Adjunct Faculty - Industrial & Systems Engineering - (496140 )

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking part-time Adjunct Faculty for the Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering at the University of Houston. Ideal candidates will hold a Ph.D. in industrial and systems engineering or a closely related field and will be responsible for teaching courses like Engineering Statistics I and Operations Control.

This position is temporary, on a semester basis, starting Fall 2026. Candidates are encouraged to apply via the University of Houston careers page.

Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. degree in industrial and systems engineering or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses in industrial and systems engineering.

Education

Ph.D. in industrial and systems engineering

Job description

Department: IndustrialEngineering Salary: Commensurate with experience

Description

The Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering at theUniversity of Houston offers a range of undergraduate andgraduate-level courses and occasionally has openings for part-timeAdjunct Faculty to teach courses during the academic year.Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply to beconsidered for these temporary, part-time positions. Applicants areencouraged to visit the ISE Department’s website and indicate theISE courses that you are interested in teaching. Adjunctappointments are made on a semester-by-semester basis.

Qualifications

Applicants must have an earned Ph.D. degree in industrial and systems engineering or a closelyrelated field.

Adjuncts are commonly needed in these areas, but not limited to:

• INDE 2333 Engineering Statistics I
• INDE 3333 Engineering Economy I
• INDE 3364 Engineering Statistics II
• INDE 4321 Analysis –Industrial Activities
• INDE 4369 Facilities Planning
• INDE 4372 Operations Control
• INDE 6321 Systems Safety Engineering
• INDE 6333 Probability Stat for Engineers
• INDE 6337 Human Factors
• INDE 6365 Engineering Economy II

Time Frame

The start date of this appointment is for Fall 2026.

How to Apply

Please go to https://uh.edu/careers and complete your online application.

Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidates.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security-sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e., communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the security and integrity of the research is maintained.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.