General Engineering

The General Engineering Department at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville http://www.uwplatt.edu/geneng/ invites applications for a full time tenure-track position at the assistant professor level, beginning in August 2010.

The primary responsibility of the position is to teach undergraduate courses in the department in a student-centered learning environment. The department seeks an energetic faculty member to teach a majority of the courses, which include Engineering Success Skills, Introduction to Engineering Projects, Engineering Graphics, Engineering Modeling and Design, Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Applications of Electrical Engineering, and Engineering Economy. The individual may also be expected to teach some courses using alternative delivery methods. The successful applicant will be expected to develop a strong professional development record, including undergraduate research. Additional responsibilities of the position include advising undergraduate students and university community service.

The position will be filled by an applicant with exceptional commitment to teaching and advising undergraduate engineering students. The individual must have the ability to teach a majority of the courses in the department and the ability to advise students. Applicants must have at least one degree in engineering with a Ph.D. in engineering or a closely related field. Two years of industrial and/or educational experience with a minimum of one year of educational experience is required. Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills are essential. The candidate must have a demonstrated commitment to or experience with racially diverse populations.

Competitive and excellent benefits.

Applicants are required to send their resume, a description of the areas and/or courses they are willing to teach, and brief statements of teaching philosophy and professional development philosophy with their applications. A statement addressing commitment to or experience with racially diverse populations and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of at least three professional references must also be included. Application materials should be sent to:

Review of applications will begin December 7, 2009 and continue until the position is filled. Employment will require a criminal background check.

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, founded in 1866, enrolls about 7,000 students in primarily undergraduate programs in 40 majors, including institutional emphasis areas of agriculture, criminal justice, education, engineering, and technology management. The university is recognized as a cultural and educational center for the tri-state region of Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin. http://www.uwplatt.edu

Platteville is a friendly, progressive community of 10,000 set in the beautiful rolling landscape of Southwest Wisconsin. It offers an excellent school system, high quality municipal and medical facilities, outstanding recreational opportunities, and a vibrant business/industrial community. More information is available at http://www.ci.platteville.wi.us/.

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, seeks to build a diverse faculty and staff and encourages applications from women and persons of color. The names of nominees and applicants who have not requested in writing that their identities be kept confidential, and of all finalists, will be released upon request.