About This Role:

The Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering at Kansas State University seeks to fill a non-tenure track Teaching Assistant or Associate Professor faculty position. 

The focus of this position will be to develop and deliver high-quality, undergraduate and graduate courses that support the K-State Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering department.  The successful candidate will be able to teach students in our distance Master of Engineering Management and Master of Science in Operations Research programs in addition to teaching undergraduate industrial engineering students. The preferred candidate will be able to teach a broad range of undergraduate industrial engineering courses and have relevant industrial and/or academic experience.  Candidates with expertise in data science/analytics/decision-making/operations research fields are preferred.

Why Join Us:

Kansas State University is committed to the growth of excellence in industrial engineering.  The Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering department offers Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Ph.D. degrees in industrial engineering and highly regarded online Master’s degrees in Operations Research and Engineering Management.  The department has 12 faculty members, 150 undergraduate students, and more than 100 graduate students.

Kansas State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays.   To see what benefits are available, please visit:  https://www.k-state.edu/hcs/benefits

We Support Diversity and Inclusion:

Kansas State University embraces diversity and inclusion.  The university actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others.  The University is dedicated to promoting the Principles of Community.

This position is required to be performed on-site. Work is performed on employer premises or designated assignment location.

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What You’ll Need to Succeed:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering or related field
• Qualifications to join the K-State Graduate faculty

Preferred Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in Industrial Engineering
• Engineering teaching experience
• Online teaching experience
• Relevant industrial experience
• Willingness to serve the department, institution, and profession through active participation in committees and professional societies.

Other Requirements:

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment

How to Apply:

Please submit the following documents:

1. Letter of Interest
2. C.V. with contact information for at least 3 professional references
3. Statement of Career Purpose
4. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
5. Teaching Evaluations if available

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by April 15, 2024.

Anticipated Hiring Range:

Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Background Screening Statement:

In connection with your application for employment, Kansas State University will procure a Background Screen on you as part of the process of considering your candidacy as an employee.