Instructor of Engineering Technology

Western Illinois University; Illinois; On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance plans

Dental Insurance

Vision Plan

Life Insurance

AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment

Long-Term Disability (LTD)

Flex Spending Accounts

403(b) & 457(b) Plans

SURS retirement benefits

Tuition Waiver programs

Job summary

Western Illinois University seeks a faculty member for a 9-month, non-tenure track teaching position in Engineering Technology. The role requires teaching up to four classes per semester across construction and industrial design areas and collaborating on lab operations.

Responsibilities include committee service, maintaining office hours, and contributing to student success and program outcomes. Salary ranges from $42,012 to $70,002, commensurate with experience, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field from an accredited university.
• Relevant professional industrial and/or manufacturing management work experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to four classes per semester in three or more areas listed.
• Collaborate and share responsibilities with other faculty, including maintenance of laboratory equipment and software.
• Serve on department, college, and university committees.
• Maintain office hours in accordance with the negotiated contract.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Lab equipment maintenance

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in a related field

Professional industrial/manufacturing management work experience

Job description

Responsibilities

• Teach up to four classes per semester in three or more of the following areas: Introduction to Construction Management; Industrial, Product, and/or Mechanical Design; Materials Science; Materials destructive and non-destructive testing; Industrial and/or Manufacturing Processes; Industrial/Construction Safety (authorized for 30 hour course); Metrology.
• Collaborate and share responsibilities with other faculty, including maintenance of laboratory equipment and software.
• Serve on department, college, and university committees.
• Maintain office hours in accordance with the negotiated contract.

Rank & Salary

9-month, non-tenure track position. $42,012 - $70,002 per year, commensurate with experience.

Benefits

• 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

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:

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.

• paid time-off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Waiver programs
• discounts to the local YMCA.

For questions on benefits, or eligibility, contact our benefits team at [e-mail] or by calling 309-298-1971.

Required Qualifications

• A Master's degree in a related field from an accredited university.
• Relevant professional industrial and/or manufacturing management work experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated management experience in the U.S. with an industrial and/or manufacturing company.
• Distinguished teaching and service.
• 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.

Additional Information

THE DEPARTMENT: The School of Engineering Technology prepares students to become ethical, responsible professionals who can apply practical knowledge, technology, and problem-solving skills to meet the evolving needs of today's workforce. The School emphasizes hands-on learning, innovation, leadership, critical thinking, and transforming concepts into tangible results.

Located on Western Illinois University's Macomb campus, the School offers a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, as well as minors in Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Technology, and Construction and Facilities Management. Through applied learning experiences, students develop the technical knowledge, professional competencies, and project management skills necessary to succeed in a dynamic global society.