Assistant Professor – Mechanical Engineering

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Position Title:
Assistant Professor – Mechanical Engineering

Job Category:
Faculty

Employment Type:
Regular

Job Profile:
Assistant Professor

Job Duties:

The Resch School of Engineering at UW-Green Bay is inviting applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Mechanical Engineering at the rank of Assistant Professor, starting in January 2026. We are seeking highly qualified and motivated individuals passionate about teaching labs and courses and shaping the future of our Mechanical Engineering program. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in Materials, Manufacturing, or Controls and Automation.

The successful candidate will collaborate with industry leaders, engage in real-world projects, and prepare students for the dynamic field of mechanical engineering.

Key

Job Responsibilities:

• Teach a course load of 21 contact hours per academic year, with a 3-credit remission in the first academic year.
• Instruct both theory and lab courses in the Mechanical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Technology programs.
• Conduct assessment activities associated with ABET accreditation.
• Demonstrate a commitment to student success through active learning, high student engagement, and teamwork-focused pedagogical approaches.
• Advise and mentor students
• Develop a strong research program involving collaboration with students and faculty.
• Perform scholarly activities consistent with rank.
• Participate in institutional and community service.
• Contribute to ongoing program development.
• Implement inclusive instructional strategies to support students from underrepresented and first-generation backgrounds at UW-Green Bay.

Department:

Compensation:

Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Required Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited institution, to be completed no later than December 2025. However, we may consider ABD candidates who can demonstrate the ability to meet the requirements above.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in research.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Expertise in Materials, Manufacturing, or Controls and Automation.
• Commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative pedagogical approaches

Conditions of Appointment:

Position is an academic year tenure-track appointment. Applicants must be considered for tenure and promotion in six years, although tenure decisions may be at any time. Promotion from Assistant to Associate Professor is simultaneous with tenure. Excellence in teaching, sustained scholarly activity and institutional service required for retention and promotion. Official transcripts of the highest degree achieved will be required of finalist(s).

A criminal conviction investigation will be conducted on the finalist(s). In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the university does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

The Successful Candidate

The successful candidate will be expected to work inclusively and respectfully within a diverse campus community and practice civility in the workplace. The University welcomes applicants who are dedicated to the appreciation and promotion of inclusivity and equity as crucial components in the pursuit of organizational excellence.

In addition, the successful candidate will have strong oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills, demonstrated integrity and strong leadership, and the willingness to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. The University invites applicants who are dedicated to enriching the quality of life for students and the community by embracing the educational value of diversity, promoting environmental sustainability, encouraging engaged citizenship, and serving as an intellectual, cultural, and economic…