Lecturer / teaching assistant professor, industrial engineering

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Job Description

The Industrial Engineering Program in the College of Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a non-tenure-track position at the level of Lecturer I, Lecturer II, or Teaching Assistant Professor with anticipated start date of July 1, 2027. As part of a newly established and growing Industrial Engineering program offering B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees, this position provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development and delivery of Industrial Engineering curricula and to help build a growing academic program.

We seek candidates with a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and the ability to contribute broadly across the Industrial Engineering curriculum. Candidates should be prepared to teach the IE senior capstone experience along with core Industrial Engineering courses and labs in areas such as operations research and optimization, simulation, supply chain and logistics, quality engineering, and engineering economic analysis.

Lecturer Statement

The University of Nevada, Reno reserves the right to hire at any level of Lecturer (I-IV) or Teaching Assistant/Associate/Professor (terminal degree candidates) that is appropriate for the hire. If you have questions about the title, please inquire during the interview process.

Required Qualifications

• Lecturer I – Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering or closely related field
• Lecturer II – Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering or closely related field
• Teaching Assistant Professor - PhD in Industrial Engineering or closely related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering or a closely related field
• Significant industrial experience - at least 5 years

Compensation

Lecturer I, 9-month, non-tenure track
Lecturer II, 9-month, non-tenure track
Teaching Assistant Professor, 9-month, non-tenure track
To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Base Salary for Academic Faculty, Engineering (9-month). Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Remarkable Retirement

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.

Perks of Working at UNR

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
• Generous sick leave, long term disability and life insurance – Faculty Benefits
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.
• Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments.

Department Information

Join a faculty of 32 in the School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Materials Engineering focused on advancing national efforts in space exploration, manufacturing, robotics, autonomous vehicles, as well as developing the systems and processes to best utilize our natural resources, including critical materials.

Contact Information for this position:

Search Chair: Angelina Padilla, angelinapadilla@unr.ed

About Us

The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada’s original land-grant university, the University serves more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.