Assistant Professor of Engineering Technology
About The Position
Western Illinois University is hiring an Assistant Professor of Engineering Technology for a nine-month, full-time tenure-track appointment in the School of Engineering and Technology. The appointment is scheduled to begin August 19, 2027, with potential opportunities for summer teaching. The School is located on the Macomb campus and prepares students to apply practical knowledge, technology, and problem-solving skills to workforce needs through hands-on learning, innovation, leadership, and critical thinking. The professor will develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in basic electronics, industrial power and control systems, facilities management, robotics, and drone systems. The role includes evaluating and reporting on student learning outcomes, program objectives, and curriculum; collaborating with faculty and sharing responsibilities for laboratory equipment and software; serving on committees; maintaining office hours under the negotiated contract; building corporate and community alliances; supporting student recruitment and retention; and advising and mentoring student organizations. The salary range is $80,006–$100,008 per year, commensurate with progressive experience. Eligible employees may receive State of Illinois benefits, including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; paid time off; an Employee Assistance Program; tuition waiver programs; and local YMCA discounts. Employment is contingent on a background investigation and compliance with University policies.
Requirements
- Earned doctorate in a related field from an accredited university; the degree must be conferred by the time of appointment unless otherwise stated.
- Relevant professional industrial and/or manufacturing management work experience.
- Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Distinguished record in teaching, scholarship, and service, with demonstrated interest in a research area aligned 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 permanent resident of the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated experience in the United States 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.
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.
Benefits
- Health insurance plans (HMO, OAP, QCHP, and CDHP)
- Dental insurance
- Vision plan
- Life insurance
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
- Supplemental Long-Term Disability
- Flexible spending accounts (HAS, MCAP, and DCAP)
- 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans
- Participation in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS) for eligible employees
- Paid time off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition waiver programs
- Discounts to the local YMCA
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
