Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor in Industrial Engineering

The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) at the University of Missouri-Columbia

The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) at the University of Missouri-Columbia seeks an energetic, dynamic Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor in Industrial Engineering. The new faculty member will join a team that is actively pursuing new frontiers in engineering education and research in an interdisciplinary and collaborative environment.

Candidates with backgrounds in applied statistics, operations research, data analytics, and artificial intelligence are encouraged to apply. Highly desirable are candidates who can teach broadly across the breadth of industrial engineering topics and have some prior experience with working on industry-based projects to support the department's industry-based Capstone Design courses. In addition to teaching, the candidate will have opportunities to mentor students, serve on graduate student committees, and participate in education-focused research projects.

The starting date is anticipated to be August 15, 2025. This role is eligible for future promotion.

Candidates must have a PhD degree in Industrial Engineering or related field by the start date.

Candidates will be evaluated on outstanding communication and teamwork skills, demonstrated application of innovative teaching methods, evidence of teaching effectiveness in engineering, and commitment to student success. This is a multi-year, nine-month contract appointment with the potential for summer courses and renewal at the discretion of the University.

Please submit a letter along with an updated curriculum vita, a teaching statement, evidence of effective teaching (e.g. teaching evaluations), and a list of references.

Screening of applications will begin upon receipt and continue until the position is filled. Questions may be directed to Dr. James Noble, noblej@missouri.edu.

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For more information, please refer to this website: https://engineering.missouri.edu/departments/ise/

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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