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## Assistant/Associate Professor - Mechanical EngineeringApplyremote type: Onsitelocations: Green Bay, WItime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR10012546## ***Current Employees and Students: If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.***## **Position Title:**Assistant/Associate Professor - Mechanical Engineering## **Job Category:**Faculty## **Employment Type:**Regular## **Job Profile:**Assistant Professor## **Job Duties:**The Resch School of Engineering at UW-Green Bay is inviting applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Mechanical Engineering at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor, starting in January 2027. We are seeking highly qualified and motivated individuals passionate about teaching labs and courses and shaping the future of our Mechanical Engineering program. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in Materials, Manufacturing, or Controls and Automation. The successful candidate will collaborate with industry leaders, engage in real-world projects, and prepare students for the dynamic field of mechanical engineering.## **Key Job Responsibilities:*** Teach a course load of 24 contact hours per academic year, with a 3-credit remission in the first academic year.* Instruct both theory and lab courses in the Mechanical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Technology programs.* Conduct assessment activities associated with ABET accreditation.* Demonstrate a commitment to student success through active learning, high student engagement, and teamwork-focused pedagogical approaches.* Advise and mentor students* Develop a strong research program involving collaboration with students and faculty.* Perform scholarly activities consistent with rank.* Participate in institutional and community service.* Contribute to ongoing program development.* Implement inclusive instructional strategies to support students from underrepresented and first-generation backgrounds at UW-Green Bay.## **Department:**Resch School of Engineering## **Compensation:**Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).## **Required Qualifications:*** Earned doctorate in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited institution, to be completed no later than December 2026. However, we may consider ABD candidates who can demonstrate the ability to meet the requirements above.* Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching* Demonstrated potential for excellence in research.* Candidates applying for the Associate Professor rank must demonstrate a strong track record of success in teaching, research, and service consistent at that level.## **Preferred Qualifications:*** Expertise in Materials, Manufacturing, or Controls and Automation.* Commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative pedagogical approaches## **Conditions of Appointment:**Position is an academic year tenure-track appointment. Applicants must be considered for tenure and promotion in six years, although tenure decisions may be at any time. Promotion from Assistant to Associate Professor is simultaneous with tenure. Excellence in teaching, sustained scholarly activity and institutional service required for retention and promotion. Candidates applying for the Associate Professor rank may seek tenure after 1-2 years of appointment based on their track record.Official transcripts of the highest degree achieved will be required of finalist(s). A criminal conviction investigation will be conducted on the finalist(s). In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the university does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.## **How to Apply:**Click the Apply button and follow the prompts on the screen.Please be sure to complete all required fields, and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. Please include the following documents:* Cover letter specifically addressing qualifications for the essential job functions* Curriculum Vitae* A statement of teaching interest and philosophy* A statement of research interest and a research plan## **Application Deadline:**To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Sunday August 23, 2026.## **Contact Information:**If you have any questions, need accommodations, or submitted your application with missing materials, call or email:Amy IbuakaEmail: ibuakaa@uwgb.edu## **The Successful Candidate**The successful candidate will be expected to work inclusively and respectfully within a diverse campus community and practice civility in the workplace. The University welcomes applicants who are dedicated to the appreciation and promotion of inclusivity and equity as crucial components in the pursuit of organizational excellence. In addition, the successful candidate will have strong oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills, demonstrated integrity and strong leadership, and the willingness to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. The University invites applicants who are dedicated to enriching the quality of life for students and the community by embracing the educational value of diversity, promoting environmental sustainability, encouraging engaged citizenship, and serving as an intellectual, cultural, and economic resource.## **Benefit Details**The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees. For benefits eligible positions, this includes several health insurance options, with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family. Our benefits package also includes dental, vision, several life insurance options, AD&D and Accident insurance and Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts. We participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), where employer contributions begin immediately, and employees are fully vested after 5 years of service. The Universities of Wisconsin also provides supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation.In addition, eligible employees receive several types of paid leave benefits, which are prorated for employees working less than 100%. This includes 9 legal holidays, 36 hours of personal holiday and between 96-130 hours of sick leave annually and paid parental leave. Eligible employees earn 13-27 days of vacation each year, depending on years of service and employment type.For more details, please review the benefit quick guide linked below.* UW System Employee Benefits Brochure* Total Compensation Estimator## **Employee Misconduct**All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of employee misconduct, sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same misconduct, sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.## **Confidentiality Statement**The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis.Stat. sec. 19.36(7).## **Annual Security Report**For more information regarding the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and the surrounding area, see our Campus and Community section. For Campus Safety information see our University Police website and our Annual Security Report (for a paper copy please contact the Office of Human Resources at (920) 465-2390). This report includes statistics about reported crimes, as well as information about crime prevention and campus security policies and procedures.## UW is an Equal Opportunity EmployerQualified 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr