"Teaching Instructor - Engineering Technology - College of Engineering and Mineral Resources"

Description

The Engineering Technology program at West Virginia University is seeking a Teaching Instructor for the area of Manufacturing Processes with a start date of January 5th, 2026. The successful candidate will engage in teaching undergraduate engineering students in courses related to theoretical and practical fundamentals of manufacturing and capstone projects related to manufacturing. This includes small-group, hands-on lab courses focused on all aspects of manufacturing including machining, CNC programming, CAD/CAM, GD&T, additive manufacturing, welding, and assembly operations. This is a full-time 9-month position with potential for additional pay during the summer.

The Statler College continues to grow and currently has seven academic departments and fifteen undergraduate degree programs with over 2,700 students and 147 faculty members. It is nationally recognized for high quality teaching and research, as well as for its excellent faculty and students.

West Virginia University is the comprehensive Land Grant University of the State of West Virginia with a main campus enrollment of over 25,000 students, and a Carnegie Classification of Highest Research Activity (R1 University). Morgantown and its vicinity have a population of about 62,000 residents and are ranked among the most livable small cities in the country. The community lies within a high technology corridor that also includes several federal research facilities, such as the U.S. Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory, NASA's Independent Verification and Validation Facility (IV&V), the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the FBI, as well as private industry. The city is located within reasonable driving distances from Pittsburgh, PA and Washington, DC. Additional details on the area and the university are available at http://www.morgantownwv.gov/ and https://www.wvu.edu.

Morgantown is a safe, inclusive, and family-friendly community. WVU provides faculty members with a supportive environment for developing a visible and productive career (https://talentandculture.wvu.edu/new-employees) and a range of progressive policies to support work-life integration (https://faculty.wvu.edu/policies-and-procedures/work-life-integration). WVU also offers a Dual Career Program to assist partners in their career transition and job search.

Qualifications

Candidates must possess a master's degree in safety management, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science or related field AND either 1 year of teaching/laboratory experience at the college level OR a minimum of 5 years practical work experience. Candidates must have proven abilities in manufacturing processes. The successful candidate will be capable of engaging with a diverse population of students and incorporate state-of-the-art teaching techniques and methods in her/his teaching. Furthermore, classroom teaching of manufacturing processes and support of student/capstone projects is expected.

To apply for this opportunity, visit https://careers.wvu.edu/career-opportunities. Applicants must submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae / resume, brief statement of teaching philosophy (1-page), and contact information for at least three professional references. Review of applications will begin November 10, 2025. It should be noted that complete and professional quality documentation must be submitted in order for any candidate to be considered for this position. For further information, contact Program Director, Dr. Emily Spayde, by telephone (304-293-5629) or e-mail (emily.spayde@mail.wvu.edu) or visit the Engineering Technology website at https://www.statler.wvu.edu/academics/engineering-technology.