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Assistant/Associate Professor of Engineering Practice in Industrial Engineering (West Lafayette)
City: West Lafayette
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Job Summary
The Edwardson School of Industrial Engineering at Purdue University invites applications for a Professor of Engineering Practice at the Assistant or Associate rank. This position is based at the Purdue West Lafayette location. Purdue University seeks to attract exceptional candidates with teaching and educational interests and expertise in all areas of Industrial Engineering, including Production and Supply Networks, Operations Research, Manufacturing, and Human Factors.
Candidates must hold a Ph.D., or M.S. with more than five years of professional experience, in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Human Factors, Manufacturing, Systems Engineering or a related field by the employment start date. Ideal candidates will have relevant industry experience with demonstrable evidence of leadership. The successful candidate will teach core undergraduate courses across Industrial Engineering. In addition to instructional duties, the successful candidate will work effectively with industry partners and faculty, provide mentoring to students and other program support staff, develop experiential learning activities utilizing laboratory facilities, and perform service both at the School and the University levels as needed. They will have demonstrated skills in innovative pedagogical techniques, project/problem-based learning, and industry applications of current methodologies.
Application Process
To apply, please submit application to this site including (1) cover letter, (2) a complete curriculum vitae, (3) a teaching statement (no more than two pages) and a sample proposed syllabus, and (4) names and contact information for at least three references. The search committee may contact references to request letters. For information/questions regarding applications, contact the Office of Academic Affairs, College of Engineering, at [redacted]. Review of applications will begin on November 5, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. A background check is required for employment in this position.
Purdue and the College of Engineering have a Concierge Program that provides dual career assistance and relocation services.
