Position Function
The Assistant Teaching Professor, Associate Teaching Professor, or Teaching Professor of Industrial & Systems Engineering is under the administrative supervision of the Department Head of Industrial & Systems Engineering and will serve as a professional faculty member based at Engineering on the Coast in Gautier, Mississippi. This is a regular full-time, nine-month, non-tenure-track position. Specific activities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, scholarly activities, and service in the Industrial & Systems Engineering program.
Salary Grade : UC
For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Department Profile
The Industrial & Systems Engineering (ISE) Department (https://www.ise.msstate.edu/), established in 1962, is one of the eight academic departments in the James Worth Bagley College of Engineering. The ISE department is currently ranked 25th among all ISE programs nationally in research and development expenditures according to the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) HERD ranking. The department offers an ABET-accredited bachelor’s program in Industrial & Systems Engineering at the Starkville campus, Engineering on the Coast campus, and online, as well as master's and doctoral degrees at the Starkville campus and online. Current department enrollment across the three locations is 291 undergraduate students, 63 master's students, and 84 doctoral students. The department is currently supported by ten tenured/tenure-track faculty, three teaching-track faculty, one instructor, and four staff. Research expenditures totaled approximately $9 million in 2024.
Area of Specialization
Industrial and Systems Engineering
Anticipated Appointment Date
August 16, 2027
Tenure Track Status
Non-Tenure Track
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following examples illustrate the types of duties assigned to this position. The absence of a specific duty does not exclude it from the position if the work is a logical assignment of the position.
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Industrial & Systems Engineering.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of undergraduate and graduate courses in Industrial & Systems Engineering.
- Advance the knowledge base of Industrial & Systems Engineering through scholarly activities.
- Engage in scholarly activities resulting in journal and conference papers.
- Provide service to the Department, College, and University.
- Engage in scholarly and professional activities that maintain expertise and leadership in Industrial & Systems Engineering.
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering or a closely related field is required. Candidates must demonstrate excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional registration, or the ability to obtain professional registration, is preferred. Previous teaching experience is also preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Other qualifications include strong leadership and interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative teaching environment. Candidates are also expected to enhance the reputation of Mississippi State University through their scholarly, professional, and service activities.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
No unusual physical requirements are associated with this position. The role requires no heavy lifting, and most work is performed in a comfortable indoor environment.
Instructions for Applying
Applicants must apply through Mississippi State University’s online employment system at http://www.msujobs.msstate.edu. Applicants must attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, research statement, diversity statement, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references. Screening of applications will begin November 23, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.
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