Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering

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

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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

• 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

• 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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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.

Contact

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

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

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• 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/
• Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator | Employee Benefits (wisconsin.edu)

Eligibility and Background Checks

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 candidates’ 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity and Inclusion

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.

We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

The Universities of Wisconsin serves approximately 161,000 students. Awarding nearly 37,000 degrees annually, the Universities of Wisconsin is Wisconsin’s talent pipeline, putting graduates in position to increase their earning power, contribute to their communities, and make Wisconsin a better place to live. Nearly 90 percent of in‑state Universities of Wisconsin graduates stay in Wisconsin five years after earning a degree – with a median salary of more than $66,000. The Universities of Wisconsin provides a 23:1 return on state investment. The Universities of Wisconsin also contribute to the richness of Wisconsin’s culture and economy with groundbreaking research, new companies and patents, and boundless creative intellectual energy. The Universities of Wisconsin and its employees are purpose-driven, people-focused, and committed to stewardship.