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The Department of Industrial Engineering in the J. B. Speed School of Engineering at the University of Louisville (UofL) seeks candidates for an Assistant/Associate Professor (renewable term non-tenurable position) starting Fall 2024. This is a calendar year (12-month) appointment on a 3-year contract.

The position is career-oriented and teaching-focused, with the opportunity for future multi-year renewals and promotions in rank. Teaching and administrative duties for this position’s annual workplan would be negotiated with the department chair on an annual basis based on department needs and will include 2 Summer courses. Moreover, because this position emphasizes teaching, the ideal candidate should be comfortable with teaching a wide variety of on-campus and online courses in Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management programs, teaching summer courses, and developing online courses (with help of the UofL Delphi Center for Teaching and Learning).

Outstanding candidates may be considered for an administrative role for one of our programs, described below. The candidate is also expected to fulfill service to the Department, College, or University (e.g., student chapter advising, organizing seminars, industry engagement, committee participation, and other evolving needs).

Qualifications

Applicants are expected to have a doctoral degree in Industrial Engineering or a closely related field. Applicants with demonstrated experience of exceptional teaching abilities and a dedication to student success will be given preference. This position also requires strong communication skills, solid administrative abilities, unassailable personal and academic integrity, and a focus on openness and transparency.

Department Information

The Department of Industrial Engineering (IE) has been a degree granting department since the late 1970s. It is ranked #2 in the Speed School in terms of total online graduate student enrollment and #3 in terms total student enrollment. The department has 10 tenured or tenure-track faculty, and two term faculty. It offers several on-campus and online programs. The on-campus programs include ABET-accredited BS program, along with MS and PhD degrees in Industrial Engineering. The online programs include MS in Industrial Engineering and MEng in Engineering Management. Additionally, the department offers an Accelerated BSIE+MSIE and BSIE+MEngEM, and an MEng degree in Engineering Management in Panama (MEngEMP).

Three graduate certificates in Six Sigma, Healthcare Systems Engineering, and Engineering Logistics have been introduced in the past 2 years, along with a newly planned certificate in Data Analytics.

Department’s research thrusts are in operations research and decision analytics, human factors and ergonomics, advanced manufacturing, and engineering education. Faculty research has been supported by a variety of federal grants and industry contracts (e.g., NSF, DoD, ONR, NIST, NASA, FHWA, Toyota, GE Appliances/Haier). For more on IE, visit this website.

The University of Louisville offers excellent benefits including domestic partner benefits. To find out more, please see policies here. 

About Louisville

Louisville is a progressive community of nearly 1 million people with a robust economy, a vibrant arts scene, a nationally ranked public-school system, and a rich history infused with southern hospitality. Situated on the banks of the Ohio River, Kentucky’s largest city (America's 29th largest city) boasts a cost of living that is substantially lower than the national average, with a broad range of affordable housing options from high-rise apartments and historic Victorian homes to suburban communities and rural farms. The region offers a good balance between the diverse metropolitan life, along with the safety and convenience of smaller-size city. Fittingly, it has earned a number of accolades. Louisville is also home of the famous Kentucky Derby.

Application Instructions

Applicants must apply online at http://www.louisville.edu/jobs and submit the following as a single document: (1) cover letter clearly stating the position name and job ID number; (2) summary of teaching interests (up to 2 pages) including previous teaching experience and student evaluations (if available); (3) curriculum vitae; and, (4) a list of four references (including postal addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Please direct questions or inquiries regarding this position to:

Jason Saleem, Ph.D.

Chair, Search Committee

University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40292

Email: jason.saleem@louisville.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at employment@louisville.edu or 502.852.6258.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.