Assistant Professor (IMAE & QEM)

Southern Illinois University at Carbondale; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois University Carbondale seeks applicants for a 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Industrial Engineering, starting August 10, 2027. The candidate will teach undergraduate Industrial Management and Applied Engineering, graduate Quality Engineering, and support the program as coordinator.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications. The role includes conducting research in Industrial Engineering and contributing to outreach, advising, and the

Qualifications

• BS in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• MS in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• PhD in Industrial Engineering or related STEM field by date of hire.
• Preferred: teaching areas include statistical process control, quality, reliability, six sigma, lean enterprise, manufacturing systems.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusivity in climate and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in Industrial Management and Applied Engineering.
• 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

Teaching experience

Program coordination

Quality Engineering

Statistical process control

Education

BS in Industrial Engineering

MS in Industrial Engineering

PhD in Industrial Engineering

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.

This position is represented by SIU Carbondale Faculty Association/IEA-NEA. 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.

Examples of Duties

• 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).

Qualifications

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 their letter of application.

Contact: Stephanie Crow, [e-mail]

Supplemental Information

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.