D. or ABD (at time of application) in materials science and engineering, manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related discipline, received from an accredited institution (if ABD, all degree requirements must be completed by June 15th of the first year of employment, e.g., June 15, 2027) + An earned MS degree in engineering or a closely related discipline, and significant, recent, and relevant industry-based professional experience + Evidence of the ability to teach courses in thePolymer Materials Engineering program (https://engineeringdesign.wwu.edu/sites/engineeringdesign.wwu.edu/files/2025-09/PME%20Plan%20of%20Study%202025-2026.pdf#page=1.00) (soon to be Materials Science & Engineering program) + Evidence of the ability to teach premajor engineering courses + Evidence of the ability to teach courses for the upcoming mechanical engineering minor in the Engineering and Design Department + Evidence of commitment and ability to initiate and maintain a relevant program of scholarly activity + Teaching and scholarship philosophies that are closely aligned with the mission of theProgram (https://engineeringdesign.wwu.edu/polymer-materials-engineering) andDepartment (https://engineeringdesign.wwu.edu/mission-statement-and-history) + Evidence of commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching, research, and service + Excellent written and verbal communication skills Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications: + Recent, relevant experience in industry, industry sponsored grants, commercialization, and/or industry relations + Successful prior teaching and/or curriculum development experience + Experience in conducting a research program with undergraduate students + Experience with one or more of the following: composites materials and processing; advanced thermoplastics & thermosets materials and processing, process automation; computational materials modeling and process simulation; artificial intelligence for materials development or manufacturing, materials and processes for the circular economy; nanomaterials and nanomanufacturing; additive manufacturing; dynamics; thermodynamics; or fluid mechanics Conditions of EmploymentAll employees must comply with our Immunization policies, includingProof of Rubeola Measles Immunity (https://policy.wwu.edu/POL-U1300.01-Requiring-Proof-Of-Rubeola-Measles-Immunity) within 60-days of hire. Position Responsibilities + Teach five classes per year + Supervise hands-on teaching and research laboratory activities and safety practices + Establish an active and sustained research program involving undergraduate students + Seek funding to support and sustain research and academic programs + Advise senior design/capstone projects in the PME/MSE program + Participate in departmental, university, and professional service, including ABET accreditation requirements + Contribute to a collaborative, safe, and engaging learning and working environment Required Qualifications Required Qualifications: + One of the following: + Ph.