Faculty Openings

About WSU, Pullman, and MME

Washington State University is a land grant, multiple-campus, Research 1 institution.  This position will serve on the Pullman campus, which has an enrollment of around 20,000 students and is located in Southeastern Washington on the homelands of the Nimíipuu (Nez Perce) Tribe and Palus people. Located 80 miles south of metropolitan Spokane, Pullman is also a quick drive away from the scenic Idaho panhandle and Moscow Mountain. The rolling hills of the Palouse offer a wide range of activities and a true four-season climate. The area provides ample opportunity to enjoy the cultural and academic hub of both Washington State University and the University of Idaho, in the neighboring town of Moscow, Idaho. For more information about the region, please see Pullman Chamber of Commerce.

MME currently has over 1,000 students and 40 faculty members. The current annual extramural research expenditure in MME is over $11 million. With the motto, “Work ready day one,” the School of MME prides itself in its collegial environment, with multiple campuses across the state, close to key industry partners in nuclear, aerospace, and naval engineering. Our students are world-class, with many winning nationally and internationally competitive awards as individuals or teams. About one-quarter of our undergraduate students participate in engineering clubs, and many participate in undergraduate research. Our faculty exhibits excellence in both teaching and research, and we sustain multiple internationally recognized research programs in healthcare, manufacturing, energy, robotics, and advanced materials. MME has unique research centers, including the Nuclear Science Center, the Institute of Materials Research, the Hydrogen Properties for Energy Research Center, and the Institute for Shock Physics. The proximity of the Pullman campus to the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) provides exciting opportunities for our students and faculty, including joint appointments with PNNL for successful candidates.   

Washington State University is a recipient of a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation Award to increase the participation of women in academic science and engineering careers. Washington State University is building a culturally diverse faculty and strongly encourages applications from women and minority groups. Washington State University is also pro-active in exploring opportunities for the employment of spouses, both inside and outside the University.