Mechanical-Civil Engineering Faculty

Northwestern College seeks an ambitious and experienced faculty colleague to join its new undergraduate program in engineering. Main duties of this position include teaching introductory to advanced courses in mechanical/civil engineering as well as foundational engineering courses; conducting research in relevant areas; advising students; and participating in departmental and college service. 

Northwestern enjoys a strong reputation in the sciences based on the career accomplishments of our faculty and graduates, and on the college’s commitment to courageous and confident inquiry, exploration and discovery of God’s truth as it is revealed through the natural world. Our new health and natural sciences building is testimony to our investment in the sciences. Expansion of our academic offerings to include engineering is an extension of that commitment to preparing graduates to influence our world in faithful and courageous obedience to God’s calling in their lives. New facilities for engineering lab and office spaces will be ready for use in fall 2025. 

Required Qualifications: Applicants holding a Ph.D. in mechanical/civil engineering or a closely related field will be considered for a tenure-track position. Master’s degree candidates with extensive experience will be considered for appointments as professors of practice. Ph.D. candidates with ABD status are also warmly invited to apply. All candidates must demonstrate potential for strong classroom teaching and engagement in scholarship. 

Candidates will exhibit a love of Christ, an embrace of the Gospel, and support the college’s mission as expressed in our Statement of Christian Identity, Vision for Learning and Vision for Diversity. Northwestern identifies as Reformed in commitment, evangelical in engagement and ecumenical in spirit. We view these Christian theological perspectives as complementary and draw from the strengths of each perspective in fulfilling our mission. We seek faculty invested in teaching, a program of scholarly activity, and the mission of excellence in the liberal arts, as a vital expression of commitment to Christ’s redemptive work in the world.  

Preferred Qualifications: Preferred candidates will have demonstrated experience in engineering education and research interests conducive to student involvement.  A proven record of teaching and research is desired, as is enthusiasm, experience and energy for contributing to the development of a new academic program. Northwestern College intends to pursue accreditation from Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), so familiarity with accreditation will be viewed favorably.   

Northwestern College seeks candidates with an authentic Christian faith who will embrace and live out our mission & values, including our Reformed, evangelical and ecumenical identity as stated in our Christian Identity Statement, Mission Statement, Vision for Learning and Vision for Diversity. We view these statements as complementary and draw from each in fulfilling our mission.  

Northwestern is committed to more fully reflecting the cultural and ethnic diversity of the body of Christ in its faculty, staff, administration and students. Women and candidates from historically underrepresented groups are enthusiastically encouraged to apply.    

Apply online below and send a current CV and a letter of interest to  vpaa@nwciowa.edu. In your letter, please (1) summarize your teaching experience, (2) describe your scholarly trajectory, and (3) discuss how our Christian Identity would inform and shape your teaching and scholarship. Incomplete applications won’t be considered.    

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.