Assistant Professor in Manufacturing Engineering Technology Contract

Assistant Professor in Manufacturing Engineering Technology

About Western Kentucky
University:

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is a student-centered, applied-research institution committed to providing its
students with a transformative academic and social experience and to elevating its surrounding communities. Founded in 1906, WKU is the
second largest undergraduate institution in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with approximately 15,035 students (29% first generation, 18%
underrepresented minority) and just over 2,500 faculty and staff employees.

Western Kentucky University is committed to empowering
its campus community to embrace diversity by building equitable and inclusive learning, working, and living environments. At the heart of
our mission, we seek to provide holistic education and employment experiences that prepare students, faculty, and staff to become effective
scholars, contributors, and leaders in our diverse and evolving communities.

Located 65 miles north of Nashville, TN, and just over
100 miles south of Louisville, KY, WKU’s main campus is in Bowling Green, KY – a city with approximately 70,000 residents. Our population is
ethnically diverse, with more than 85 languages spoken in and around Bowling Green, and people from 35 nationalities call our community
home.

Western Kentucky University seeks to attract talented faculty and staff who are inspired individually to contribute to WKU’s
strategic plans and ongoing success. We offer comprehensive wellness and health benefits to employees and their families, including domestic
partners and other qualified dependents and take pride in providing a workplace culture that supports balancing the responsibilities of work
and family life. Paid-time off for holidays, vacation and sick leave, and a tuition discount program for employees and dependents are also
provided. Learn more about WKU and Bowling Green at wku.edu/about.

Job Description:

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.

Requirements:

• An earned doctorate in Technology,
  Technology Management, Engineering Management, Adult Education, Industrial Technology or closely related field is required.
• University-level teaching experience and/or professional experience directly related to Manufacturing.
• Ability to teach several
  courses in the MET curriculum including lab-based courses. 

Additional Information:

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 https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.

Information
concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php

For information related to job postings, please email employment@wku.edu.

Application
Instructions:

The following items must be submitted through this electronic talent management system by February 1,
2025, although expressions of interest may be considered until the position is filled:

• Letter of Intent
• Curriculum Vita
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Names and contact information of
three reference providers will be collected during the application process. Reference letters will be requested by the Search Committee
through an online process at a later date.

You will receive email confirmation once you have successfully completed the application
process.

Quicklink to apply: https://wku.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=183250