Open Rank Teaching Assistant Professor or Teaching Associate Professor - 12 MONT

University of Arkansas; Fayetteville (AR); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant or Associate Professor in Industrial Engineering. This non-tenure track position focuses on teaching graduate and undergraduate courses online, live, and in hybrid formats. The role includes course design, curriculum development, and student evaluation, with a strong emphasis on engineering management topics such as project management and systems engineering. The ideal candidate will possess a Ph.D. in a related field and demonstrate excellent communication skills, a commitment to diversity, and the ability to foster collegial relationships. Join a dynamic team dedicated to shaping the future of engineering education.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in engineering management or closely related field required.
• 5+ years of industry experience in a relevant field.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion in teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses online and hybrid.
• Design course materials and lead class instruction.
• Advise and evaluate students, participate in faculty committees.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teaching high-quality online courses

Project management

Systems engineering

Engineering decision-making

Quality management

Operations management

Diversity, equity, and inclusion advocacy

Education

Ph.D. in engineering management or related field

Job description

Department:
Industrial Engineering Director of the MSOM Program

Department's Website:

https://engineering-management.uark.edu/

Summary of Job Duties:
The Teaching Assistant or Associate Professor is a non-tenure track faculty appointment in the Department of Industrial Engineering.



The job duties for this position will include all aspects of teaching graduate and undergraduate pre-requisite courses online, live, and hybrid modalities within the Engineering Management graduate program. Specific position duties for this position include designing courses as requested, providing curriculum material, constructing syllabi, leading class instruction, writing and administering exams, advising and evaluating students, serving on various faculty committees, serving on comprehensive examination panels and student-oriented committees, and exhibiting participation and leadership in related professional societies. Instruction may be from remote locations, at a satellite campus, or at the Fayetteville Campus. The Teaching Assistant or Associate Professor may teach executive education or workforce development courses. The employee will teach courses in the areas of engineering management that align with the department's emphasis in quantitative analysis. Examples include, but are not limited to, project management, systems engineering, engineering decision-making, quality, and operations management topics.



This position will teach online courses and will work remotely in conjunction with the University of Arkansas Policy on Flexible Work Arrangements including Remote Work.



Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

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  Ph.D. in engineering management, industrial engineering, operations management, operations research, statistics, data science, computer science, or another closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education conferred by the start of employment

  
  


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  Excellent communication skills

  
  


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  Demonstrated potential for teaching high-quality online courses, teaching a variety of graduate courses, and providing appropriate service to the department, university, and profession

  
  


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  Expertise or teaching interest in areas related to engineering management, including but not limited to, project management, systems engineering, engineering decision-making, quality, and operations management

  
  


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  At least five years of industry, consulting, military, or government experience in a related field

  
  


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  Demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion

  
  

Additional Information:

College of Engineering - Diversity & Inclusion Statement

The College of Engineering is dedicated to building and supporting an inclusive culture with a diverse and pluralistic faculty, staff, and administration. The College encourages applications from all qualified candidates, especially individuals who contribute to diversity of our campus community and welcomes applications without regard to race/color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, LGBTQIA+, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. The College invites applicants with career interruptions to share the related circumstances and explain how these interruptions have impacted their career path.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Other (see special instructions for details)

Optional Documents:

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), Proof of Veteran Status, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)