Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice in Industrial Engineering at InsideHigherEd

Position Title:Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice in Industrial EngineeringJob Posting Number:2026067NTLJob Location:San MarcosCollege/Division:College of Science and EngineeringDepartment/School:Ingram School of EngineeringPosition Description :The Industrial Engineering program in the Ingram School of Engineering at Texas State University invites applications for a non-tenure track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice to begin in Fall 2026.The successful candidate will be expected to teach and further develop industrial engineering senior-level capstone design courses, and other undergraduate, master’s and PhD level courses. The selected candidate should demonstrate a strong commitment to student-centered teaching and mentoring at undergraduate and graduate levels, create and foster industry partnerships, engage in scholarship through professional presentations, publications and membership in master’s thesis and PhD dissertation committees, participate in curriculum and program development, and perform university and professional service. For more information on Texas State University’s Faculty of Practice appointments, follow this link http://policies.txstate.edu/division-policies/academic-affairs/04-01-23.html.To assure full consideration, applications must be submitted by January 20, 2026.All positions are subject to availability of funds.Required Qualifications:For all ranks:A Ph.D. in industrial engineering or a very closely related discipline.Academic background in the fields of Operations Research/Analytics, Data Science, or Systems Engineering.Research competence in the areas of Operations Research/Analytics, Data Science, or Systems Engineering evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings, as well as presentations at professional conferences, preferably recent ones.For the Assistant Professor of Practice Rank:Minimum of five years of experience, with at least three years gained within the past 5-6 years, in a full-time professional practice or management capacity in any of these fields: Operations Research/Analytics, Data Science, Systems Engineering or related areas.For the Associate Professor of Practice Rank:Minimum of ten years of experience, with at least six years gained within the past 10-11 years, in a full-time professional practice or management capacity in any of these fields: Operations Research/Analytics, Data Science, Systems Engineering or related areas.Preferred Qualifications:For all ranks:Demonstrated teaching experience in Industrial Engineering or very closely related programs.Previous experience teaching capstone design courses.Practical expertise with Sustainable Supply Chain or Transportation Electrification or these disruptive technologies associated with Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0: Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Digital Twins (DT), Advanced Robotics and Automation, Additive Manufacturing (AM), Cybersecurity, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR and VR), Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS).An ability to work collaboratively with faculty across multiple programs and departments.Knowledge about ABET accreditation procedures and deliverables.Demonstrated leadership roles in industrial engineering related professional organizations.Application Procedures:Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered, https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/55045.To assure full consideration, applications must be submitted by January 20, 2026.The following documentation must be included in the application.A cover letter that clearly addresses each of the required and preferred qualifications. Failure to provide the requested information in the cover letter may make the application incomplete.Curriculum vitae including.All academic background including the terminal degree.List of professional employments.Consulting experience.List of courses taught as Instructor of Record.List of published and/or submitted peer-reviewed articles.List of professional presentations.Statement of teaching philosophy and teaching interests.Statement of research interests.List of three references (Provided in the Reference Letter section of the application).The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities.Type of Position:Full-TimeProposed Start Date:Fall 2026Posting Date:11/18/2025Review Date :01/20/2026Open Until Filled?:YesLegal Notices:Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.Reasonable Accommodation:If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative from Talent Acquisition will respond to you as soon as possible.Record Checks and Verifications:Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.Eligibility for Employment:In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.Why Work at Texas State?:Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing student population for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.Quick Link:https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/55045