Instructor​/Assistant Professor Energy Engineering

Instructor/Assistant Professor Energy Engineering

Requisition Number: F00501P

The College of Engineering, Applied Science & Technology at Weber State University is accepting applications for an assistant tenure track faculty or an instructor position in the Energy Engineering program starting fall semester, 2026. The Energy Engineering program is an extension of the robust Mechanical Engineering department which offers baccalaureate degrees in energy engineering, mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technology and an associate in pre-engineering.

Instructor positions are temporary appointments renewable annually at the sole discretion of the university. If hired as an instructor, transition to tenure‑track requires approval of the Dean and completion of all tenure‑track requirements.

• Teach a variety of fundamental energy engineering courses.
• Program building, advising, community and industry outreach.
• Course development and service to the department, college, and university.
• Required courses to be taught:
  Introduction to Nuclear Energy;
  Reactor Theory, Safety and Design; and Radiation Protection.
• Additional areas of interest:
  Senior Project I & II, Nuclear Industry Fundamentals, and the development of energy engineering technical electives.

Tenure‑track position
:

• A Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering or closely related area.
• At least three years of industry or lab experience.

Instructor (non‑tenure‑track) position
:

• A M.S. in Nuclear Engineering or closely related area.
• At least three years of industry or lab experience.

• A Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering.
• At least five years of industry or lab experience.
• Teaching experience at the university level with positive evaluations.

WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long‑term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays.

Full Time

11/20/2025

If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The salary will be commensurate with experience, and the position comes with a generous benefits program. For promotion, it is required that the candidate be active in scholarship through publications of peer‑reviewed papers, attending conferences, workshops, and grant writing.

• Cover letter specifying primary area of expertise and interest.
• Professional CV with a list of publications.
• At least three professional references with contact information.
• Teaching methodology and interests.
• Research statement describing the candidate’s research vision.

Screening of applications will begin December 21, 2025. The position will remain open until filled. Criminal background check is required as a condition of employment. Weber State is located approximately 30 miles north of Salt Lake City. The surrounding area offers many recreational opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast.

Expressing or exchanging ideas. Conveying detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. Receiving detailed information with or without assistance.

Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.

Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.

The worker will not be substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

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