Assistant Professor of Engineering (MFET)

University of Southern Indiana; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern Indiana invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Engineering. The position begins August 2027 within the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education.

Responsibilities include teaching engineering and manufacturing engineering technology courses, directing student design projects, and developing a research agenda involving undergraduates. The college emphasizes scholarly activity and engagement with students on a bachelor’s level,

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Engineering or closely related field required.

Responsibilities

• Teach in engineering and manufacturing engineering technology courses, including classroom and lab assignments.
• Direct student design projects and oversee undergraduate research activities.

Education

Doctorate in Engineering or closely related field

Job description

Title: Assistant Professor of Engineering (MFET)

Division: Provost's Office

Department: Pott College of Science, Engineering, & Education

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: Annual Salary

EEO Job Group: 2 C5

Position Summary

The Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education at the University of Southern Indiana invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Engineering position, with a start date of August 2027.

Duties/Responsibilities

This position includes classroom and lab teaching assignments in engineering and manufacturing engineering technology courses, as well as freshman engineering courses. The selected candidate is also expected to direct student design projects. It is expected that tenure-track faculty members will have a research agenda that leads to scholarly works and the engagement of undergraduate students.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Doctorate in Engineering or closely related field required. Conditional appointments may be considered at the rank of Instructor for applicants who have completed their graduate course work, but have not completed the doctoral degree at the time of hiring.

About the College

The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! For more information, please visit www.usi.edu/hr/benefits.

About the Department

The USI Department of Engineering offers degree programs in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, and Engineering with emphasis areas of Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Civil, and Mechatronics. Learn more at: https://www.usi.edu/science/engineering

Search Committee Chair

If you have questions about the open position, please contact Dr. Thomas N. McDonald, search committee chair, [e-mail].

Best Consideration Date

For best consideration, please submit materials by October 10, 2026.

Pre-Employment Screening

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Authorization to Work in the United States

USI may sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.

Interview Accommodations

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the Associate Director of Human Resources, Constance Hermann, at [e-mail] or [phone]. Contacting the Associate Director of Human Resources is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at [e-mail] or [phone].

EEO Statement

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