Assistant Professor

Engineering Technology

Position/Salary

The Department of Engineering Technology at Western Washington University seeks applicants to fill a full-time, tenure-track, Assistant Professor Position to begin September 16, 2007. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

Responsibilities

Position responsibilities include teaching Engineering Technology core courses as well as advanced courses in one or more of the following areas:  CNC machining, vehicle design/manufacturing, or plastics and composite materials. Additional responsibilities include: continued curriculum development, student advising and recruitment, developing internship and interdisciplinary opportunities, professional interactions with colleagues and industry, accreditation activities, student club and professional development activities. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain a strong commitment to a high level of scholarly activity and to participate in department and University developmental activities. 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Masters degree (received from an accredited institution prior to September 16, 2007) in Engineering, Engineering Technology or a closely related discipline

Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Three years of recent, relevant industry-based professional experience

Ability to teach core courses (e.g., manufacturing economics, fluid power, statics, strength of materials, machining, industrial quality assurance) and courses in one or more of the following areas: CNC machining, vehicle design/manufacturing, plastics and composite materials

Demonstrated experience in machining, vehicle design/manufacturing or composite materials

Successful prior teaching experience

Ability to work with a diverse student body and staff

Application

A complete application should include:

A letter of application outlining how you meet the qualifications for the position

A statement of your teaching philosophy

A statement of your research experience and interests

A resume or curriculum vita

Names, addresses and phone numbers of five professional references

Three written letters of recommendation (included with the candidate’s materials)

Send materials to:        

Western Washington University

Attn: Steven H. Dillman, Chair

Engineering Technology Department

516 High Street, ET 204

Bellingham, WA  98225-9086

Review of applications will begin January 5, 2007.  Position is open until filled.

Electronic applications are discouraged.

For further information about the position and/or the department contact Professor Steven Dillman, Chair:

Phone: (360) 650-3380

E-mail: dillman@cc.wwu.edu

You may visit the Engineering Technology Department web site at www.etec.wwu.edu

 to view additional information about the department and its programs.

Department/University

Part of Western’s College of Sciences and Technology, the Engineering Technology Department offers

5 distinct academic programs: Industrial Design, Electronics Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Plastics Engineering Technology and Industrial Technology. The three engineering technology programs are accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.  The Industrial Design program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. There are 15 full-time faculty, several part-time faculty and 6 staff members in the department.  The department is housed in the Ross Engineering Technology Building and serves approximately 450 majors.

Western Washington University is a comprehensive, regional university located on a beautiful campus in Bellingham, WA.  Fall 2006 enrollment includes 12,979 full- and part-time students. Western’s philosophy underscores education of individual students, academic quality and dedication to community. Promotion and tenure decisions at Western Washington University are based upon teaching effectiveness, scholarly activity and service activity. WWU is state-funded and operates on the quarter system between mid-September and mid-June. The six- and nine-week summer session is currently self-sustaining.

WWU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff.  Women, minorities, persons with disabilities, Vietnam-era veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply.  For disability accommodation, call the Employee Relations-Disability Specialist/ADA Coordinator at (360) 650-7410 or TTY (360) 650-7696.  All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services before beginning work at WWU.

WWU is committed to fostering a safe learning and working environment.  Our Annual Campus Security Report can be viewed at www.wwu.edu/depts/vpsa/asr.htm and includes information on campus crime and WWU safety policies and procedures.  For a paper copy call Human Resources at (360) 650-3774, TTY (360) 650-7696.  For alternate formats call (360) 650-3839.