Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Instruction

Position Information

The Department of Industrial, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineering at The University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for an open-rank Academic Professional Track teaching faculty position at the Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Instruction levels. This is a full-time, non-tenure track position with an anticipated start date of Fall 2026. The rank will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will support the department’s instructional mission by teaching undergraduate and graduate Industrial Engineering courses, such as Introduction to Data Analysis, Computer Applications in Industrial Engineering, Engineering Economy, and other courses in industrial engineering, engineering management, data analytics, operations research, systems engineering, logistics, manufacturing, human factors, statistics, or optimization, based on departmental needs and the candidate’s expertise. The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to effective teaching, student success, curriculum development, and service to the department, college, and university.

Benefits at UTA

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CBC Requirement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University. This position may have access to critical infrastructure as defined by Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code. If so, to be hired for and continue to be employed in this position you must maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure as set forth in Texas Executive Order GA-48. By assuming this position, and if you have access to critical infrastructure, you authorize the University to conduct routine background checks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in Industrial Engineering and related technical areas; teaching assignments may include core, service, laboratory, computing, project-based, or multi-section courses.
• Develop, update, and assess course materials, assignments, examinations, demonstrations, and learning activities that support course and program outcomes.
• Use appropriate instructional technologies and learning-management systems to support effective student learning in face-to-face, hybrid, or online formats as assigned.
• Advise and mentor students, support student learning outside the classroom, and contribute to student success initiatives within the department and College of Engineering.
• Participate in curriculum development, course coordination, program assessment, accreditation-related activities, and other department, college, and university service appropriate for Academic Professional Track faculty.
• Maintain professional currency in industrial engineering, engineering education, instructional practice, and relevant software or analytical tools.

Required Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering or a closely related field by the appointment date.
• Demonstrated ability or strong potential to teach undergraduate and graduate Industrial Engineering courses effectively.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to contribute to teaching-related service, curriculum development, student mentoring or advising, and program assessment activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior college-level teaching experience in Industrial Engineering, engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Experience teaching or developing IE courses in one or more areas such as data analysis, computer applications, spreadsheet modeling, programming, databases, engineering economy, operations research, systems engineering, logistics, manufacturing, human factors, engineering statistics, optimization, or engineering management.
• Evidence of effective teaching, such as teaching evaluations, peer observations, teaching awards, instructional materials, course development, or other documented teaching accomplishments.
• Technical expertise appropriate for teaching courses in the Industrial Engineering curriculum.
• Experience with active learning, project-based learning, course assessment, learning-management systems, open educational resources, or professional/microcredential modules.
• Professional or industry experience relevant to industrial engineering or engineering practice.
• Experience with student mentoring, advising, multi-section course coordination, curriculum development, or ABET/program assessment.