Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering

University of Wisconsin-Stout; Menomonie (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin-Stout, a public university in Menomonie, WI, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the Engineering and Technology Department at UW-Stout Polytechnic. The successful candidate will teach in the Mechanical Engineering program and contribute to hands-on learning and ABET-accredited programs.

Responsibilities include teaching thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics; developing laboratories, curricula, and industry

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related field by start date.
• At least 2 years of graduate-level research or industry experience in fluid mechanics or heat transfer.
• Ability to teach in a combined lecture and lab environment.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Experience collaborating with others.
• Three years of industry experience or undergraduate teaching experience, or a combination of the two, in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Demonstrated commitment to advance innovative/evidence-based student learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses related to Thermodynamics, Heat transfer, and Fluid mechanics.
• Establish and maintain laboratories and equipment.
• Develop and maintain contacts and liaison with industry and professional associations.
• Provide student academic advisement and contribute to 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

English fluency

Collaborative work

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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Position Title: Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Job Category: Faculty

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Assistant Professor

Job Duties: Applications are invited for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank in the Engineering & Technology Department at the University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic. Our polytechnic tenets of applied learning, industry partnerships, and career-focused education emphasize hands‑on student experiences in both classrooms and laboratories. The Engineering & Technology Department offers six undergraduate programs (B.S.): Computer and Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Engineering Technology, and Packaging. All four engineering programs and the engineering technology program are ABET‑accredited. The successful candidate will be expected to teach in at least two of the areas listed in the Responsibilities section below, primarily in the Mechanical Engineering program. The anticipated start date is August 23, 2027.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum / Required

Each of the following qualifications is required of all candidates:

• Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering or a 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.

Highly Desired/Preferred

Preferred qualifications for this position are:

• 3 years of industry experience or undergraduate teaching experience or a combination of the two, in mechanical engineering or a related field.

• Demonstrated commitment (workshops, courses, trainings, research projects, etc.) to advance innovative/evidence-based student learning.

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.

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

The Engineering and Technology (E&T) Department is one of eight departments in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Management (CSTEMM). The department has 30 full-time faculty and staff, four of whom are full-time technicians. The department provides courses for its well‑established and accredited undergraduate programs in Computer & Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering (B.S. and M.S.), Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Engineering Technology, and Packaging, plus other programs throughout the University.

UW-Stout Polytechnic's Engineering and Technology Department values collaboration, innovation, and student success. Candidates with experience working collaboratively with a variety of individuals, groups, and community partners are encouraged to highlight those experiences in their application materials.

Applications received by end of day, Monday, January 11th, 2027, will be given full consideration. Applications submitted after January 11th, 2027, may be reviewed at the search committee's discretion.

Official transcripts will be required at time of hire.

For questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact:

Search Chair: Abhimanyu Ghosh
Email: [e-mail]

Search Coordinator: Lara Lange
Email: [e-mail]

Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

It is the policy of UW-Stout Polytechnic to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual's disability.

The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees.

• Employee Benefits: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/

• To calculate the estimated value of your total compensation, use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator | Employee Benefits(wisconsin.edu)

Employment is contingent upon the final candidate’s completing a criminal background check and being cleared to work by the Human Resources Office. Employment is also contingent upon the final candidate passing reference checks and an essential job function test, as applicable. The reference check process includes asking the final candidate’s professional references questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence, and sexual harassment. Reference checks must be conducted at a minimum with three professional references, at least one of which must be a prior supervisor.

Final candidates with previous employment within the Universities of Wisconsin and State of WI agencies will be subject to additional reference checks.

In response to a public records request, the Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in their online application, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wis.Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

UW-Stout Polytechnic is committed to providing safety and security of all members of our community in accordance with the Clery Act. For campus safety information and crime statistics visit https://www.uwstout.edu/life-stout/police-and-parking/clery-information

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.