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Position Title:
Lecturer of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment Type:
Terminal (Fixed Term)
Job Profile:
Lecturer
Position Summary:
The Mechanical and Industrial Engineering department at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville invites applications for a Lecturer position.
We seek an enthusiastic instructor who is passionate about teaching undergraduate engineering students and is committed to high-quality and engaging instructional practices.
The Mechanical and Industrial Engineering department is dedicated to hands-on engineering education focused on interdisciplinary course work 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.
This position commences for the 2026-2027 Academic Year.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Ability to effectively interact and collaborate with colleagues to complete tasks and goals.
Ability to engage modern pedagogy to teach undergraduate students through classroom and laboratory settings.
Teaching undergraduate courses in general engineering and the mechanical engineering curriculum
What You'll Need to Succeed:

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related Engineering fields
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Mechanics
• Excellent oral and writtencommunication skills
• Experience teaching undergraduate courses during graduate school (serving as instructor of record is acceptable), or at least two semesters as a graduate teaching assistant for a laboratory or discussion sections, OR a minimum of two years of relevant industry experience.

Why It's Great to be a Pioneer:
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, founded in 1866, enrolls students in 42 baccalaureate and 9 master's programs. It possesses institutional strengths in middle level education, engineering, industrial technology, agriculture, criminal justice, and business. The campus is in Southwest Wisconsin's largest and most historic community. The region offers excellent school systems, high quality medical and hospital facilities, outstanding recreational opportunities, and vibrant businesses and industries. UW-Platteville is a cultural and educational center for the Tri-State region of Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin.
Department Information:
Mechanical Engineering is the largest of UW-Platteville's ABET-accredited programs and the largest majoron campus. Mechanical Engineering currently has 20 tenured/tenure track faculty and 6 instructional academic staff, serves approximately 1,000 majors, and graduates approximately 190 students per year. The majority of students are based at the UW-Platteville campus, while additional students pursue their studies online from various locations.
We provide a hands-on, experiential engineering education and our graduates are highly sought after 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.
Application Deadline:
Applications must be submitted through our online applicant portal.
Reviews will occur on a rolling basis as applications are received. Applications received by June 9, will be given high priority, but will remain opened until the position is filled.
How to Apply:
The following documents are required for applicant consideration:

• Letter of application addressing all required qualifications
• A current resume
• Contact information (name, telephone number, and email address) for 3 professional references.
• Additional documents as needed

For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Dr. John Obielodan,obielodanj@uwplatt.edu
Legal Notices and Important Information:
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University ensures physical accessibility to work environments for persons with disabilities and will provided reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment. Upon request, the University will provide reasonable accommodations for religious observances and practices.
The University is committed to a program of affirmative action for women, racial minorities, persons with disabilities, disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era. While the Chancellor assumes overall responsibility for the success of the program, university administrators and supervisors are responsible and accountable for implementation. Authority for monitoring the program is delegated to Human Resources.
Each individual associated with the University is called upon to pledge a new and revitalized commitment to build and maintain a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination, an environment that fosters mutual respect, recognizes the dignity and worth of all people, and promotes to the fullest, equal employment opportunity through affirmative action.
In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Annual Security & Annual Fire Safety Report is available for review. Call the UW-Platteville Campus Police Office at 608.342.1584 for a paper copy of the annual report.
The Universities of Wisconsin 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. §. 19.36(7).
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.
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