LECTURER - INDUSTRIAL & SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

The University of Iowa (UI) College of Engineering invites applications for an Instructional Track Faculty position in the rank of Lecturer with a start date of August 2023, but a start date of January 2023 would be preferred. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering or a related field. The successful candidate will develop a teaching portfolio in some subset or combination of health care engineering, human factors, data analytics, and simulation. Applications are welcome for either full-time (100%) on a 3-course teaching load per semester or half-time (50%) on a 3-course teaching load for the year. Each of these positions receives full benefits, and each may be extended, upon approval by the College of Engineering.  Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Teaching three class sections in each of the fall and spring semesters or for the year. These may include classes at both the undergraduate and graduate level.
• Advise undergraduate students.
• Contribute to department and college service activities.

Successful candidates should be committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of their work.

Review of applications will begin November 15; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

About us

The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Iowa is one of six academic units housed within the College of Engineering (CoE). Departmental faculty collaborates with the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics, and colleges across campus, including the College of Medicine, Pharmacy, Business, Public Health, and Liberal Arts and Sciences, as well as industrial and government organizations. The department has a diversified portfolio of funding sources through the NSF, DoD, NIH, foundations, and corporations. Our faculty are integrated into interdisciplinary research units: the Iowa Institute for Hydraulic Research – Hydroscience and Engineering, Iowa Technology Institute, Public Policy Center, Injury Prevention Research Center, and the National Advanced Driving Simulator, among others. Further information about the department can be found at https://ise.engineering.uiowa.edu/

The University of Iowa as a premier research university fosters exchange of ideas. The university understands the link between diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and excellence in education. We embrace our shared responsibility to create a welcoming and inclusive campus culture so that all community members can unlock their own potential. Faculty in the College of Engineering contribute to DEI by designing curricula, research programs, and engagement opportunities that challenge the status quo, cultivate empathy, seek out diverse perspectives, and value global citizenship. To learn more, visit https://diversity.uiowa.edu/.

The University of Iowa is located in Iowa City, a Midwestern college town with modest cost of living, an excellent public school system, excellent healthcare with a world-class teaching hospital, and superior venues for the performing arts (https://thinkiowacity.com/). The University of Iowa is committed to recruiting and retaining the most talented and diverse faculty and staff, which includes providing opportunities for employees to “Build a Career | Build a Life.” The university offers several benefits to support faculty and their families in achieving a healthy work/life balance. For more information, visit http://worklife.uiowa.edu.

The college of engineering is one of 12 colleges at The University of Iowa. This research environment is highly collaborative and designed to push breakthrough ideas that cross boundaries and challenge assumptions. The highly motivated faculty are engaged in different modes of teaching, research, and service.

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Education Requirement:

• Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering or a related discipline

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to teach and develop courses in health care engineering, human factors, safety, data analytics, or simulation
• Evidence of a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience in teaching undergraduate engineering courses
• Interest in advancing engineering education
• Interest in teaching graduate courses in industrial engineering