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
Preferred Qualifications
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.
Closing Date Notes
Review of
applications will begin November 1, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled.
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