Asst. Professor - Industrial Engineering jobs in Louisiana

The Department of Engineering Technology at Northwestern State University of Louisiana seeks applications from enthusiastic individuals interested in a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering Technology position beginning August 12, 2024. Applicants should hold at least an MS degree with 5 years of relevant professional experience or preferably a Doctoral degree, in Industrial Engineering or a closely related field.

A successful candidate should be committed to growing the programs, excellence in teaching, service to the student and the university, professional growth, research, scholarship, and supporting STEM initiatives. The applicant will be expected to actively participate in and support accreditation processes and teach a variety of lectures and laboratory courses in the industrial engineering technology area. The applicant will be expected to participate in developing new programs, courses, and labs, related to Industrial Systems, Data Analytics, Al applications in industries, Robotics, and Industrial Automation.

The applicant will be required to work with the Department Head of Engineering Technology, the Director of the School of STEM, and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and the Provost/Vice President to expand the program to meet the needs of industry through the industrial advisory committee. A successful applicant will be required to advise and counsel students, maintain prescribed office hours, and perform other duties as assigned by the college or university. The applicant will be expected to maintain collegial relationships with peers and colleagues throughout the university. Further, the applicant will be expected to participate in curriculum development, departmental and facility improvement programs, recruiting, grant writing, scholarly research, departmental and university committees, and official functions.

Preference will be given to applicants with prior university teaching experience. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should send, by email, a letter of application, a narrative of your philosophy of teaching, a statement of your research plan, curriculum vita, official college transcripts, and the names and contact information of three references to:

Dr. Shahriar Hossain

Interim Head and Associate Professor 

Department of Engineering Technology

Northwestern State University

Email: hossains@nsula.edu

Phone: 318-357-5026

Northwestern State University is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency.

The successful candidate will be subject to a background check, as a condition of employment.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION (FULL DISCLOSURE)

It has been, and will continue to be, the policy of Northwestern State University to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on job related standards and must comply with the principles of equal employment opportunity.

In keeping with this policy, the University will continue to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels the most qualified persons without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status. All personnel actions, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, training, and education are administered without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status.

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In accordance with Section 35.106 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all participants, applicants, organizations, and interested individuals are advised and notified that the ADA Coordinator for Northwestern State University for facilities is the Director of University Affairs, Jennifer Kelly (318-357-4300), located in New Fine Arts, 104 Central Avenue, Ste. 102 or email andersonje@nsula.edu. For student academic services, contact the Director of Access and Disability Support, Taylor Camidge (318-357-5460) located in Room 108-C Watson Memorial Library or email camidget@nsula.edu.  For faculty/staff accommodations and services, contact Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email ramirezv@nsula.edu.

• Shall be qualified to teach in the field of study.
• Shall be effective in teaching the assigned subject material.
• Shall meet the required standards defined by the University.
• Shall be proficient in curriculum development, instruction, evaluation, and academic counseling.
• Shall have a minimum of an MS (or equivalent) degree with 5 years of relevant professional experience or a Doctoral degree (preferred), in Industrial Engineering or a closely relevant field.
• Shall be authorized to work in the United States.

• Be committed to excellence in teaching, service, professional growth, and scholarship.
• Teaching all classes per semester as assigned by the Department Head in a manner that will fully promote academic excellence. Submit course outlines and objectives. Utilize a variety of proven teaching methods appropriate to pedagogy. Evaluate students and report progress.
• Participate in periodic reviews of course materials.
• Providing administrative support to university leadership in carrying out their responsibilities.
• Actively participating in official university functions as determined by the President, Vice President, Dean, Director, and Department Head (e.g., commencement, faculty institute, registration, recruitment events, and any called meetings).
• Maintain class schedules and the required 10 office hours per week as determined by the Department Head.
• Advising and counseling students during required office hours and at other times and settings established by the Department Head.
• Engaging in scholarly activities, including grant writing, research, publications, and presentations in the field of Engineering Technology.
• Involvement in departmental development, assisting in student recruitment, and participating in professional endeavors aligned with the department's mission.
• Participating in faculty meetings and serving on all appropriate program committees.
• Maintaining appropriate expertise and competencies through continued professional development and periodic mandatory training.
• Fostering collegial relationships with peers and colleagues throughout the University.
• Maintaining confidentiality following federal laws and program policy.
• Acknowledging and agreeing to comply with those mandates of the Constitution and laws of the State of Louisiana which regulates the activity and employment of state employees including but not limited to the "Code of Governmental Ethics", LA R.S. 42: 1101 et seq", and "Dual Office Holding and Dual Employment LA R.S. 42:61 et seq".