"Lecturer of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering"

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 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.

This position commences for the Spring 2026 semester.

Key Job Responsibilities

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

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate courses in general engineering and the mechanical engineering curriculum.
• Ability to engage modern pedagogy to teach undergraduate students through classroom and laboratory settings.
• Ability to effectively interact and collaborate with colleagues to complete tasks and goals.

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
• Desire or ability to teach courses in the mechanics stream such as Engineering Modeling and Design, Mechanics of Materials, Engineering Materials, Design of Machine Elements, Manufacturing Processes or in the thermal-fluid stream such as Thermodynamics, Fluid Dynamics, and Thermal Systems Lab.
• Excellent oral and written communication 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.

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Department information

Mechanical Engineering is the largest of UW-Platteville's ABET-accredited programs and the largest major on 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 December 15, 2025, 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