Assistant Professor of Engineering

Title:Assistant Professor of Engineering

Concentration:Mechanical

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 Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education at the University of Southern Indiana invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Engineering position, with a start date of August 2026.

Duties/Responsibilities

This position includes classroom and lab teaching assignments in mechanical engineering and technology courses, as well as freshman engineering. The successful 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 required. ABD 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 2026, terminal degree must be completed by the end of July 2027.

About the College

The University of Southern Indiana is committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship and professional activity, and service to the university and the community. Our campus is in the rolling hills of the southwestern Ohio River valley on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, Indiana. We offer employees exceptional benefits, including:

• 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 your annual salary.
• Full tuition fee waiver for employees and 75% tuition discount for your spouse and dependent children.
• Free access to Recreation, Fitness, and 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 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. Brandon Field, search committee chair, at bsfield@usi.edu.

Best Consideration Date:

For best consideration, please submit materials by November 6, 2025.

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

USI is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities