Title:Assistant Professor of Engineering (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 2027.

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. This faculty member may teach classes in one of more of the following areas: Machine Design, Material Science, Dynamic Systems, Turbomachinery, and/or Engineering Design.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field required. Conditional appointments may be considered at the rank of Instructor for applicants who have completed their graduate course work, but have not completed the doctoral degree at the time of hiring.

About the College

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! For more information, 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

• Letter of application describing teaching, research and/or work experience in mechanical engineering.
• 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. Milad Rezvani-Rad, search committee chair, atmrezvanira@usi.edu.

Best Consideration Date:

For best consideration, please submit materials by October 10, 2026.

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 Associate Director of Human Resources, Constance Hermann, at cjhermann1@usi.edu or (812) 461-5363. Contacting the Associate Director of Human Resources 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

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