Assistant Professor of Engineering

Title: Assistant Professor of Engineering

Concentration: Mechanical

Division: Provost's Office

Department: Pott College of Science, Engineering, & Education

EEO Job Group: 2 C5

Position Summary

The Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education at the University of Southern Indiana invites applications for a nine-month tenure-track Assistant Professor of Engineering position. The position will start in August 2025.

Duties/Responsibilities 

This position includes classroom and lab teaching assignments in mechanical engineering and 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 Mechanical Engineering or closely related field is required. Doctoral candidates may be considered at the rank of Instructor if a terminal degree is not conferred by hire date.

About USI    

The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for this position include:

• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.
• Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 11% of annual salary.
• Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.
• Free access to Recreation, Fitness & Wellness Center.
• Access to on-campus University Health Center and Dental Hygiene Clinic.

For more information about the benefits that USI offers, please visit www.usi.edu/hr/benefits.

About the College

The Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education at the University of Southern Indiana is committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship and professional activity, and service to the university and the community.

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.

Application Process

Click “Apply Now!” near the top right of this page to complete an application and upload application materials to the attention of the Search Committee Chair. Application materials should include:

• Letter of application describing experience in mechanical engineering design and/or teaching
• Current curriculum vitae
• Unofficial transcripts; official transcripts will be required at a later stage
• Brief statement of teaching philosophy

Search Committee Chair:

If you have questions about the open position, please contact Dr. Todd Nelson, search committee chair, at tgnelson@usi.edu.

Best Consideration Date:

For best consideration, please submit materials before November 3, 2024.

Pre-Employment Screening

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

Authorization to Work in the United States

USI may 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.