Assistant Professor Mechanical

Position Title:

Assistant Professor

The Mechanical and Industrial Engineering department seeks multiple new full‑time, tenure‑track Assistant Professors in Mechanical Engineering.

• Teaching undergraduate engineering courses and labs in various modalities.
• Engaging in professional development activities.
• Providing services to the department and the university.
• Participating in curriculum development, academic assessment, undergraduate research, and scholarly activities.
• Serving as academic advisors and collaborating with colleagues across campus in cross‑disciplinary projects.
• Opportunity to teach graduate‑level courses as part of an online MS Engineering program.

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Desire and ability to teach a broad range of mechanical engineering courses.
• Willingness to develop courses in emerging areas of manufacturing.
• Ability to teach Manufacturing Processes, Engineering Materials, Design of Machine Elements, Engineering Modeling & Design, Mechanisms and Machines.
• Strong background in other areas may be considered.

• Full‑time, benefit‑eligible position with a 9‑month academic appointment.
• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Nationally top‑ranked retirement plan and comprehensive benefits package.
• Relocation assistance and Trailing Partners Engagement Program available.
• Open to internal applicants:
  Current employees of the University of Wisconsin should log in to Workday to apply via the internal process.
• Application requires response to all listed qualifications; criminal background check required.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of hire.

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. The names of nominees and applicants who have not requested in writing that their identities be kept confidential, and of all finalists, will be released upon request. A criminal background check is required for employment.