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Position Summary:
The Mechanical Engineering program is looking for full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professors in Mechanical Engineering. Multiple positions are available with varying areas of expertise with anticipated spring 2023 start date. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate engineering courses and labs, research and scholarly activity, and service to the university and department.
The Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Engineering department is dedicated to hands-on engineering education focused on interdisciplinary coursework and cross-disciplinary collaborations outside the classroom. We are a strong, student-centered program located in Southwest Wisconsin that prioritizes accessible undergraduate engineering education, effective teaching pedagogy, and dedication to an inclusive learning environment. Anticipated starting salary is $72,000.
Responsibilities:
The primary duty will be teaching undergraduate courses within the Mechanical Engineering Program utilizing effective and inclusive pedagogy. Faculty are also expected to participate in curriculum development, academic assessment, undergraduate research and scholarly activities, as well as university/community service. Faculty serve as academic advisors to approximately 30 undergraduate students in addition to community and outreach activities. In addition, faculty are expected to work with colleagues in the department and across campus to improve the diversity of the student body and provide a more inclusive educational experience for all. Faculty may also have the opportunity to teach graduate level courses as part of our online MS Engineering program.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or related engineering field.
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a closely related field, earned by January 15, 2023.
- Desire and ability to teach mechanical engineering (MECHENG) and general engineering (GENENG) courses. Please see the curriculum as listed in the catalog.
- Ability to engage modern pedagogy to teach undergraduate students through field, classroom, and laboratory settings.
- Desire to promote diversity, inclusion, and equity, such as engagement in outreach activities, developing inclusive pedagogy, or other targeted activities.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Record of professional development, or willingness to develop in the area, related to teaching, research, or scholarly work.
To be considered for this position, applicants must respond to all required qualifications.
Why It’s Great to be a Pioneer:
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, founded in 1866, enrolls students in 47 baccalaureate and 10 master’s programs. It possesses institutional strengths in middle level education, engineering, industrial technology, agriculture, criminal justice and business. The campus is located in Southwest Wisconsin’s largest and most historic community within driving distance of Madison, WI and Dubuque, IA. The region offers excellent school systems, high quality medical and hospital facilities, outstanding recreational opportunities, and vibrant businesses and industries. Platteville is located in the Driftless Area, characterized by its rolling hillside and rich farmland heritage. UW-Platteville is a cultural and educational center for the Tri-State region of Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin.
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Mechanical Engineering is the largest of UW-Platteville’s ABET-accredited programs and the largest major on campus. It currently has 19 tenured/tenure-track faculty and 6 instructional academic staff, serves approximately 1,000 majors, and graduates approximately 190 students per year. The main program is housed on the UW-Platteville campus with an additional site at the UW-Oshkosh Fox Cities campus. While instruction is done in-person we also increasingly offer courses via online asynchronous modality.
We provide a hands-on, experiential engineering education and our graduates are in high demand throughout Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, and beyond. The department has long-standing relations with industrial partners throughout Wisconsin, Iowa, and Illinois. Mechanical Engineering is housed in a new, state-of-the-art engineering building since fall 2022; more information about Sesquicentennial Hall is found here.
Application Deadline:
To ensure full consideration applications must be submitted through our online applicant portal. Candidate evaluation will begin October 30, 2022, and continue until all positions are filled. Please submit before that date to ensure fullest consideration.
How to Apply:
The following documents are required for applicant consideration:
- Letter of application addressing all required qualifications
- A current curriculum vitae
- Teaching philosophy consisting of no more than two (2) pages detailing your instructional attitudes and pedagogical philosophy, including information on how you will provide an inclusive learning environment for all students
- A list of UW-Platteville engineering courses you are interested in teaching
- Contact information (name, telephone number, and email address) for 3 professional references
We Support Diversity and Inclusion:
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is committed to fostering a diverse environment that contributes to an inclusive culture and climate by promoting diversity, critical discourse and meaningful interactions between all members of our campus community. We encourage applicants who bring diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences to campus. As a member of the campus community, we expect everyone to support and foster a diverse, inclusive, and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students.
https://www.uwplatt.edu/college/engineering-mathematics-science/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-plan
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting diverse professionals and fostering diversity and inclusion to create a collegial community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students. A criminal background check is required for employment. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the U.S. at time of hire.