Assistant Professor - Mechanical Engineering & Technology - Advanced Manufacturing

Eastern Washington University, United States

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: Cheney, WASHINGTON
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Working Title Assistant Professor - Mechanical Engineering & Technology - Advanced Manufacturing
Posting Number 2022045FP

Position Information


Classification Title Assistant Professor
Classification Code 8003
RCW Exemption Criteria 10 - Academic Personnel
EWU Position Number F99250
CUPA Code 15.00 - General Engineering Technologies and Engineering Related Fields
FLSA Exempt - Teaching
Bargaining Unit UFE
% Full Time 100
Salary / Wage Range CUPA
Salary Information
The expected salary upon hire is $77,104.
Anticipated Start Date 09/16/2023
Term of Appointment 9 months per academic year, mid-September through mid-June
Location Cheney Campus
County Spokane
Project Description
Project Duration
Background Check Yes - Both

Department Information


Level 1 User with Access Sherry Mowatt
Responsible HR User Britt Pirker
Responsible HR User Email address [email protected] "inquiries only"

Posting Text


Job Summary
The Department of Mechanical Engineering and Technology in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics at Eastern Washington University (EWU) invites applications for a Tenure Track faculty position in Advanced Manufacturing to begin in September 2023.
Located in Cheney, WA, 16 miles from downtown Spokane, the Department of Mechanical Engineering & Technology has 11 faculty in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Applied Technology, Manufacturing Technology, and Construction Management Technology, and roughly 350 undergraduate students. The Spokane area is a regional manufacturing hub supporting high-tech industries throughout Washington. Eastern supports these industries through our large alumni base and the expertise of our faculty and students. Preference will be given to candidates who can support manufacturing and technology through research, industry outreach, and exceptional teaching.
We are seeking broadly trained candidates who will be inspirational teachers, role models, and mentors who complement the strengths of our faculty to engage in instructionally-intensive undergraduate programs. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and to the development of a strong externally funded research program involving undergraduates. Candidates must show a high degree of interest in human and cultural diversity with a demonstrated ability to apply a culturally responsive and flexible approach to teaching and scholarship that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public. Additionally, all faculty are expected to actively participate in curriculum development and assessment of student learning.
Primary areas of responsibility include teaching undergraduate Manufacturing Technology courses, scholarly activity/industrial outreach, curriculum development, and professional service. In addition, they will coordinate class schedules and workloads for faculty, as well as advise students for degree completion. All faculty are expected to engage in effective teaching and assessment of student learning.
EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff, students and academic program offerings and to strengthening sensitivity to diversity throughout the institution. Eastern Washington University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. SPECIAL
ACCOMMODATIONS: Eastern strives to satisfy all requests for special access needs for persons with disabilities. Requests for such accommodations are welcome and may be made by calling Human Resources at: (509) 359‐2381.
About Eastern Washington University
Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWU’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place—the knowledge that comes from the land.
Diversity Statement
EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.
Conditions of Employment
This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value; as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check and applicant certification prior to beginning employment.
All new employees must comply with EWU immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR and proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.
Physical Demands
Essential Functions Analysis forms (“EFA”) describe the physical and mental demands associated with our positions. If you would like to obtain a copy of the Essential Functions Analysis form, which describes the physical and mental demands of the position, please contact Britt Pirker at [email protected]
Pre-Placement Physical No
Hearing Test Yes
Medical Monitoring Post Hire Yes
Protective Equipment
Respiratory protection, hearing protection, eye protection. University, local, regional and state mandates for public and personal protection should be followed as needed.
Required Qualifications
  • BS and/or MS in Manufacturing or a related field
  • PhD in a related field by the appointment date
  • A strong interest in teaching undergraduate Manufacturing Technology courses
  • Excellent communication skills to meet the needs of our diverse student body
  • Demonstrated ability to publish work in the technical literature
  • A strong interest to pursue external funding
  • A strong interest to pursue student recruitment and industry outreach
  • Demonstrated ability to apply a culturally responsive and flexible approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public
Preferred Qualifications
  • BS or MS in Manufacturing
  • At least one year of college teaching experience
  • At least five years of manufacturing field experience
  • Professional licensure and/or certifications
  • Relevant experience in management and supervision is preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to schedule and coordinate workloads for faculty
  • Demonstrated ability to advise students and assist them with timely degree completion
Other Skills and Abilities
Work Schedule Type Other
Work Schedule
Schedule will vary from quarter to quarter to fulfill positions’ responsibilities.
Posting Date 09/20/2022
Open Until Further Notice Yes
Closing Date
Screening to Begin 11/01/2022
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is open until further notice; screening for the Assistant Professor position will begin November 1, 2022. To be assured full consideration, your application must be submitted by that date.
It is strongly recommended that you print a copy of these instructions and the position posting before you begin to complete the online application, as the instructions will not be viewable once you begin the application process.
Submit your application materials through our online applications portal located here: https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381. All materials will be held in strict confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.
Completed applications must include:
1. Letter of application that addresses each of the key responsibilities and qualifications of the position (both required and preferred)
2. Curriculum vitae
3. List of three references with names, title, organization, addresses, email, phone numbers, and their connection to you
4. Statement of your teaching philosophy
5. Description of proposed scholarly activity/industrial outreach program. (Use link for “Other Document #1” to upload document).
6. Diversity Response – As an equal opportunity employer with a multicultural staff and student population, we are interested in how your qualifications prepare you to work with diverse faculty, staff, and student populations representing various cultures and backgrounds that may be different from your own. Please describe how you will apply an approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public.

Job Duties


% of Time 100
Responsibility / Duty
A Faculty Activity Plan will be developed by the end of the first quarter of the selected candidate’s appointment, and will consist of a combination of teaching, research, service, and/or release time to perform administrative duties, as negotiated and as needed to meet the business needs of the department.
Additionally , all faculty are expected to engage in effective teaching and assessment of student learning.
  • Meet all schedule classes;
  • Plan, organize and inform students of the course content, texts, readings, assignments, attendance regulations and methods of evaluation including grading scales;
  • Schedule and attend office hours;
  • Turn in grades according to established deadlines;
  • Advise students who are declared majors on department, college and University requirements and career opportunities.
Essential Function Indicator Yes

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