Assistant Professor (IMAE & QEM)

Southern Illinois University Carbondale; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois University Carbondale's School of Applied Engineering and Technology seeks a 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Industrial Engineering starting August 10, 2027.

The incumbent will teach undergraduate Industrial Management, graduate courses in Quality Engineering, conduct related research, and serve as program coordinator for the Industrial Management and Applied Engineering program.

Qualifications

• BS in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• MS in Industrial Engineering or related field by date of hire.
• PhD in Industrial Engineering or a related STEM field by date of hire.
• Teaching experience or potential in relevant areas is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in Industrial Management.
• Teach graduate courses in Quality Engineering and Management.
• Conduct research in areas related to Industrial Engineering.
• Serve as program coordinator for the Industrial Management and Applied Engineering program.

Skills

Statistical process control

Quality engineering

Reliability engineering

Six Sigma

Lean manufacturing

Manufacturing systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering

PhD in Industrial Engineering or related STEM field

Job description

The School of Applied Engineering and Technology at Southern Illinois University Carbondale seeks applicants for a 9-month tenure-track faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor starting August 10, 2027. We are seeking applicants with a background in Industrial Engineering or related field.

The successful candidate should be able to teach several required undergraduate courses in Industrial Management, graduate courses in Quality Engineering, and provide support as a program coordinator.

For more information regarding salary and other details please visit: https://laborrelations.siu.edu/labor-contracts.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

Job Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in Industrial Management and Applied Engineering.
• Teach graduate courses in Quality Engineering and Management.
• Research in areas related to Industrial Engineering.
• Serving as program coordinator for the Industrial Management and Applied Engineering program (working with advisor on transfer equivalencies, program articulations, and outreach to prospective students).

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Industrial Engineering or similar field, MS in Industrial Engineering or similar field, PhD in Industrial Engineering or a related STEM field by date of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates should have teaching experience in any of the following areas: statistical process control, quality, reliability, six sigma, lean enterprise, manufacturing systems.
• Candidates should have an excellent publication record and demonstrate the potential to establish a funded research program.
• Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students and who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experiences in these areas in their letter of application.

Required Documents

Submit a letter of application, CV, transcripts, and three references.

Contact

Stephanie Crow, [e-mail]

Due to the established $100,000 fee for H-1B petitions requesting consular processing outside of the U.S., Southern Illinois University is unable to provide H-1B sponsorship at this time for any prospective applicant who is outside of the U.S. and requires consular processing.