About the role
Title: Assistant Professor of Engineering (MFET)
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 nine-month, 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 engineering and manufacturing engineering technology courses, as well as freshman engineering courses. The selected candidate is also expected to direct student design projects. It is expected that tenure-track faculty members will have a research agenda that leads to scholarly works and the engagement of undergraduate students.
Required Knowledge and Skills
Doctorate in 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
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 teaching, research and/or work experience in manufacturing and 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. Thomas N. McDonald, search committee chair, at tnmcdonald@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