What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant/Associate Professor of Engineering position at METHODIST UNIVERSITY INC?
The Department of Engineering in the Division of Engineering and Environmental invites applications for a tenure track position as Assistant/Associate Professor. The department seeks a candidate with teaching experience in industrial and systems engineering – specifically statistics and operations research, as well as the ability to supervise undergraduate student research.
Candidates with backgrounds in all areas of industrial and systems engineering are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to those with expertise in operations research, statistics, data analytics, and engineering management. Candidates should possess the ability to teach a variety of undergraduate engineering and industrial engineering classes, including
- Probability and statistics,
- Operations research,
- Engineering management,
- Engineering economy, and
- Data mining/analytics.
Faculty members are expected to teach in the Methodist University engineering curriculum, mentor students, and participate in institutional service and the academic governance of the department, college, and university.
Additionally, faculty members are encourage to develop and maintain research projects involving undergraduate students.
We seek candidates whose teaching, research, and/or service has prepared them to address engineering in the context of social responsibility, support departmental efforts to improve student career readiness, and add to ongoing efforts to increase the preparation, retention, and persistence of students in STEM.
Academic rank and salary are commensurate with level of education as well as professional and academic experience. Candidates should be interested in curriculum design and assessment.
Application Materials:
Candidates will initially submit the following:
(1) cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications;
(2) curriculum vitae;
(3) teaching philosophy statement;
(4) concise statement about your approach to teaching or other initiatives designed to foster a sense of student engagement, community, and belonging;
(5) contact information for three references.
Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. This position is conditional based upon budgetary approval. Anticipated start date is as early as January 2026.
For inquiries, contact Dr. Densie Bauer (dbauer@methodist.edu), Engineering Program Director and Head of the Engineering and Environmental Studies Division.
Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering, or a closely related field by the start date. ABD candidates may be considered.
- Teaching experience in the areas of operations research, statistics, and/or data analytics.
- Commitment to inclusive pedagogy and teaching excellence.
- Ability to teach Operations Research, Engineering Economy, Engineering Probability and Statistics, Data Mining, and Data Analytics.
- Ability to guide and mentor student research in engineering-based projects.