Instructor​/Assistant Professor Energy Engineering

Position Information

Position Title: Instructor/Assistant Professor Energy Engineering

Requisition Number: F00501P

Open Date: 11/20/2025

Close Date: Open until filled

Job Description

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.

Job Duties

The selected individual will teach a variety of fundamental energy engineering courses. Expected duties include program building, advising, community and industry outreach, course development, and service to the department, college, and university.

Required courses to be taught are Introduction to Nuclear Energy;
Reactor Theory, Safety and Design; and Radiation Protection. Additional areas of interest include, but are not limited to, Senior Project I & II, Nuclear Industry Fundamentals, and the development of energy engineering technical electives.

Required Qualifications (Tenure‑Track)

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

Required Qualifications (Instructor)

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Background Check and Security

The position requires a criminal background check conducted before employment.

Benefits Summary

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/Part Time

Full Time

Notes to Applicant

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 for the candidate to be active in scholarship through publications of peer‑reviewed papers, attending conferences, workshops, and grant writing.

Screening of applications will begin December 21, 2025. The position will remain open until filled.

Physical Activity of this position

Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.

Physical Requirements of this position

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.

Visual Acuity Requirements

Color, depth perception and field of vision. Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.

Conditions the worker will be subject to in this position

None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae (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

Optional Documents

• Other Document 1
• Other Document 2

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