"Teaching Assistant Professor/Teaching Instructor - Engineering Technology Program"

Job Details

The Engineering Technology (ETEC) Program at West Virginia University invites applications and nominations for two positions at the Teaching Assistant Professor and Instructor level. These nine-month, non-tenure track faculty rank positions are eligible for promotion and merit raises and involves a level of effort of about 80% assigned to teaching and 20% assigned to departmental service. The teaching function involves classroom teaching of approximately 7 to 8 sections of Engineering Technology courses per academic year. The service element of the position involves serving on faculty committees, serving as liaison to other WVU units, and participating in planned student-related retention, recruitment, and outreach activities.

Responsibilities include:

• Teaching courses to undergraduate students related to electronic circuits, PLC programming, robotics, manufacturing tools and processes, CAD, safety, and/or materials
• Coordinating courses and class projects
• Supervising student capstone projects
• Assisting in establishing industry contacts to support the ETEC program and students
• Assisting with and leading continual curriculum assessment and development
• Supporting retention and student success activities in and outside of the classroom, including supporting scheduled ETEC events and activities
• Mentoring and assisting undergraduate engineering technology students
• Representing the ETEC program and the College to prospective students and families, visitors, and other interested parties from within and outside of WVU, as well as at campus and outside events.

Additionally, Teaching Assistant Professors and Instructors are encouraged to engage in and support limited engineering technology education research. The successful candidate must also have excellent communication skills.

Qualifications:

Applicants applying for a Teaching Assistant Professor position must have a minimum of a Ph.D. in engineering, engineering technology, or another field at the time of hire with at least one degree in engineering, engineering technology, or closely related field. Applicants applying for an Instructor position must have a M.S. degree in engineering, engineering technology, or closely related field. Applicants with expertise in manufacturing, electronics, mechatronics, or metrology are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants must also demonstrate the ability to provide engineering students with a nurturing, stimulating, and exciting learning environment.

To apply for this position, visit https://careers.wvu.edu/. Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a one-page statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for at least three professional references. Review of applications will begin on February 16, 2026, but will remain open until filled. Only candidates who submit complete documentation of professional quality will be considered in the review process. For further information, please contact Program Director, Dr. Emily Spayde, by telephone (304-293-5629) or e-mail (emily.spayde@mail.wvu.edu) or visit the ETEC website at https://www.statler.wvu.edu/academics/engineering-technology.