Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering

University of Wisconsin-Stout; Menomonie (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic seeks a Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering to prepare career-ready engineers and technologists through hands-on classroom, laboratory, and industry-connected experiences. The successful candidate will teach in at least two areas and start August 23, 2027.

The role emphasizes experiential learning, collaboration with industry, and ongoing program assessment in a polytechnic environment.

Qualifications

• M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field by employment start date.
• Ability to teach in a combined lecture and lab environment.
• Fluency in oral and written English communication.
• Interest in advancing student learning in the field of engineering.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses related to two or more topics (engineering mechanics, manufacturing processes, numerical methods, senior design/capstone).
• 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.
• Contribute to academic program assessment and aid in maintaining program accreditation and continuous improvement in collaboration with faculty and staff.
• Develop curriculum.
• Participate in departmental and university service activities.

Skills

Lecture and lab instruction

Fluent English communication

Student learning focus

Education

M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

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Position Title: Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering

Job Category: Academic Staff

Employment Type: Terminal (Fixed Term)

Job Profile: Lecturer

Job Duties:

The Engineering and Technology Department invites applications forMechanical Engineering Instructional Academic Staff in engineeringto prepare career-ready engineers and engineering technologists inalignment with UW-Stout polytechnic’s tenets of applied learningand research, business and industry partnerships, career focusededucation, we emphasize experiential learning by providing studentswith authentic as well as hands-on experiences in both classroom,laboratory, and industrial settings.

The Engineering and TechnologyDepartment at the University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic offerssix undergraduate programs, including Computer & ElectricalEngineering, Manufacturing Engineering (B.S. and M.S.), MechanicalEngineering, Plastics Engineering, Engineering Technology, andPackaging.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach in atleast two of the areas listed in the Responsibilities sectionbelow. The anticipated start date is August 23, 2027.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum / Required

• M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field byemployment start date.
• Ability to teach in a combined lecture and labenvironment.
• Fluency in oral and written English communication.
• Interest in advancing student learning in the field ofengineering.

Highly Desired/Preferred

• 3 years industry experience in mechanical engineering orrelated field.
• 3 years successful teaching experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach courses related to two or more of the following topics(depending on experience and qualifications):
  • Engineering mechanics
  • Manufacturing processes
  • Numerical methods
  • Senior design experience (capstone/engineering projectmanagement), Introduction to engineering
• 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.
• Contribute to academic program assessment and aid in maintaining program accreditation and continuous improvement incollaboration with faculty and staff.
• Develop curriculum.
• Participate in departmental and university serviceactivities.

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

The Engineering and Technology (E&T) Department is one of eightdepartments in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering,Mathematics, and Management (CSTEMM). The department has 30full-time faculty and staff, four of whom are full-timetechnicians. The department provides courses for itswell-established and accredited undergraduate programs in Computer& Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering (B.S. andM.S.), Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, EngineeringTechnology, and Packaging, plus other programs throughout theUniversity.

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications andexperience.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Develops instructional design and curriculum relevant to a course of instruction
• Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses, including assessment of student performance
• Serves as an initial point of contact for students as itrelates to specific course or series content and expectations

Guidelines to ensure consideration:

• Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required application materials.
• Within your cover letter address each of the Minimum/RequiredQualifications specified for this position. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experiencesatisfies the requirement.

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

The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefitspackage including participation in the Wisconsin State retirementplan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of ouremployees.

• 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 HumanResources Office. Employment is also contingent upon the finalcandidate 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 additionalreference checks.

In response to a public records request, the Universitiesof Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in their online application, except that theidentity 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 employmentwithout 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 byapplicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We arecommitted to building a workforce that represents a variety ofbackgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualifiedindividuals to apply.