Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT
Department of Engineering: Visiting Faculty Position in Industrial Engineering
The Department of Engineering at Quinnipiac University School of Business and Engineering seeks applicants for a full-time faculty position in Industrial Engineering starting in August 2015. Candidates with experience in any area of Industrial Engineering are welcome to apply. Priority will be given to the individuals who can teach courses in lean systems, systems engineering, supply chain, and engineering economics. Relevant industrial experience is beneficial.
The Department of Engineering is in the third year at Quinnipiac University with the goal of becoming ABET accredited upon graduation of this first class in 2016. The Department of Engineering is a foundational step in a path that anticipates becoming the School of Engineering in the near future. We are building a unique learning environment that balances theoretical and applied learning, supporting a variety of learning styles. In that setting, we also foster continuous professional growth of our faculty and staff appropriate to our mission. We look forward to applications with a passion to help shape and build a program that will become a national leader in Industrial Engineering Education. We seek individuals with a desire to be part of a professional, collaborative team devoted to student learning and mentoring industrial engineering students.
Quinnipiac University is a thriving private university with 6,500 undergraduate and 2,500 graduate students, located in Hamden, Connecticut, approximately 90 minutes from New York City and two hours from Boston. Consistently ranked among the best universities by U.S. News & World Report and recently named one of the 2013 Great Colleges to Work For by The Chronicle of Higher Education, Quinnipiac offers 58 undergraduate majors and 20 graduate and professional programs, including those leading to degrees in both law and medicine. At the core of Quinnipiac is its commitment to teaching and collaboration. Quinnipiac fosters partnerships among students and with faculty; it is a spirited, welcoming campus.
Responsibilities:
Specific job requirements include developing and teaching courses in support of the mission of the department and university, along with maintaining currency in the candidate's specialty area. Special consideration will be given to candidates with interest in developing and teaching courses in lean systems, systems engineering, supply chain, and engineering economics.
Qualifications:
Qualifications for candidates include: a PhD in Industrial Engineering or closely related field is desired. ABDs will be considered. Strong candidates with an MS in Industrial Engineering or closely related field may be considered.
Quinnipiac University is only considering applicants who have valid authorization to work in the U.S., in this position, for the University. Quinnipiac University does not sponsor employment-based visas for this position.
TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted electronically at http://careers.quinnipiac.edu (Job Code: 2015-1683) and should include
- a cover letter declaring interest in the position, sub-discipline specialty, and any ABET experience;
- a statement of teaching philosophy;
- a current CV, including details of teaching experience and industrial experience;
- the names and contact information of three references on the application form.
Reference letters and teaching evaluations will only be required at a later stage.
Consideration of candidates will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. We will have representatives at the IIE Annual Conference in Nashville. Please email us at A.Kiassat@quinnipiac.edu to schedule an informal interview.
Quinnipiac University has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity throughout the University community. We welcome candidates who would enhance that diversity. Quinnipiac offers a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit program.
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Emre Tokgoz
Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering
Quinnipiac University
Hamden CT
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