Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering

Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering

Category: Faculty Positions
Department: SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
Locations: Moline, IL

APPOINTMENT: Tenure-track appointment beginning August 2026

RESPONSIBILITIES: For appointment as assistant professor, the successful candidate will assume a range of responsibilities including (but not limited to): teach undergraduate courses in electrical circuits, analog and digital electronics, engineering probability, electromagnetics, signal processing, systems and controls, and potentially other multidisciplinary engineering courses such as electromechanics and mechatronics; supervise undergraduate research, design projects, and capstone design; contribute to student recruitment and retention; assist the program in maintaining ABET accreditation; serve on university, college and school committees; maintain scholarly and professional activities in the field; foster corporate alliances and other Quad Cities area economic development efforts.

This is a nine-month full time tenure track appointment with the potential for summer teaching opportunities

RANK & SALARY: Assistant Professor, 9-month appointment. $7,242 - $9,778 per month, commensurate with experience.

Western Illinois University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits.

These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans, (HMO's, OAP's, QCHP, and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long-Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts (HAS, MCAP, and DCAP), 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans.

Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.

Other benefits available to eligible employees include: paid time-off, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Waiver programs, and discounts to the local YMCA. For a full list of benefits as a WIU employee, please visit our Benefits Homepage: vpas/human_resources/benefits/.

For questions on benefits, or eligibility, contact our benefits team at [email protected] or by calling 309-298-1971.

Job Requirements:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Earned doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, or closely related field from an EAC-ABET accredited institution;
• Demonstrated record of distinguished teaching, research/scholarship, and service;
• Relevant professional work experience that supports the Engineering programs;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Demonstrated research agenda.

Although preference is given to candidates with a completed Ph.D. by the appointment start date, ABDs in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or System Engineering will be considered. ABDs who have not completed the Ph.D. within one year from their start date will receive a terminal contract (for a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionally accredited degree-granting institution of higher education or equivalent from an international accrediting body).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate:

• a willingness and the ability to teach a wide range of undergraduate courses;
• experience in curriculum development;
• student recruitment and retention;
• ability to work with multiple constituencies and promote community relations;
• have professional engineering experience;
• possess a PE license.

For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionally accredited degree-granting institution of higher education (or equivalent from an international accrediting body). Unless otherwise stated, the degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.

Additional Information:
ABOUT THE SCHOOL: The School of Engineering and Technology represents a spectrum of disciplines that utilize technology to effect innovation and efficiencies in the applied creation of value-added products and related processes in the context of STEM and related educational programs. The school's engineering disciplines (General, Mechanical, Civil, and Electrical) are mostly offered through the Quad Cities Campus in Moline, IL. The Engineering Technology undergraduate program is offered in the Quad Cities and on the Macomb campus. The Construction and Facilities Management program is offered only in Macomb. The school also offers graduate programs of study in Engineering Technology and Instructional Design & Technology. The school serves approximately 250 undergraduate majors and 70 graduate majors. All Engineering disciplines are accredited by ABET. The Construction and Facilities Management program is in the process to attaining ACCE accreditation. For additional information about the school, please visit:

ABOUT THE COLLEGE: For over 50 years, the College of Business and Technology has prepared students to make meaningful contributions in business, commerce, and technology. Organized around fi ve schools including Agriculture; Accounting, Finance, Economics and Decision Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering and Technology, and Management and Marketing, the college delivers innovative, integrative, technology focused programs providing immersive, experience-based learning to over 1,800 undergraduate and graduate students. Collaborative relationships with industry through joint technology development and deployment are the cornerstone of our educational off erings. The College of Business and Technology is among an elite group of fewer than 5 percent of business schools worldwide that are accredited at both the undergraduate and graduate levels by AACSB International. It is also among a select 1 percent of business schools worldwide that have additional specialized AACSB accreditation for their accountancy programs.

THE UNIVERSITY:

About WIU

Since 1899, Western Illinois University has provided outstanding educational opportunities to individuals in west central Illinois and well beyond our region and state. WIU's traditional residential campus in Macomb, Illinois, is the educational, cultural and athletic center of the region, while the WIU-Quad Cities non-residential branch campus in Moline, Illinois, is the only public university in the immediate Quad Cities region. WIU-Macomb, IL : Western's traditional, residential main campus off ers a comprehensive slate of undergraduate and graduate programs, including a doctorate in education, and post-baccalaureate certifi cates. A diverse community in west central Illinois, Macomb features a unique blend of agriculture, industry, service, retail, education, and culture. Macomb serves as the county seat, with connections across the state with Amtrak providing twice-daily service from Macomb to Chicago (and point in-between). Macomb is located approximately 75 miles from the Quad Cities International Airport (Moline, IL) and 70 miles from the Greater Peoria Regional Airport (Peoria, IL).

WIU-Quad Cities : Located on the banks of the Mississippi River in Moline, Illinois, the WIU-Quad Cities campus is the only public four-year regional university that serves the 3
Quad Cities region. Designed as a metropolitan commuter campus, WIU-Quad Cities offers select undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Moline is located just 80 miles north of the Macomb campus and is centered within a diverse, bi-state community of 383,000 that offers a broad range of cultural, social, and entertainment amenities and experiences, as well as varied businesses and industries.

WIU Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism

Western Illinois University fosters respect, equity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff . WIU is committed to anti-racism, anti-oppression, equity, social justice, and diversity. We value inclusion as a core value and as an essential element of Western's public service mission. WIU embraces individual uniqueness and a culture of inclusion that supports broad and specifi c diversity initiatives. Western believes in the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society as integral to the success of all individuals.

At WIU, we will:

• Maintain a safe and secure environment for all members of our University communities.
• Educate and empower students, staff , and faculty to be social justice advocates.
• Provide curricula, programs, training, resources, and environments that reflect and strengthen the diversity of our communities, and to elevate cultural awareness and understanding.
• Ensure fair, equitable, and inclusive access to University facilities, programs, resources, and services.
• Create inclusive and equitable policies and practices.
• Diversify the University's workforce by assessing hiring practices to attract, retain, and develop talented staff and faculty from diverse backgrounds.
• Address intergroup disparities through areas as representation, retention, learning outcomes, and graduation rates.
• Create a University wide diversity plan to ensure a continued commitment to anti-racism, anti-oppression, equity, social justice, and diversity.

Academics

More than 61 undergraduate degree programs, 41 graduate programs, two doctoral programs and 16 post-baccalaureate certificate programs prepare students for a successful career after graduation.

Student Resources

More than 200 student organizations at Western provide social, academic, recreation, athletics, service, academic, and many other opportunities for students to grow and learn, develop leadership skills, and much more. Numerous concerts, lectures, films, dance performances, cultural events and more are presented and performed each year, along with numerous major theatrical and dance productions and studio shows, and a variety of service-oriented projects and activities, all in a diverse and inclusive campus environment.
The Multicultural Center is home to four cultural and resource centers: The Gwendolyn Brooks, Casa Latina, the Women's Center, and the LGBT*QA Resource Center. These cultural and resource centers promote WIU's goal of enhancing justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion through educational programming and advocacy.

WIU Intercollegiate Athletics

The University's athletics program, based on the Macomb campus, sponsors 17 NCAA Division I intercollegiate men's and women's varsity sports. Football competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision through the Missouri Valley Football Conference; all other varsity sports compete at the Division I level through The Summit League.

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