Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure): Open Rank-Lecturer, Open Rank-Instructional, & Professor of the Practice

About the role

The Wm Michael Barnes ’64 Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISEN) within the College of Engineering at Texas A&M University invites applications for two part-time and/or full-time, open rank academic professional track positions with teaching expertise in industrial and systems engineering and/or data science/engineering. This is a 9-month academic appointment, and the possibility of an additional summer appointment is contingent upon need and availability of funds, beginning as early as Fall 2026.

Responsibilities

Successful applicants will teach primarily at the undergraduate level in support of the development of the undergraduate program; collaborate in instructing writing and communication, advise and mentor undergraduate students; and participate in relevant aspects of the department’s activities. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.

Requirements

• For appointments at (Visiting) Professor of the Practice level, applicants must have a minimum of 20 years professional experience, and an earned master's level degree or at least 18 graduate credit hours in the Data Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• For appointments at (Visiting) Lecturer, (Visiting) Senior Lecturer, (Visiting) Principal Lecturer, (Visiting) Instructional Assistant Professor, (Visiting) Instructional Associate Professor, or (Visiting) Instructional Professor level, applicants must have a doctoral degree in Data Engineering or a closely related discipline.

Qualifications and Skills

Applicants should consult the department’s website to review our academic and research programs. The department has strong and vibrant research programs in Advanced Manufacturing, Data Science, Human and Health Systems Engineering (Human Factors and Ergonomics), and Operations Research.

Additional Information

Full consideration will be given to applications received by May 30, 2026. Applications received after that date may be considered until positions are filled. It is anticipated that the appointment(s) will begin August 16, 2026 or later. For additional information regarding this position, please contact Dr. Joseph Geunes at isenjobs@tamu.edu.