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Position Function:

The Industrial & Systems Engineering (ISE) department at Mississippi State University invites applications for one non-tenure track, nine-month faculty position under the administrative supervision of the head of the school. An Assistant Professor of Practice in ISE is an engineer and a scholar with a strong interest in teaching, supervising undergraduate students, developing relationships with local industries, and providing service to the department. The successful candidate will be expected to make significant contributions to the department's teaching, industry engagement, and service responsibilities.

Salary Grade:  UC

Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges.  For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Department Profile:

The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering is one of the eight academic departments in the Bagley College of Engineering. The Department offers an ABET-accredited bachelor's program in Industrial & Systems Engineering as well as master's and doctoral degrees. Industrial Engineering offers degree programs via three modes of delivery: on the Starkville Campus, through the Online Campus and through the Engineering on the Coast Campus, located in Gautier, MS (www.bagley.msstate.edu/coast). Current department enrollment across the three locations is 296 undergraduate students, 56 master's students, and 101 doctoral students. The department is currently supported by ten tenured/tenure-track faculty, three teaching-track faculty, one instructor, and four staff. The department's website is www.ise.msstate.edu.

Anticipated Appointment Date:

August 16, 2026. 

Tenure Track Status:

N/A. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following are illustrations of the various types of duties assigned to this position, The absence of specific statements of duties do not exclude those duties from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment of the position.
1. Teach a variety of undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Industrial & Systems Engineering.
2. Engage in routine departmental, college, and university service functions and committees, as requested.
3. Advise undergraduate student design teams and organizations.
4. Participate in required scholarly activities as part of the College's accreditation standards.
5. Develop and deliver experiential learning opportunities and industry-aligned curricula.
6. Collaborate with faculty and staff on workforce development, outreach, and industry engagement efforts.
7. Contribute to grant writing, proposal development, and externally funded projects, particularly those tied to applied practice
8. Serve as a liaison between the university and industry/government partners to promote collaboration and innovation.
9. Mentor students on professional development, internships, career readiness, and capstone or applied research projects.
10. Engage in other related duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

•Masters’ or PHD in Industrial & Systems Engineering, or related engineering degree OR its equivalent in professional achievement.
•A minimum of 2 years of industry, government, applied research or workforce development experience relevant to the teaching field.
•Demonstrated excellence in leadership, project management, and technical communication.

ABDs or degree pending considered (all but DISS):

Preferred Qualifications:

•Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills are a must.
•Proven ability to connect industry practice with academic instruction and student mentorship
•Prior teaching or mentorship experience in higher education or professional training environments.
•Familiarity with accreditation standards (e.g., ABET) and outcomes-based education.
•The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in Industrial & Systems Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering fundamentals, demonstrated success in applied or industry-based engineering environments, and a commitment to teaching excellence and student engagement.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• In-depth knowledge of applied manufacturing engineering, particularly in prototyping, manufacturing processes, automation, control theories, and industry best practices.
• Experience with multidisciplinary, design-build-test projects, particularly those integrating hands-on, experiential learning environments.
• Solid foundation in Industrial & Systems Engineering fundamentals, with proven success in applied or industry-based engineering roles.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching, fostering student engagement, and contributing to workforce readiness through hands-on engineering education.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

No unusual physical requirements. Requires no heavy lifting, and nearly all work is performed in a comfortable indoor facility.

Instructions for Applying:

Link to apply:  http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/

Applicants must apply online at www.msujobs.msstate.edu by submitting a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, and names with complete contact information for at least three professional references. Any social numbers included on requested documents should be redacted prior to submitting online.

Screening Date:

July 22, 2026, until filled. 

Restricted Clause:

Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.

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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