Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering — Research & Teaching

UWSTO University of Wisconsin Stout; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

UW-Stout Polytechnic in Wisconsin invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the Engineering & Technology Department. The successful candidate will teach in at least two areas, primarily in Mechanical Engineering, and contribute to ABET‑accredited programs.

The anticipated start date is August 23, 2027. Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Teaching ability

Collaborative work

Fluent English

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

UW-Stout Polytechnic in Wisconsin invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the Engineering & Technology Department. The successful candidate will teach in at least two areas, primarily in Mechanical Engineering, and contribute to ABET‑accredited programs.

The anticipated start date is August 23, 2027. Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.