Assistant/Associate Professor, Industrial Engineering

About the role

The Department of Engineering at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi seeks a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Industrial Engineering to begin in Fall 2027. The position is a 9‑month faculty role located in Corpus Christi, Texas. The successful candidate will lead the continued development of the Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering program, teach undergraduate engineering courses, develop an independent research program, mentor students, and contribute to the growth of the Master of Science and Ph.D. in Engineering programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the continued development and refinement of the Bachelor of Science Program in Industrial Engineering, including curriculum development.
• Teach undergraduate engineering courses.
• Develop a research program in the candidate’s discipline of study.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Assist in the continued development of the Master of Science in Engineering program.
• Contribute to the development of the recently approved Ph.D. in Engineering program.

Requirements

Assistant Professor rank:

• Earned doctoral degree in Industrial Engineering or a closely related field; Advanced ABD considered, degree must be conferred by appointment.
• Established record of scholarship with significant journal publications commensurate with experience.
• Track record or interest in research and teaching in either manufacturing and production engineering or supply chain and logistics.

Associate Professor rank:

• Earned doctoral degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• Five (5) years of full‑time university faculty experience, including at least four (4) years at the Assistant Professor level (related professional experience may substitute in rare cases).
• Established record of scholarship with significant journal publications commensurate with experience.
• Track record or interest in research and teaching in either manufacturing and production engineering or supply chain and logistics.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Experience in interdisciplinary research and with government or industrial research laboratories.
• Additional interest or experience in the area of human‑systems interface, beyond the core manufacturing/production or supply chain/logistics focus.

Skills

• Industrial engineering expertise (manufacturing & production, supply chain & logistics).
• Research and scholarly publication record.
• Teaching undergraduate engineering courses.
• Curriculum development and program assessment.
• Student mentoring and advising.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration and engagement with industry/government labs.
• Knowledge of human‑systems interface.

Schedule

9‑month, tenure‑track appointment beginning Fall 2027.