Instructor of Engineering Technology

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13752554 Instructor of Engineering Technology Category: Faculty Positions Department: SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY Locations: Macomb, IL APPOINTMENT: January 2027 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. 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: https://www.wiu.edu/human_resources/benefits/ For questions on benefits, or eligibility, contact our benefits team at [email protected] or by calling 309-298-1971. Job Requirements: 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. 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: 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 cience 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. For additional information about the School, please visit: https://www.wiu.edu/cbt/set/ THE UNIVERSITY: About WIU 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-M