout Polytechnic is committed to providing safety and security of all members of our community in accordance with the Clery Act. For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: https://www.uwstout.edu/life-stout/police-and-parking/clery-information

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.