Western Washington University · 1 hour ago
Assistant Professor of Materials Science & Engineering
Bellingham, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $105K/yrWestern Washington University is a public institution recognized for its excellence in teaching and scholarship. The university is seeking an Assistant Professor of Materials Science & Engineering to teach courses, establish a research program, and contribute to the growth of the program and department.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Teach five classes per year
Supervise hands-on teaching and research laboratory activities and safety practices
Establish an active and sustained research program involving undergraduate students
Seek funding to support and sustain research and academic programs
Advise senior design/capstone projects in the PME/MSE program
Participate in departmental, university, and professional service, including ABET accreditation requirements
Contribute to a collaborative, safe, and engaging learning and working environment
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. or ABD (at time of application) in materials science and engineering, manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related discipline, received from an accredited institution (if ABD, all degree requirements must be completed by June 15th of the first year of employment, e.g., June 15, 2027)
An earned MS degree in engineering or a closely related discipline, and significant, recent, and relevant industry-based professional experience
Evidence of the ability to teach courses in the Polymer Materials Engineering program (soon to be Materials Science & Engineering program)
Evidence of the ability to teach premajor engineering courses
Evidence of the ability to teach courses for the upcoming mechanical engineering minor in the Engineering and Design Department
Evidence of commitment and ability to initiate and maintain a relevant program of scholarly activity
Teaching and scholarship philosophies that are closely aligned with the mission of the Program and Department
Evidence of commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching, research, and service
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Recent, relevant experience in industry, industry sponsored grants, commercialization, and/or industry relations
Successful prior teaching and/or curriculum development experience
Experience in conducting a research program with undergraduate students
Experience with one or more of the following: composites materials and processing; advanced thermoplastics & thermosets materials and processing, process automation; computational materials modeling and process simulation; artificial intelligence for materials development or manufacturing, materials and processes for the circular economy; nanomaterials and nanomanufacturing; additive manufacturing; dynamics; thermodynamics; or fluid mechanics
Company
Western Washington University
One of Washington’s six state-funded, four-year institutions of higher education, Western Washington University is state’s third-largest university.
Founded in 1893
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Kim O'Neill
CEO of The Foundation for WWU & Alumni and Vice President of University Advancement
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