RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in mechanics and thermo-fluids; assess, evaluate and report on the achievement of EAC-ABET Student Learning Outcomes, Program Objectives and Curriculum; serve on school, college and university committees; maintain regular office hours; foster corporate and community alliances; assist in efforts to recruit and retain students; advise and mentor student organizations.

For a listing of the current curriculum see: http://www.wiu.edu/qc/engineering

This position reports to the Director of the School of Engineering, who reports to the Dean of the College of Business and Technology.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Earned doctorate from an institution with an EAC-ABET accredited Mechanical Engineering program; demonstrated mechanics and thermo-fluids with ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in typical mechanical engineering courses; distinguished record in teaching, scholarship and service with demonstrated interest in an area of research that aligns with the WIU School of Engineering; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work with multiple constituencies and across diverse engineering disciplines. Must be a US Citizen or a permanent resident of the US. Must be able to pass a back-ground check and obtain a security clearance. 

 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in EAC-ABET accreditation assessment, evaluation and reporting processes; Professional Engineering registration and experience relevant to the mechanical engineering disciplines included in the WIU Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree (Solid Mechanics, Mechanical Design, CAD, Thermo-fluids, Manufacturing); proficiency with engineering curriculum and course development; experience with student recruitment and retention; a record of involvement in professional societies and community relations; experience in other engineering disciplines such as robotics, quality, welding, etc; ability to support/deliver content in at least one of the functional areas of engineering or manufacturing technology.

For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionally accredited degree-granting institution of higher education (or equivalent from an international accrediting body). Unless otherwise stated, the degree must be "in hand" at the time of application.