Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering

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Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Job Category:

Faculty

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Assistant Professor

Job Duties:

Applications are invited for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank in the Engineering & Technology Department at the University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic. Our polytechnic tenets of applied learning, industry partnerships, and career-focused education emphasize hands-on student experiences in both classrooms and laboratories. The Engineering & Technology Department offers six undergraduate programs (B.S.): Computer and Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Engineering Technology, and Packaging. All four engineering programs and the engineering technology program are ABET-accredited. The successful candidate will be expected to teach in at least two of the areas listed in the Responsibilities section below, primarily in the Mechanical Engineering program. The anticipated start date is August 23, 2027.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum / Required

Each of the following qualifications is required of all candidates:

• Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field by employment start date.
• At least 2 years of graduate-level research and/or industry experience in projects related to fluid mechanics and/or heat transfer

• Ability to teach in a combined lecture and lab environment.
• Fluency in oral and written English communication.
• Experience working in a collaborative environment

Highly Desired/Preferred

Preferred qualifications for this position are:

• 3 years of industry experience or undergraduate teaching experience or a combination of the two, in mechanical engineering or a related field

• Demonstrated commitment (workshops, courses, trainings, research projects, etc.) to advance innovative/evidence-based student learning

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

o   Thermodynamics

o   Heat transfer

o   Fluid mechanics

• 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. This includes contributing to academic program assessment, accreditation, and continuous improvement processes, in collaboration with faculty and staff.
• Develop curriculum.
• Actively engage in research.
• 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: Abhimanyu Ghosh

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: Lara Lange

Email: [email protected]

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Key Job Responsibilities:

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.