Faculty Specialist I
- Lecturer
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- Terminal 1Year Appointment
| Position Details
Posting Summary
College College Of EngineeringApp Sci
Executive Area Provost & VP Academic Affairs
Department Mechanical & Aerospace Engr
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number F335P
Job Type Non-Tenure Track
Pay Type ExemptSalaried
Pay Grade FS1
Campus Location WMU-Kalamazoo
- Main Campus
Salary Range Pay ismensurate with qualifications and experience,bined with an excellent benefits package.
Number of Vacancies 1
General Summary The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Western Michigan University invites applications for a full-time Faculty Specialist position. This is a teaching-focused position designed for a practitioner and educator who is dedicated to undergraduate instruction and student success.
We are seeking candidates to fill two specific but overlapping needs within the department:
Aerospace Engineering Focus:
Primarily responsible for teaching undergraduate courses within the Aerospace Engineering curriculum.
Mechanical Engineering Focus:
Primarily responsible for teaching undergraduate courses within the Mechanical Engineering curriculum.
Major Duties Teaching a full load of undergraduate courses, laboratories, and recitations in their respective discipline (Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering).
Developing and updating course materials to ensure curriculum remains current with industry standards and accreditation requirements.
Mentoring and advising undergraduate students, including the supervision of Senior Design projects.
Maintaining and managing instructional laboratories and equipment.
Participating in departmental, college, and university servicemittees.
Collaborating with faculty to support student recruitment and retention efforts.
Opportunity to participate in collaborative research activities in the department and college, though they are not required to develop an independent research program.
Minimum Qualifications An earned Master of Science degree from an accredited institution in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related discipline, AND a minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional expertise.
OR an earned Ph.D. (or equivalent) from an accredited institution in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
Strong oral and writtenmunication skills.
Desired Qualifications Demonstrated experience in teaching at the university level.
Significant industrial experience in mechanical or aerospace design, manufacturing, or analysis.
Experience with industry-standard engineering software and tools (e.g., CAD, FEA, CFD, etc.).
A track record of effective mentorship or supervision of student projects.
Special Instructions to Applicants Additional Position Information Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, go to: wmichhrbenefits-faculty
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering offers ABET-accredited undergraduate programs in Mechanical Engineering and Aerospace Engineering, as well as Master's and Ph.D. programs in both disciplines. Our faculty are dedicated to excellence in teaching and research, preparing students for successful careers in industry,ernment, and academia.
