Western Washington University Hiring for Assistant Professor of Polymer Materials Engineering at Bellgham, WA Full Time

Position Title

Assistant Professor of Polymer Materials Engineering

About the
University

Western Washington University is a public institution that was founded in 1893 and is comprised of about
16,000 students. It is recognized as the top public masters-granting university in the Pacific Northwest by US News & World Report. Over
the last two annual surveys of Great Colleges to Work For, the Chronicle of Higher Education has recognized Western for the following
categories: faculty experience, shared governance, tenure clarity and teaching environment.

Western Washington University is in
scenic Bellingham, Washington, a coastal town of about 100,000 residents nestled between the mountains of the North Cascades and the waters
of the Salish Sea. Recreational opportunities abound nearby, including biking, skiing, hiking, sailing, kayaking, and mountaineering. The
city is roughly 60 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia, and 90 miles north of Seattle, Washington, each with a lively cosmopolitan
atmosphere and home to many leading technology companies.

Western Washington University is committed to making continuous
progress to advance accessibility, diversity, equity, and inclusion (ADEI) so that all community members feel safe, supported, and included.
To learn more about Western’s ADEI initiatives, please visit https://www.wwu.edu/diversity.

About the Department

The Polymer Materials
Engineering program, as one of the four programs within the Engineering and Design Department, offers ABET-accredited undergraduate degrees.
As stated in the Department’s Mission, the engineering programs in the Engineering and Design Department have a strong commitment to
teaching and scholarship that develops industry-ready graduates through a combination of creative problem-solving, analytical skills
development, and experiential learning. Programs are all very hands-on, with students involved across the curricula with experiential and
student-centered teaching and learning at the heart of the teaching enterprise. Nearly all courses have a significant laboratory component
to prepare students with the modern tools and processes used in industry. The PME program has been recognized as one of the “Top
Public Colleges for Polymer/Plastics Engineering”.

The Department and the College of Sciences and Engineering are committed
to creating equitable and inclusive learning and working environments for their students, faculty, and staff. A number of faculty-led
initiatives and committees focus on advancing accessibility, diversity, equity, and inclusion in the classroom and beyond. Student clubs
such as the Society of Women Engineers, Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS), and Out in
Science, are also vital to advancing inclusion within the College.

The College of Sciences and Engineering and the Engineering
and Design Department support Western’s mission, which states that together with our students, staff, and faculty, we are committed to
making a positive impact in the state and the world with a shared focus on academic excellence and inclusive achievement. We encourage
applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and other candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and
with diverse experiences interested in this opportunity.

About the Position

Western Washington
University (WWU) invites applications from candidates for a full-time, tenure-track, faculty position in Polymer Materials Engineering (PME)
with an anticipated start date of September 16, 2023. The successful candidate is expected to be appointed as an assistant professor.
We seek individuals with teaching and research interests in any field relevant to applied materials science and engineering, polymer and
composites engineering, with a preference towards candidates with interests in the areas of composites or polymer processing, automation,
simulation or modeling, or recycling/sustainable materials and manufacturing.

The position requires a strong commitment to
teaching and scholarship that supports the Department’s Mission. Teaching responsibilities will include service courses for
engineering, as well as advanced courses in the candidate’s area of specialization. Scholarship responsibilities will include
developing and maintaining a relevant program of scholarship that involves undergraduate researchers and partnerships with industry. It is
expected that the person fulfills working, teaching, and mentoring responsibilities in ways that provide equitable and inclusive
environments for all students, faculty, and staff. This position offers a unique and exciting opportunity to be part of the growth and
development of the program, which will include the development of new curriculum, research areas, and laboratory facilities.

Required Qualifications

1. One of the following:
   1.  An earned PhD in polymer and composites
      engineering, applied materials science and engineering, manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or a
      closely related discipline, received from an accredited institution at the time of application or ABD at the time of application. If ABD,
      all degree requirements must be completed by June 15th of the first year of employment (e.g., for a September 2023 start date, all degree
      requirements must be completed by June 15, 2024).
   2. An earned MS degree in engineering or a closely related discipline, and
      significant, recent, and relevant industry-based professional experience.
2. Commitment to and evidence of the ability to
   teach courses in the Polymer Materials Engineering program.
3. Evidence of the ability to teach shared service courses in the
   Engineering and Design Department.
4. Teaching and scholarship interests that are closely aligned with the Mission of the
   Department.
5. Demonstrated commitment to cultivating learning environments that are equitable and inclusive of students with diverse
   social identities and backgrounds.
6. Commitment and ability to maintain a relevant program of scholarly activity.
7. Excellent
   written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Recent, relevant experience in industry, industry
   sponsored grants, commercialization, and/or industry relations.
2. Successful prior teaching experience.
3. Experience in
   conducting a research program with undergraduate students.
4. Experience with composites or polymer processing, automation, simulation
   or modeling, or recycling/sustainable materials and manufacturing.
5. Recent, relevant experience in industry, industry-sponsored
   grants, commercialization, or industry relations.

Conditions of Employment

All employees must comply
with our Immunization policies, including COVID vaccination by time of hire and Proof of Rubeola Measles Immunity within 60-days of hire.
Please reach out to [email protected] if you need information regarding medical or
religious exemption and applicable accommodations.

Salary

The successful candidate is expected to be
appointed as an assistant professor, with an anticipated starting salary of $90,000-$93,000. Relocation assistance may be available per
University guidelines. Salary and start-up funds are to be determined upon acceptance of the position. For Benefits Information and
Bargaining Unit, see full posting at https://hr.wwu.edu/careers-faculty?job=499894.

Application Instructions

All
applications must be submitted through the “Apply” button at https://hr.wwu.edu/careers-faculty?job=499894 and must include the following six items. Incomplete applications will not
be considered.

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Application Letter
   1. A statement that addresses how you meet the required and
      preferred qualifications for the position, your ability and commitment to fulfill the position responsibilities, and your available starting
      date.
3. Teaching Statement
   1. A statement of your teaching experience, interests, and plans for teaching core and
      advanced courses, and any experience teaching or coordinating undergraduate student projects, particularly any that were industry sponsored.
      Include a summary of teaching evaluations, if applicable.
4.  Research Statement
   1. A statement of your
      research experience and interests. Include any research experience that involved undergraduate students and/or collaboration with
      industry.
5. Accessibility, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
   1. A statement of demonstrated commitment to
      advancing accessibility diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching, scholarship and/or service. Please describe any past contributions to
      accessibility, diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and their impact on students, faculty, staff, and/or your field; describe how you
      will demonstrate a commitment in these areas in teaching, research, and/or service at Western (for context and clarification of our
      expectations, we encourage you to view the web page https://www.wwu.edu/diversity, which highlights the leadership, initiatives, training, and events on accessibility,
      diversity, equity, and inclusion on campus).
6. References
   1. The names and contact information of at least three
      professional references. Please do not send letters of recommendation; these will only be required for semi-finalists, and will be requested
      from the referee via the PageUp application system.

Closing Date Notes

Review of
applications will begin November 1, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled.