Faculty Position FY24-055


November 6 2023

Position Title
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

Hiring Unit

Department of lndustrial Engineering

Job Description/Responsibilities

The Department of lndustrial Engineering (IE) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor to start in August 2024. As part of the SIUE School of Engineering, the Department offers an ABET-accredited B.S. degree program, along with a graduate program offering M.S. degree and Ph.D. degrees through a cooperative Ph.D. program.

The Department of IE at SIUE has vibrant research programs that encompass theoretical and applied research. We are looking for candidates who will be committed to excellence in graduate and undergraduate education and establish an independent research program in automation, robotics, manufacturing system control, or biomanufacturing.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of SIUE and reflected in the institutional commitment to Inclusive Excellence. The School of Engineering is committed to attracting, supporting, and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds, particularly candidates from underrepresented groups in STEM such as women faculty and faculty of color. SIUE faculty are encouraged to contribute to inclusive excellence in both the academic community and region through research, teaching, and service.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Ph.D. or equivalent degree in IE or related engineering disciplines is required. ABD candidates may be considered.


• All applicants must demonstrate a commitment to delivering high quality teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate level.


• Applicants must have a demonstrated interest and ability in developing a high-quality research program with scholarly publications and external and internal research funding.


• Applicants must demonstrate abilities to mentor students, participate in outreach, and provide service to the department, school, and university.

Terms of Appointment
The salary of the new faculty member will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate instruction, research, and university and public service. Candidates for this position will be expected to be student-centered and embrace the Teacher-Scholar model and demonstrate a commitment to promoting experiential learning. Faculty members are encouraged to perform research with undergraduate and graduate students and serve on M.S. thesis and Ph.D. dissertation committees. Candidates are also encouraged to engage in interdisciplinary collaboration. The position is expected to begin in August 2024.

Source of Funds

State

Salary

Commensurate with training and experience. For more information about employment benefits and policies, visit: Faculty Employment Benefits

Application Process

The application should include a cover letter, a list of the full contact for three references, CV, and three statements:

(1) a research statement

(2) a teaching statement

(3) a statement of contributions to diversity across teaching and research in one PDF format

via email to

xchen@siue.edu.

Questions should be directed to Chair of Faculty Search Committee 2023

(Xin Chen; xchen@siue.edu; 618-650-2853),

Department of lndustrial Engineering, SIUE, Edwardsville, IL 62026-1805.

SIUE is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and will not discriminate against any person based on race, national origin, religion, disability, age, marital or civil union status, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status pursuant to state and federal law.

Application Deadline

To receive full consideration, application materials must be received by March 1st, 2024.

SIUE is a state university - benefits under state sponsored plans may not be available to holders of F1 or J1 visas. Applicants will be subject to a background check prior to an offer of employment. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran's status.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Acts (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, please call 618-650-2190 or email EmploymentHR@siue.edu.

The SIUE Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.siue.edu/police/cleary-act-forms/ . The report contains campus safety and security information, crime statistics, fire safety policies, and fire statistics for the previous three calendar years. This report is published in compliance with Federal law, titled the "Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act" and the Higher Education Opportunity Act also known as the "Campus Fire Safety Right to Know." For those without computer access, a paper copy of the report may be obtained, with a 24-hour notice, from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Administration, Rendleman Hall, Room 2228, 618-650-2536.

Dual Career Support for New Faculty
The Career Development Center has partnered with SIUE's Toward an Inclusive Model of Excellence project to provide a variety of career services and resources to partners of new faculty who have relocated to the Greater St. Louis area. Support for this initiative was provided by the National Science Foundation (NSF) through Award 1936141. Outlined below is a specific list of career services and resources available to help you on your career journey. Individuals are eligible to receive a maximum of three, one-hour appointments. Visit them online at: https://www.siue.edu/career-development-center/faculty/NSF-Advance-GrantLanding.shtml