Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering

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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):

o Thermodynamics

o Heat transfer

o 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.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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.

To apply, click on the APPLY button or go to: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/careers-jobs

Due to system limitations, applicants may upload no more than
five (5) attachments. Please combine documents where
appropriate.

Required application materials :

• Cover letter (maximum 2 pages, *see below)
• Curriculum vitae or resume
• Teaching Philosophy (maximum 2 pages)
• Names and contact information for a minimum of three (3)

professional references who can speak to your skills and abilities
for the position

*Please use your cover letter to speak to each of the
Minimum/Required as well as Highly Desired/Preferred Qualifications
for this position as listed above. For each required qualification,
describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from
your work/academic history to illustrate how your experience
satisfies the requirement.

Official transcripts will be required at time of hire.

For questions regarding this position or recruitment, please
contact:

Search Chair: Abhimanyu Ghosh

Email: ghosha@uwstout.edu

If you need assistance with the online application process or if
you submitted your application prior to uploading all the required
application materials, please contact:

Search Coordinator: Lara Lange

Email: langela@uwstout.edu

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and
experience.

Key Job Responsibilities:

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/Required

Qualifications specified for this position. For each required
qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific
examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience
satisfies the requirement.

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 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. 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.