Assistant Professor of Engineering

USI Department of History; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with 11% employer contribution

Full tuition fee waiver for employees

Access to Recreation and Wellness Center

Free dental health access on campus

Job summary

The USI Department of History invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Engineering. This tenure-track role starts in August 2026 and requires the successful candidate to teach mechanical engineering and technology courses.

Furthermore, the candidate will supervise design projects and maintain a research program that actively involves undergraduate students. A doctorate in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field is essential.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field required.
• Expected to maintain a research agenda.
• Engagement with undergraduate students.

Responsibilities

• Classroom and lab teaching assignments in mechanical engineering.
• Directing student design projects.
• Maintaining a research agenda.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Classroom teaching

Research

Student project supervision

Education

Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering

ABD candidates considered

Job description

Title: Assistant Professor of Engineering

Position Summary: The Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education at the University of Southern Indiana invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor of Engineering position, with a start date of August 2026.

Duties/Responsibilities

This position includes classroom and lab teaching assignments in mechanical engineering and technology courses, as well as freshman engineering. The successful candidate is also expected to direct student design projects. The faculty member will maintain a research agenda that leads to scholarly works and engages undergraduate students.

Required Knowledge And Skills

Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field required. ABD candidates will be considered at the rank of Instructor if the terminal degree will be completed by the end of their first year of employment. If employment starts in August 2026, terminal degree must be completed by the end of July 2027.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short‑term & long‑term disability insurance plans
• Retirement plan with University contribution equal to 11% of annual salary
• Full tuition fee waiver for employees and 75% waiver for spouses and dependent children
• Vacation and sick time
• Holiday pay
• Free access to the Recreation, Fitness & Wellness Center
• Access to on‑campus University Health Center and Dental Hygiene Clinic

EEO Statement

USI is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.