Assistant Professor; IMAE & QEM

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 11, 2026. We are seeking applicants with a background in Industrial Engineering or a 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.

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

• 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 (working with the advisor on transfer equivalencies, program articulations, and outreach to prospective students).

Minimum Qualifications: BS in Industrial Engineering or a similar field; MS in Industrial Engineering or a similar field;
PhD in Industrial Engineering or a related STEM field by date of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching experience in statistical process control, quality, reliability, Six Sigma, lean enterprise, or manufacturing systems.
• Excellent publication record and potential to establish a funded research program.
• Experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and the ability to contribute to an inclusive climate.

A letter of application, CV, transcripts, and three references.

Stephanie Crow
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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 cover letter.

University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits managed through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS), including:

• Health Insurance plans (HMOs, OAPs, QCHP, and CDHP)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Plan
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Supplemental Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Flex Spending Accounts
• MCAP and DCAP
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
• Generous paid time‑off
• 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Extensive tuition benefits for employees and their families, such as tuition waiver/application fee waiver, a legacy tuition rate for children of SIU alumni, and the Civil Service Employee Counsel Education Assistance Program (EAP)

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