Posting DetailsPosting Summary
Job Title Assistant Professor - Department of Industrial, Mechatronics & Systems Engineering
Division Divison of Academic Affairs
Department School of Engineering
Work Status Full Time
Position Category Faculty
Faculty Rank Assistant Professor
FLSA Exempt
Pay Range Exempt
Salary Range $75,000 - $90,000 / year
Fund Source State Support
Job Summary The Department of Industrial, Mechatronics and Systems Engineering (IMSE) was formed through the reorganization of the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering with the Mechatronics Engineering program. The department offers a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, a Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics Engineering, a Master of Engineering, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Engineering. The Industrial Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (EAC-ABET), and is the only program of its kind in the State of Maryland. The Mechatronics Engineering program is the only program of its kind offered at an HBCU in the State of Maryland. The Mechatronics program will be seeking initial EAC-ABET accreditation during the upcoming 2027 review cycle.
IMSE invites applications and nominations for a tenure-track faculty position in statistical quality engineering and smart manufacturing systems. The department seeks colleagues who can contribute across both of its undergraduate programs.
The successful candidate will be expected to strengthen the department's research enterprise by developing a sustainable, externally funded research program at the intersection of statistical quality engineering, advanced and smart manufacturing, industrial analytics, and intelligent production systems, while contributing to teaching and curricular development across Industrial Engineering and Mechatronics Engineering.
Job Duties - Develop competitive research proposals and pursue external funding from federal agencies, industry, and other sponsors in statistical quality engineering, smart and advanced manufacturing, industrial artificial intelligence and data analytics, quality and reliability engineering, and intelligent production systems.
- Conduct and publish high-quality, peer-reviewed research that advances the department's research priorities and visibility.
- Recruit, advise, and mentor undergraduate and graduate researchers and contribute to the growth of doctoral research activity.
- Develop and expand research laboratories, experimental testbeds, and data-driven manufacturing capabilities to support sponsored research, hands-on teaching, laboratory instruction, and course development.
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses across Industrial Engineering and Mechatronics Engineering, including design of experiments, quality engineering, reliability and risk analysis, systems methods, smart manufacturing, data analytics, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
- Contribute to the development and modernization of curricula, courses, and laboratory experiences across both programs.
- Provide academic advising to undergraduate and graduate students.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics Knowledge- Knowledge of design of experiments, statistical quality control, and quality engineering methods.
- Knowledge of deterministic optimization, operations research, and Lean Six Sigma principles as applied to manufacturing and production systems.
- Knowledge of digital manufacturing, smart factory systems, industrial instrumentation, and cyber-physical production systems.
- Knowledge of research design, statistical analysis, and computational methods relevant to manufacturing systems.
Skills- Skill in applying statistical, optimization, and quality improvement methods to analyze and improve manufacturing processes.
- Skill in analyzing experimental and operational data to evaluate process performance, quality, and reliability.
- Skill in preparing research proposals, scholarly publications, and technical presentations.
- Strong instructional, interpersonal, organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
Abilities- Ability to integrate statistical, optimization, and quality methods with physical manufacturing systems.
- Ability to develop an independent research program and pursue external funding from federal agencies, industry, and other sponsors.
- Ability to develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses and laboratory experiences in Industrial Engineering and Mechatronics Engineering.
- Ability to establish and expand research laboratories, experimental testbeds, and manufacturing data capabilities that support research and hands-on instruction.
- Ability to advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students and supervise student research.
- Ability to collaborate across disciplines and with external partners to advance research, teaching, and curricular development.
Other Characteristics- Commitment to student success and expanding opportunities for students from groups underrepresented in engineering.
Required Minimum Qualifications An earned doctorate, held at the time of appointment, in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field.
Other Preferences for Consideration - Experience in curriculum development, including developing or updating engineering courses and laboratory learning experiences.
- Experience developing or enhancing instructional or research laboratories.
- Relevant professional certifications or licenses, such as Six Sigma Black Belt certification or credentials from the American Society for Quality (ASQ).
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number FA00442
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Open Date 11/04/2026
Best Consideration Date 02/02/2027
Job Close Date 04/01/2027
Special Instructions to Applicant Please enter three professional references in the Reference page of the application.
