Assistant Professor, Manufacturing Engineering

Winthrop University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Manufacturing Engineering to support the development and launch of its new Bachelor of Science in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering program. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses, develop innovative, hands-on learning experiences, mentor students, and establish industry partnerships that connect academic learning with real-world manufacturing challenges. Areas of interest include advanced manufacturing systems, robotics and automation, materials science, electromechanical systems, industrial controls, and smart manufacturing. The candidate will also contribute to curriculum development, pursue scholarly and applied research, and support Winthrop’s mission of preparing graduates to meet the evolving workforce needs of South Carolina and the region.

Position Responsibilities     

• Teach/develop courses in engineering (approximately 9-10 credit hours per semester) and support the development and launch of the new Bachelor of Science in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering program.
• Advising and mentoring of students in the engineering degree program.
• Conduct scholarly activities (e.g., research) in the field of specialization.
• Active engagement in student-centered activities (e.g., research) in the field of specialization.
• Engage in service to the department, college, university, discipline, and community.
• Participate in the Winthrop community as a scholarly academic.
• Other duties as assigned by the department chair

About the College     

To learn more about the College of Business & Technology please visit: https://www.winthrop.edu/cbt/

About Winthrop University  

Founded in 1886, Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina, offers its 5,200-plus undergraduate and graduate students an educational experience that blends liberal arts, professional programs, global awareness, and civic engagement. In its colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business and Technology; Education, Sport, and Human Sciences; and Visual and Performing Arts, Winthrop embraces only those programs and activities that can be delivered at an exemplary level. Winthrop University is achieving national stature as a competitive and distinctive co-educational, public, residential, comprehensive, values-oriented institution. The values of service, excellence, community, and leadership provide the foundation for Winthrop’s continuing development and shape Winthrop’s continuing success. Numerous national accolades reflect the sustained high quality and value of the Winthrop Experience, including the most recent U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of Winthrop as one of the top-10 public comprehensive universities in the South. Winthrop is an active member of the Rock Hill community and recognized as a key component of the region’s economic resurgence. Approximately 20 minutes from Charlotte, North Carolina, Winthrop has direct access to and is engaged in a broad and expansive regional business community. Winthrop’s beautiful campus encompasses a rich architectural blend of neo-Georgian buildings and is included in the National Register of Historic Places. The attractive recreational and research complex area that surrounds Winthrop Lake is home to Winthrop’s 18 Division I men’s and women’s sports.

Benefits          

At Winthrop University, we are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that significantly enhances the total compensation for our employees. In partnership with the State of South Carolina and the Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), our benefits include health and life insurance, generous paid leave, parental leave, and retirement programs. These benefits reflect our commitment to supporting the well-being and financial security of our employees. For more information please visit: https://www.winthrop.edu/hr/employee-benefits.aspx.

Background Check   

Winthrop University is committed to providing a safe campus community. Winthrop conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Position Availability : 08/16/2027

Required Qualifications       

• Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or similar field.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and strong commitment to student learning and development, including interest in undergraduate research.
• Evidence of an ability to maintain an active scholarship agenda.
• Evidence of strong interpersonal skills and the ability to mentor student

Preferred Qualifications       

• The entrepreneurial and leadership spirit to help build Winthrop University’s first ABET-EAC accreditable engineering program.

Employment Conditions      

Position is full-time, nine-month, tenure-track with an expectation of summer employment. Salary is commensurate with qualifications.

Application Instructions       

The application review process begins November 20, 2026. Materials received after this date may be considered if an acceptable candidate has not been found.

Applicants must submit the following materials electronically:

Required Materials:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae (CV) including the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references from whom recommendation letters can be requested.
• Graduate degree transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application but official transcripts will be required for an offer of employment)
• Evidence of excellence in teaching (e.g., course evaluations)

Three letters of recommendation will be requested from semifinalists at a later date. (The CV must include the names, phone numbers, and email addresses for all references.)

For questions about the position, please contact:

Sebastian van Delden

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Winthrop University

Rock Hill, SC 29733

803.323.2220

vandeldens@winthrop.edu