University of Arizona · 1 month ago
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Practice, Systems and Industrial Engineering
Yuma, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expThe University of Arizona is seeking a candidate for a career-track faculty position in the Department of Systems and Industrial Engineering. The role involves leading engineering programs, teaching undergraduate courses, and collaborating with community stakeholders and industry partners in Yuma, AZ.
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Responsibilities
Maintain a workload typical for a career track faculty within the College of Engineering defined as 80% related to teaching and 20% related to service
Oversee undergraduate advising for engineering students in Yuma
Collect, report, and analyze assessment data (e.g., ABET) and pursue program improvements
Contribute to the growth of engineering degree programs in Yuma through appropriate outreach to local communities including government units, businesses, nonprofit organizations, partnering community colleges, and area residents
Assist in the development of innovative approaches to enhancing student engagement and expanding collaborations with community and business partners
Service on committees at the department, college, and/or university level
Other duties may be assigned
Qualification
Required
An M.S. or B.S. degree in Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, or a closely related field
A background of at least a nominal amount of teaching experience
Three or more years of relevant work experience (e.g. in private sector) in engineering or a related field OR Any equivalent combination of teaching experience, and/or practical experience that will bring value to the students' learning experience as determined by the faculty members on the search committee at the time of hire; OR professional certifications and achievement in engineering, or a related field, directly relevant to the subjects taught
Preferred
PhD in Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management or a closely related discipline
Two years of teaching experience OR five or more years of relevant work experience in engineering or a related field
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance plans
Life insurance and disability programs
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members
Retirement plans
Access to Uof A recreation and cultural activities
Company
University of Arizona
University of Arizona is a public research university that offers bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and professional degree courses.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$88.9MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyGoogle.orgNational Science Foundation
2024-12-10Grant· $0.61M
2024-06-04Grant· $1M
2023-09-07Grant· $30M
Leadership Team
Chad Herzog
Associate Vice President, Arizona Arts
Lise Alschuler
Professor of Clinical Medicine
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