Part-Time Engineering & Design Instructor

WWU College of Business & Economics; Bellingham (WA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Western Washington University’s Engineering & Design Department maintains a vacancy pool for temporary, non-tenure track teaching in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Polymer Materials Engineering. Openings are anticipated throughout the year, typically filled quarterly, with part-time duties and occasional full-time opportunities.

Responsibilities include teaching assigned courses, staying current in the field, engaging students, providing feedback, holding office hours, collecting

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Manufacturing, Materials, or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Demonstrated potential for effective teaching.
• Commitment to fulfilling working, teaching, and mentoring responsibilities in ways that provide equitable and inclusive environments for all students, faculty, and staff with diverse social identities and backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach ENGR, MFGE, and PME courses as directed by the department chair.
• Be current in your discipline and engage students actively in learning including discussion, writing, and analysis.
• Provide feedback on coursework and examinations; maintain regular office hours per department policy.
• Collect assessment data on student learning and participate in accreditation-related activities.
• Ensure course evaluations are completed and shared with department chairs and faculty for annual review.

Skills

Teaching ability

Equity & inclusion

Industry experience

Education

B.S. in Manufacturing/Materials/Mechanical Eng

M.S. in Manufacturing/Materials/Mechanical Eng or related

Job description

Western Washington University’s Engineering & Design Department maintains a vacancy pool for temporary, non-tenure track teaching in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Polymer Materials Engineering. Openings are anticipated throughout the year, typically filled quarterly, with part-time duties and occasional full-time opportunities.

Responsibilities include teaching assigned courses, staying current in the field, engaging students, providing feedback, holding office hours, collecting