Assistant Professor of Engineering Technology
Category: Faculty Positions
Department: SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
Locations: Macomb, IL
APPOINTMENT: August 19, 2027
RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in basic electronics, industrial power and control systems, facilities management, robotics, and drone systems; evaluate and report on the achievement of Student Learning Outcomes, Program Objectives, and Curriculum; collaborate and share responsibilities with other faculty, including maintenance of laboratory equipment and software; serve on School, College, and University committees; maintain office hours in accordance with the negotiated contract; foster corporate and community alliances; assist in efforts to recruit and retain students; advise and mentor student organizations.
This is a nine-month full-time tenure-track appointment with the potential for summer teaching opportunities.
RANK & SALARY: Assistant Professor. $80,006 - $100,008 per year; salary commensurate with progressive experience.
Western Illinois University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans, (HMO's, OAP's, QCHP, and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long-Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts (HAS, MCAP, and DCAP), 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans.
Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.
Other benefits available to eligible employees include: paid time-off, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Waiver programs, and discounts to the local YMCA.
For a full list of benefits as a WIU employee, please visit our Benefits Homepage: https://www.wiu.edu/human_resources/benefits/
For questions on benefits, or eligibility, contact our benefits team at HR-Benefits@wiu.edu or by calling 309-298-1971.
Job Requirements:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Earned doctorate in a related field from an accredited university. The required degree must be conferred from a regionally accredited degree-granting institution of higher education (or equivalent from an international accrediting body)
- Relevant professional industrial and/or manufacturing management work experience, plus excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Distinguished record in teaching, scholarship, and service with demonstrated interest in an area of research that aligns with the WIU School of Engineering and Technology;
- Ability to work with multiple constituencies and across diverse disciplines.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident of the U.S.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Demonstrated experience in the U.S. with an industrial and/or manufacturing company.
- Commitment to applying technology to teaching and learning.
- Record of involvement in professional organizations and community relations.
- Experience with STEM programming or implementation and sustainability.
For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionally accredited degree-granting institution of higher education (or equivalent from an international accrediting body). Unless otherwise stated, the degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.
Additional Information:
THE DEPARTMENT:
The School of Engineering Technology prepares students to become ethical, responsible professionals who can apply practical knowledge, technology, and problem-solving skills to meet the evolving needs of today's workforce. The School emphasizes hands-on learning, innovation, leadership, critical thinking, and transforming concepts into tangible results.
Located on Western Illinois University's Macomb campus, the School offers a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, as well as minors in Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Technology, and Construction and Facilities Management. Through applied learning experiences, students develop the technical knowledge, professional competencies, and project management skills necessary to succeed in a dynamic global society.
For additional information about the School, please visit: https://www.wiu.edu/cbt/set/
THE UNIVERSITY:
http://wiu.edu/about/
Since 1899, Western Illinois University has provided outstanding educational opportunities to individuals in west central Illinois and well beyond our region and state. WIU's traditional residential campus in Macomb, Illinois, is the educational, cultural and athletic center of the region, while the WIU-Quad Cities non-residential branch campus in Moline, Illinois, is the only public university in the immediate Quad Cities region.
WIU-Macomb, IL:
Western's traditional, residential main campus offers a comprehensive slate of undergraduate and graduate programs, including a doctorate in education, and post-baccalaureate certificates. A diverse community in west central Illinois, Macomb features a unique blend of agriculture, industry, service, retail, education, and culture. Macomb serves as the county seat, with connections across the state with Amtrak providing twice-daily service from Macomb to Chicago (and point in-between). Macomb is located approximately 75 miles from the Quad Cities International Airport (Moline, IL) and 70 miles from the Greater Peoria Regional Airport (Peoria, IL).
WIU-Quad Cities:
Located on the banks of the Mississippi River in Moline, Illinois, the WIU-Quad Cities campus is the only public four-year regional university that serves the Quad Cities region. Designed as a metropolitan commuter campus, WIU-Quad Cities offers select undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Moline is located just 80 miles north of the Macomb campus and is centered within a diverse, bi-state community of 383,000 that offers a broad range of cultural, social, and entertainment amenities and experiences, as well as varied businesses and industries.
http://wiu.edu/academics
More than 61 undergraduate degree programs, 41 graduate programs, two doctoral programs and 16 post-baccaulaureate certificate programs prepare students for a successful career after graduation.
Student Resources
More than 200 student organizations at Western provide social, academic, recreation, athletics, service, academic, and many other opportunities for students to grow and learn, develop leadership skills, and much more. Numerous concerts, lectures, films, dance performances, cultural events and more are presented and performed each year, along with numerous major theatrical and dance productions and studio shows, and a variety of service-oriented projects and activities.
http://wiu.edu/athletics
The University's athletics program, based on the Macomb campus, sponsors 17 NCAA Division I intercollegiate men's and women's varsity sports. All varsity sports compete at the Division I level through The Ohio Valley Conference.
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