What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lecturer of Electrical Engineering position at University of Wisconsin Platteville?
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Position Title:
Lecturer of Electrical EngineeringJob Category:
Academic StaffEmployment Type:
Terminal (Fixed Term)Job Profile:
LecturerPosition Summary:
The University of Wisconsin–Platteville invites applications for a full‑time, 9‑month Lecturer position in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The successful candidate will be a dedicated educator who is committed to high‑quality undergraduate instruction, hands‑on learning, and student success. This role focuses on teaching courses and laboratories within Electrical Engineering, supporting student development, and contributing to departmental service activities.
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University of Wisconsin System offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid leave, and other employee programs. For more information, visit: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses, including assessment of student performance
- Develops instructional design and curriculum relevant to a course of instruction
- Serves as an initial point of contact for students as it relates to specific course or series content and expectations
The Academic Instructional Staff member will:
Teach a full load of undergraduate Electrical Engineering and/or engineering core courses each semester in both classroom and laboratory environments.
- Develop and maintain course materials, assessments, and student learning activities aligned with program and department outcomes.
Provide academic support, guidance, and mentoring to undergraduate students.
Foster an inclusive, supportive, and student-centered learning environment.
Participate in departmental meetings, advising efforts when appropriate, curriculum discussions, and assigned service responsibilities.
Contribute to continuous improvement of courses, laboratories, and instructional practices through collaboration with colleagues.
Education Qualifications:
Required Education: Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
Preferred Education: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field.
Required Skills, Experience, and Certifications/Licensures
Demonstrated ability or strong potential to teach undergraduate students effectively in classroom and laboratory settings.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to teach in several foundational areas of electrical engineering (e.g., circuits, electronics, signals, digital circuits, engineering computation, electromagnetics, controls, or related topics).
Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
Preferred Skills, Experience, and Certifications/Licensures
Prior college‑level teaching experience, especially in undergraduate engineering programs.
Relevant industry experience in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
Experience with laboratory instruction, curriculum development, or instructional innovation.
Professional engineering licensure (EIT or PE) or eligibility for future licensure.
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) is recognized for its excellent undergraduate programs. The programs provide students with the knowledge and experience needed to pursue a productive lifelong career in industry or to engage in further study at the graduate level. It consists of Electrical Engineering program, Computer Engineering program, and Sustainability and Renewable Energy Systems. In Fall 2025, there were 102 full-time new freshman enrollments in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering. As of Fall 2025, the department serves a total of 359 undergraduate students. The Bachelor of Science programs in the department align with the mission statement of the university by delivering a hands-on approach, where students learn by doing. The hands-on approach is evident in the curriculum, with the majority of coursework having a laboratory experience associated with them.
The department also offers courses to remote students through the UW-Platteville Engineering Partnerships (PEP) program. Most of the courses in ECE department are provided through distance modality for students enrolled in the PEP program.
College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science
The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department is in the College of Engineering, Mathematics, and Science (EMS). The College of EMS serves 2,653 undergraduate students and 73 graduate students. The College of EMS’s values are provided below:
We, the employees of the College of EMS, value being a key player in our undergraduate students’ success:
We value teaching excellence, continuously improving our teaching skills, creating engaging learning environments, and implementing known best practices in STEM education
We value nurturing a culture of care toward our students and our colleagues • We value the university’s goal of serving students with a wide range of preparation, and we meet our students where they are
We value high standards to prepare our students for the rigors of the STEM workplace
We value providing job-ready skills to our students through authentic, applied, and hands-on learning experiences
Why It’s Great to be a Pioneer:
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, founded in 1866, offers 47 baccalaureate and 10 master's programs. It possesses institutional strengths in middle level education, engineering, industrial technology, agriculture, criminal justice and business. The campus is located in Southwest Wisconsin's largest and most historic community. The region offers excellent school systems, high quality medical and hospital facilities, outstanding recreational opportunities, and vibrant businesses and industries. UW-Platteville is a cultural and educational center for the Tri-State region of Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin. The ECE department currently has 8 tenured faculty, a tenure-track faculty, and 2 instructional academic staff. It serves approximately 324 majors, and graduates approximately 58 students per year.
Application Deadline:
Applications must be submitted through our online applicant portal. Applications are due by March 10, 2026, although they will be accepted until the position has been filled.
How to Apply:
The following documents are required for applicant consideration:
Letter of application addressing all required qualifications.
A current curriculum vitae.
Teaching philosophy consisting of no more than two (2) pages detailing your instructional attitudes and pedagogical philosophy, including information on how you will provide an inclusive learning environment for all students.
Contact information (name, telephone number, and email address) for 3 professional references
Legal Notices and Important Information:
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University ensures physical accessibility to work environments for persons with disabilities and will provided reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment. Upon request, the University will provide reasonable accommodations for religious observances and practices.
The University is committed to a program of affirmative action for women, racial minorities, persons with disabilities, disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era. While the Chancellor assumes overall responsibility for the success of the program, university administrators and supervisors are responsible and accountable for implementation. Authority for monitoring the program is delegated to Human Resources.
Each individual associated with the University is called upon to pledge a new and revitalized commitment to build and maintain a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination, an environment that fosters mutual respect, recognizes the dignity and worth of all people, and promotes to the fullest, equal employment opportunity through affirmative action.
In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Annual Security & Annual Fire Safety Report is available for review. Call the UW-Platteville Campus Police Office at 608.342.1584 for a paper copy of the annual report.
The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7).
UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
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