The Department of Physics and Engineering at Westmont College invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant or associate professor for its new engineering major. Candidates must hold a PhD in engineering. The Westmont program grants a general engineering degree with a mechanical emphasis. The successful candidate will be asked to teach courses in areas such as dynamics, controls, instrumentation and circuits. Candidates should also have a desire for interdisciplinary collaboration and a track record of excellent and innovative teaching.
This is a tenure-track position. The anticipated teaching load is 3 courses per semester with one possibly in May Term instead. Candidates with an active research program are desired. A regular professional presence in engineering consulting could also serve as scholarly activity. Benefits include a generous faculty housing program.
Westmont College is a national liberal arts college in the evangelical Protestant tradition, seeking faculty with a vital and informed commitment to the Christian faith. We continually aim to diversify the faculty and strongly encourage applications from historically underrepresented groups within engineering for this position.
Use this link to access the application. Questions may be addressed to Dr. Dan Jensen, director of the Engineering Program, at djensen@westmont.edu. Review of applications is ongoing and will continue until the position is filled.
