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Assistant/Associate/Full Professor: Industrial & Systems Engineering

Employer
Liberty University
Location
Virginia, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Jun 16, 2022
Posting Details

Posting Summary

Posting Number

F00373P

Classification Title

Faculty

Position Type

Disclaimer

Liberty University’s hiring practices and EEO Statement are fully in compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment preference to members of their own religion. Liberty University is in that category.

Position Title

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor: Industrial & Systems Engineering

Does this position require driving?

No

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Job Summary/Basic Function

The School of Engineering at Liberty University invites applicants for a position at the rank of Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering. Areas of research interest include (but are not limited to): Model-based systems engineering; Systems design, integration, and architecting; System performance, analysis, improvement, and optimization; Systems modeling and simulation; Complex systems and socio-technological systems, Human product/work environment/machine interaction; Human culture/behavior/performance modeling; Human information processing and decision making. Candidates in other areas will also be considered. Successful candidates will be expected to develop internationally-recognized, externally-funded, sustainable research programs and to make significant contributions to the department’s teaching and service responsibilities.

The Liberty University School of Engineering ( LUSOE ) comprises five departments (Civil, Computer, Electrical, Industrial and Systems, and Mechanical) and a forthcoming Computational Science and Engineering Department being a virtual department in which faculty from the other departments can partake of Computational Science and Engineering. The LUSOE offers an ABET -accredited undergraduate program as well as graduate studies leading to M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. In addition, LUSOE offers undergraduate, M.S., and Ph.D. distance learning programs as well as residential programs. The LUSOE is just starting to grow as LU has invested in growing the engineering program.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in engineering or a closely aligned field. Candidates are expected to have demonstrated the ability to conduct research at the highest level and to have a record of, or the promise for, outstanding teaching, supervision of students, and service to the LUSOE .
Applicants must apply online by submitting a cover letter, curriculum vitae, names and contact information for at least three professional references, and one page summaries for each of their research, teaching, and service plans. Applicants must clearly indicate in the cover letter their area of interest. The online applicant site can be accessed by going to https://jobs.liberty.edu. The search committee will begin screening of applicants immediately and will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.

Faculty members are expected to conduct state-of-the-art research, teach undergraduate and/or graduate level courses, and serve the LUSOE . Candidates will also help teach engineering laboratory courses and senior capstone courses as needed.

Faculty will participate in the process of developing undergraduate engineering curriculum.

Minimum Qualifications

The candidate must hold a Master’s degree in industrial and systems engineering.

In addition, a passion for teaching is expected for appointment to a faculty position. Successful candidates will be expected to conduct research, teach undergraduate classes, and contribute to the Department’s service mission.

Applicants must demonstrate a personal faith commitment to the University’s evangelical Christian purpose.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates having a Ph.D. degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering.

In addition, an exemplary record of scholarship, external research support, and teaching is expected for appointment to a faculty position.

Work Hours

Typically 40 hours per week for the 10 months of the contract

Posting Date

06/16/2022

Special Instructions for Applicants

Quicklink

https://jobs.liberty.edu/postings/39721
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Transcripts
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. Teaching Philosophy
  4. Pastoral Reference Letter
  5. Academic/Professional Reference Letter 1
  6. Academic/Professional Reference Letter 2
  7. Unofficial Transcript 1
  8. Unofficial Transcript 2
  9. Unofficial Transcript 3
Optional Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Letter of Recommendation
  4. Other Document
  5. Professional License(s)
  6. Career Mobility Form (For Current LU Employees ONLY)
Supplemental Questions

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