Instructor or Assistant Professor Manufacturing Systems Engineering

Instructor or Assistant Professor Manufacturing Systems Engineering

Requisition Number: F00413P

Job Description:
The Manufacturing & Systems Engineering (M&SE) Department in the College of Engineering, Applied Science and Technology (EAST) at Weber State University is accepting applications for a full-time Faculty position in the Manufacturing Systems Engineering program starting July 1, 2025. The M&SE department comprises several programs, including Manufacturing Systems Engineering, which is EAC ABET accredited and Manufacturing Engineering Technology, which is ETAC ABET accredited. The applicant will be required to teach in both programs.

This position will involve teaching a variety of courses in manufacturing systems engineering and manufacturing engineering technology, developing laboratories associated with these courses, assisting the students in the manufacturing labs, and engaging in appropriate scholarly, service and outreach activities. Courses may include manufacturing systems engineering, product design and senior projects. The focus of this position is to teach courses in, but not limited to, Introduction to Manufacturing Systems, Production Systems Modeling and Analysis, Facility Design and Material Handing, Engineering Economics. The successful candidate will need to be flexible and able to work effectively with students, faculty and staff. Applicants must be able to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.

Job Duties:
Required courses to be taught are Production Systems Modeling and Analysis including design and analysis of production systems. Fixed, flexible, and programmable automation (including PLCs). Modelling and simulation of alternative production systems in conjunction with the systems-design process. Facility Design and Material Handling to include planning and design of manufacturing facilities, product analysis, manufacturing processes and equipment selection, and schedule design. Engineering Economics and Cost analysis. Other assigned upper and lower division courses in manufacturing and systems engineering including Product Design and Development, Organizational System, Requirement Engineering, Overview of Systems Engineering Processes, Manufacturing (Industrial) Systems I & II and Senior Projects.

Required Qualifications:
For a tenure-track appointment, applicants must have a minimum of a Master’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline, plus at least 3 years of related industry experience.

For a non-tenure-track appointment, applicants must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline, plus at least 3 years of related industry experience.

If hired in a non-tenure track role, transitioning to tenure track will require approval of the Dean and Department Chair based on sufficient evidence of academic qualifications. Instructor positions are temporary appointments renewable by separate contract at the sole discretion of the university.

Preferred Qualifications:
Preference will be given to applicants with additional years of related industry experience, a PhD in Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline, and/or university-level teaching experience.

Background Check? Yes

Benefits Summary:
WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays.

Full/Part Time: Full Time
Open Date: 09/05/2024
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Notes to Applicants:
If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and expertise, and position availability is dependent upon funding. The position comes with a generous benefits package.

Applicants should complete the online application and attach a one-page letter of application, a resume (CV), and the names and daytime telephone numbers of three professional references

Screening of applications will begin January 15, 2025. Position will remain open until filled.

Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.

Physical Activity of this position: Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. , Feeling. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.

Physical Requirements of this position: Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision: Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position: None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

To apply, visit https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/22752

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