Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Category: Faculty Positions
Department: SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
Locations: Moline, IL
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APPOINTMENT: Tenure-track appointment beginning August 2026
RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in mechanics, fluids and related mechanical engineering subjects, 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/cbt/set
This is a nine-month full time tenure track appointment with the potential for summer teaching opportunities.
RANK & SALARY: Assistant Professor, 9-month appointment. $7,242 - $9,778 per month, commensurate with experience.
Western Illinois University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits.
These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans, (HMO's, OAP's, QCHP, and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long-Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts (HAS, MCAP, and DCAP), 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans.
Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.
Other benefits available to eligible employees include: paid time-off, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Waiver programs, and discounts to the local YMCA. For a full list of benefits as a WIU employee, please visit our Benefits Homepage: http://www.wiu.edu/ vpas/human_resources/benefits/.
For questions on benefits, or eligibility, contact our benefits team at mailto:HR-Benefits@wiu.edu or by calling 309-298-1971.
Job Requirements:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Earned doctorate from an institution with an EAC-ABET accredited Mechanical Engineering program;
• Demonstrated expertise in mechanics, fluid dynamics and other related mechanical engineering courses with ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in those areas;
• Distinguished record in teaching, scholarship and service with demonstrated interest in an area of research that aligns with the WIU School of Engineering and Technology;
• 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, Fluid Mechanics, Robotics, Automation, etc.);
• 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 manufacturing, welding, etc.
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 conferred at the time of appointment.
Additional Information:
ABOUT THE SCHOOL: The School of Engineering and Technology represents a spectrum of disciplines that utilize technology to effect innovation and efficiencies in the applied creation of value-added products and related processes in the context of STEM and related educational programs. The school's engineering disciplines (General, Mechanical, Civil, and Electrical) are mostly offered through the Quad Cities Campus in Moline, IL. The Engineering Technology undergraduate program is offered in the Quad Cities and on the Macomb campus. The Construction and Facilities Management program is offered only in Macomb. The school also offers graduate programs of study in Engineering Technology and Instructional Design & Technology.
The school serves approximately 250 undergraduate majors and 70 graduate majors. All Engineering disciplines are accredited by ABET. The Construction and Facilities Management program is in the process to attaining ACCE accreditation.
For additional information about the school, please visit: http://www.wiu.edu/cbt/set
ABOUT THE COLLEGE: For over 50 years, the College of Business and Technology has prepared students to make meaningful contributions in business, commerce, and technology. Organized around five schools including Agriculture; Accounting, Finance, Economics and Decision Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering and Technology, and Management and Marketing, the college delivers innovative, integrative, technology focused programs providing immersive, experience-based learning to over 1,800 undergraduate and graduate students. Collaborative relationships with industry through joint technology development and deployment are the cornerstone of our educational offerings.
The College of Business and Technology is among an elite group of fewer than 5 percent of business schools worldwide that are accredited at both the undergraduate and graduate levels by AACSB International. It is also among a select 1 percent of business schools worldwide that have additional specialized AACSB accreditation for their accountancy programs.
THE UNIVERSITY:
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Since 1899, Western Illinois University has provided outstanding educational opportunities to individuals in west central Illinois and well beyond our region and state. WIU's traditional residential campus in Macomb, Illinois, is the educational, cultural and athletic center of the region, while the WIU-Quad Cities non-residential branch campus in Moline, Illinois, is the only public university in the immediate Quad Cities region.
WIU-Macomb, IL: Western's traditional, residential main campus offers a comprehensive slate of undergraduate and graduate programs, including a doctorate in education, and post-baccalaureate certificates. A diverse community in west central Illinois, Macomb features a unique blend of agriculture, industry, service, retail, education, and culture. Macomb serves as the county seat, with connections across the state with Amtrak providing twice-daily service from Macomb to Chicago (and point in between). Macomb is located approximately 75 miles from the Quad Cities International Airport (Moline, IL) and 70 miles from the Greater Peoria Regional Airport (Peoria, IL).
WIU-Quad Cities: Located on the banks of the Mississippi River in Moline, Illinois, the WIU-Quad Cities campus is the only public four-year regional university that serves the Quad Cities region. Designed as a metropolitan commuter campus, WIU-Quad Cities offers select undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Moline is located just 80 miles north of the Macomb campus and is centered within a diverse, bi-state community of 383,000 that offers a broad range of cultural, social, and entertainment amenities and experiences, as well as varied businesses and industries.
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More than 200 student organizations at Western provide social, academic, recreation, athletics, service, academic, and many other opportunities for students to grow and learn, develop leadership skills, and much more.
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