The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Western Kentucky University is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity in Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MET). The University has a strong commitment to achieving diversity among its faculty and staff. We are seeking to fill a full-time, nine-month, tenure-eligible appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the MET Program starting August 2025.
The successful candidate must have the ability to guide students in manufacturing projects. The Manufacturing Engineering Technology program is committed to producing graduates who are well prepared for the start of productive, and ever-changing successful careers.
The responsibilities of this position include teaching, scholarship, and service that are to be conducted within the context of the University, School, and Program mission statements. The successful candidate must participate in the applied learning environment, be dedicated to excellence in teaching, and will be expected to develop a productive scholarly program that engages students in applied research. Service activities at all levels of the university are expected, as well as academic and professional mentoring of students. Our faculty take ownership of the program's curricula and create experiences necessary to prepare students for professional excellence. The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences promotion, tenure, and post-tenure review policies describe the professional and academic qualifications necessary for our program.
Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.
Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.
Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's website.
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About Western Kentucky University
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