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Title: Assistant Professor of Engineering

Concentration: Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Division: Provost's Office

Department: Pott College of Science, Engineering, & Education

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: Annual Salary

EEO Job Group: 2 C5

Position Summary

The University of Southern Indiana is accepting applications for Assistant Professor of Engineering with a start date of August 2025.

Duties/Responsibilities 

This position includes classroom and lab teaching assignments in engineering and manufacturing engineering technology courses, as well as introductory engineering courses. The selected candidate is also expected to direct student design projects. It is expected that this faculty member will have a research agenda that leads to scholarly works and the engagement of undergraduate students.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Doctorate in Engineering or closely related field required. Doctoral candidates will be considered at the rank of Instructor if the terminal degree will be completed by the end of their first year of employment. If employment starts in August 2025, terminal degree must be completed by the end of July 2026.

About the Department

The USI Department of Engineering offers degree programs in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, and Engineering with emphasis areas of Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Civil, and Mechatronics. Learn more at: https://www.usi.edu/science/engineering 

• Letter of application describing work and/or teaching experience in manufacturing, engineering, and/or technology
• Current curriculum vitae
• Unofficial transcripts
• Brief statement of teaching philosophy

Search Committee Chair:

If you have questions about the open position, please contact Dr. Susan Ely, search committee chair, at sely@usi.edu.

Best Consideration Date:

For best consideration, please submit materials before November 32, 2024.

Pre-Employment Screening

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Authorization to Work in the United States

USI will sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.

Interview Accommodations

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at mcweinzapf@usi.edu or (812) 464-1840. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815.

EEO Statement

The University of Southern Indiana is an EEO/AA employer. All individuals including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.