Assistant Professor Mechanical

University of Wisconsin-Platteville; Platteville (WI); On-site; USD 76,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Trailing Partners Engagement Program

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering - Aerospace. The position supports a 9-month academic appointment starting Fall 2027, with a salary range of $76,000–$80,000 commensurate with experience.

The successful candidate will teach undergrad courses and labs, develop aerospace-focused electives, participate in curriculum development and assessment, advise students, and collaborate across campus on

Qualifications

• Teach undergraduate engineering courses and labs.
• Develop and teach aerospace-focused electives.
• Engage in curriculum development and assessment.
• Advise students and collaborate across campus.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate Mechanical Engineering courses and labs.
• Contribute to curriculum development and assessment.
• Develop aerospace-focused elective courses and potential emphasis area.
• Provide academic advising and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Possibly teach graduate-level courses online as opportunities arise.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Academic advising

Aerospace course development

Laboratory instruction

Job description

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Position Title:

Assistant Professor

Mechanical Engineering - Aerospace

Job Category:

Faculty Employment

Type:

Regular Job Profile:Assistant Professor

Position Summary:

The Mechanical and Industrial Engineering department seeks a new full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor Mechanical Engineering - Aerospace.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate engineering courses and labs, engaging in professional development activities, and providing services to the department and the university.

The department is seeking candidates with the ability to teach in at least one core area of mechanical engineering.

In addition, special consideration will be given to candidates with demonstrated ability and interest to develop and teach aerospace-focused courses in any combination of areas, including but not limited to Aerodynamics, Aerospace Propulsion, Flight Dynamics and Control, Space Systems, and Aerospace Structures.

Please see the curriculum as listed in the catalog (catalog).

Position Details:

This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position with a 9-month academic appointment starting fall 2027.

The salary range for this position is $76,000 - 80,000, commensurate with experience.

The Universities of Wisconsin has a nationally top ranked retirement plan (plan URL) and a comprehensive benefits package (package URL). Relocation assistance and Trailing Partners Engagement Program are available.

Key Job Responsibilities:

The primary duty will be teaching undergraduate courses in Mechanical Engineering in different modalities; additionally, this position will require the creation of two or more technical elective courses that may lead to the creation of an aerospace engineering emphasis area or minor.

Mechanical engineering faculty members are expected to participate in curriculum development, academic assessment, and professional development which among other things may include undergraduate research and scholarly activities, as well as university/community service.

Mechanical engineering faculty serve as academic advisors and are expected to work with colleagues across campus in cross-disciplinary collaborations outside the classroom.

Additionally, faculty may have the opportunity to teach graduate level courses as part of our online MS Engineering... For full info follow application link.

Recruitment & Diversity Statement:

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.

Background Check:

A criminal background check is required for employment.

Work Authorization:

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the U.S. at time of hire.