Assistant Professor - Industrial Studies
- Employer
- University of Wisconsin-Platteville
- Location
- Wisconsin, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Mar 4, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Labor & Industrial Relations
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The Department of Industrial Studies is looking for a dynamic full-time, tenure track faculty in Industrial Technology Management with emphasis in Manufacturing Technology Management. Responsibilities for this position include teaching the following: AC/DC fundamentals, digital electronics, industrial controls and computer integrated manufacturing systems. This is a unique opportunity in that this position will also oversee two brand new automation laboratories: Electronics and Industrial Control Systems Lab, and Robotics Lab.
Course content for this position includes some or all of the following: robotics, industrial controls, electronics, sensors, program logic controllers, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, machining, robotic systems, flexible manufacturing systems, and other related manufacturing courses, depending upon education and/or experience.
Responsibilities for faculty include:
- oversight of two new automation laboratories
- serving as academic advisor
- maintaining, purchasing, and preparing equipment for use in laboratories
- developing curricula that includes the use of laboratory equipment engaging students in a hands-on setting
- engaging in scholarly activities, becoming involved (continued involvement) with student and related professional organizations
- outreach to industry, undergraduate research and grants, professional development, and service to the university and community
- professional engagement with students in and out of the classroom
- ability to work with colleagues in a collegial environment to prepare grants, conduct research, and seek external funding.
Applicants must respond to all required qualifications.
What You'll Need to Succeed:
- Masters in: Industrial Technology Management, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Technology Education, or closely related field with specialization in industrial controls, computer integrated manufacturing and/or robotics.
- Applicants with ten years of industrial experience in a closely related field OR five years of teaching experience in manufacturing and materials processes
- A Bachelor of Science in; Industrial Technology Management, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Technology Education, or closely related field with specialization in industrial controls, computer integrated manufacturing and/or robotics.
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