Assistant Professor of Engineering Technology - Western Illinois University

Recognized as a "Best Midwestern College" by the Princeton Review. Western Illinois University, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, serves nearly 5,000 students at its traditional, residential four-year campus in Macomb, IL and its metropolitan, non-residential branch campus in Moline, 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 questions on benefits, or eligibility, contact our benefits team at HR-Benefits or by calling .

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 theWIU 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.

THE DEPARTMENT:

The School of Engineering Technology prepares students to become ethical, responsible professionals who can apply practical knowledge, technology, and problem-solving…