Lecturer of Applied Engineering Technology Management ​/ Metals Processing Laboratory Manager

Lecturer of Applied Engineering Technology Management / Metals Processing Laboratory Manager

The College of Business, Industry, Life Science, and Agriculture at the University of Wisconsin–Platteville invites applications for a full-time, 9-month combined appointment consisting of two concurrent 50% positions (20 hours per week each):
Lecturer in Applied Engineering Technology Management and Metals Processing Laboratory Manager, beginning January 2027.

This unique opportunity combines undergraduate teaching with management of the university's metals processing laboratories. The successful candidate will provide high-quality instruction in engineering technology, manufacturing, and related disciplines while directing laboratory operations that support hands-on learning, equipment maintenance, laboratory safety, inventory management, and technical support for students and faculty.

The ideal candidate will possess a passion for teaching, experience working in manufacturing, engineering technology, or related technical environments, and the ability to foster safe, innovative, and engaging laboratory experiences while collaborating with faculty, staff, students, and industry partners.

The salary for this combined position is $58,500 per academic year.

Lecturer Responsibilities (50%)

• Teach undergraduate lecture and laboratory courses in engineering technology, manufacturing, metals processing, industrial technology, or related disciplines.
• Develop and enhance curriculum using innovative instructional methods.
• Collaborate with faculty on assessment, curriculum development, and departmental initiatives.
• Maintain professional engagement with industry to ensure curriculum reflects current practices.
• Follow and promote applicable laboratory safety policies and procedures.
• A 50% teaching load consists of five (5) courses per academic year, typically two (2) courses in one semester and three (3) courses in the other, based on departmental instructional and scheduling needs.

Metals Processing Laboratory Manager Responsibilities (50%)

• Direct the day-to-day operations of the metals processing laboratories.
• Coordinate laboratory activities to ensure safe, efficient, and effective instructional support.
• Oversee laboratory equipment installation, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.
• Develop and implement laboratory operating procedures and safety practices.
• Manage laboratory inventories, equipment records, supplies, purchasing, and associated resources.
• Coordinate laboratory compliance with university policies and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and training regarding laboratory equipment and procedures.
• Supervise student employees supporting laboratory operations.
• Collaborate with faculty, Facilities Management, vendors, and industry partners to improve laboratory operations and support instructional needs.

• Master's degree in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Leadership or a closely related field, plus three (3) years of relevant professional experience in the metals/foundry field.
• Demonstrated ability to teach using technology, laboratory equipment, and hands-on instructional methods.
• Demonstrated experience operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, or supporting manufacturing, engineering technology, and metals processing laboratory equipment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory safety practices and the ability to support a safe instructional environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and industry partners.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Commitment to undergraduate education and student success.

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, founded in 1866, offers associate, baccalaureate, and master's degree programs in a broad spectrum of disciplines including: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; criminal justice; education; business; agriculture; and liberal arts. The Platteville campus is located in Southwest Wisconsin's largest community, which has a rich history rooted in mining —particularly lead mining…