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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee TEACHING FACULTY II in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Application Instructions: Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide:
A cover letter addressing your education/experience as it applies to all minimum and preferred qualifications
A resume/CV
Student/peer teaching evaluations related to intended areas of instruction (Document 1)
A “Teaching Statement” describing your experience and approach to teaching
A document listing the names, position, and contact information (phone & email) for three professional references. Finalists will be expected to submit 3 reference letters.
Applicants are required to apply online through this link: https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/39462 no later than 10/26/2024. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidate’s application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.
Position Information
Posting Details
Official Job Title TEACHING FACULTY II
Working Title:
Position Number 02396215
Division College of Engineering and Applied Science
Department B196500 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Position Type Teaching Academic Staff
Appointment Type Fixed Renewable, Teaching
Pay Basis Academic
Salary Grade Cat B
FLSA Status Exempt
Percent 100
Posting Type Faculty & Instructional
UWM Description
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee ( UWM ) is Wisconsin’s second-largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all backgrounds. UWM is one of 146 top research universities recognized as “R1” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Along with its main campus in Milwaukee, UWM has a branch campus in Waukesha.
UWM celebrates, values and promotes the diverse voices and experiences of its students and employees and our community partners. We believe diversity enriches and strengthens our institution. UWM is committed to providing equitable access to opportunities for students and employees from every background. We aspire to create a campus climate that is welcoming to all. Learn more here: https://uwm.edu/community-empowerment-institutional-inclusivity/about/
School/College/Division Description
The College of Engineering & Applied Science at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee invites applications for a teaching Faculty II working in the Department of Mechanical Engineering in the College of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee.
The College of Engineering & Applied Science ( CEAS ) is committed to excellence in scholarly research and teaching across all seven departments—Biomedical Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. The College has approximately 1750 undergraduate students and 450 graduate students, both Master’s and Doctoral. Greater Milwaukee, the third-ranked manufacturing center in the United States, is home to 400+ engineering firms and 1300+ manufacturing firms with annual receipts of 24 billion dollars. The College has a long history of industrial collaboration and research support. More information about the College can be found at http://uwm.edu/engineering/
We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Job Summary
This position will teach undergraduate or graduate courses in Mechanical Engineering and will be responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction, including assessment of outcomes for ABET accreditation and related activities. The required duties will include:
Provides classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including grading
Works with faculty to identify and develop new methods of advancing instruction in the discipline
Assesses learner performance and prepares reports recommending instructional improvements
Develops teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy and may train other staff in use of these techniques
May assist in development of grant proposals for funding of model instruction programs
Assists in defining the objectives of the program and plays a major role in carrying out program duties
Minimum Qualifications
A doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related science field
2 years of teaching core junior and senior level undergraduate classes in machine design, kinematics, vibrations, mechatronics, controls, system dynamics, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer
Preferred Qualifications
Experience as a primary instructor
Evidence of excellence in teaching (e.g., provide samples of teaching evaluations)
Target Salary Range Final salary offer will be commensurate with experience.
Benefits and Total Rewards
As part of UWM’s commitment to supporting the success of our team members through positive experiences, employees are provided with Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life. UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes towards the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an extensive leave package (https://uwm.edu/hr/benefits/leave/) including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays. Please visit this link to view summary benefits information. (Compensation figures are for example purposes only.) UWM Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life (https://uwm.edu/hr/benefits-to-benefit-you-and-your-life/)
Application Instructions
Application Instructions: Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide:
A cover letter addressing your education/experience as it applies to all minimum and preferred qualifications
A resume/CV
Student/peer teaching evaluations related to intended areas of instruction (Document 1)
A “Teaching Statement” describing your experience and approach to teaching
A document listing the names, position, and contact information (phone & email) for three professional references. Finalists will be expected to submit 3 reference letters.
Applicants are required to apply online through this link: https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/39462 no later than 10/26/2024. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidate’s application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.
Application Deadline 10/26/2024
Continuous (Open Until Filled?) No
If Continuous, Initial Review Date
Position Contact Name Roshan Dsouza
Contact Phone 414-229-6952
Contact Email dsouza@uwm.edu
Application Notes
For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.
Legal Notices
AA/EO Statement
UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
Reasonable Accommodations
UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBC and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.
Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Job Categories Faculty/Instruction - Engineering and Applied Science
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Other Document 1
References
Teaching Philosophy
Optional Documents