Instructor, Industrial & Systems Engineering

Instructor, Industrial & Systems Engineering

Location: Beaumont, TX Job Type: Full-Time Faculty Job Number: 202600560 Home Org: Industrial Engineering Opening Date: 10/27/2026 Closing Date: Continuous FLSA: Exempt

Description

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Job Summary

The Instructor of Industrial & Systems Engineering is responsible for providing high-quality undergraduate instruction in industrial engineering and industrial technology courses within the Dr. Victor Zaloom Department of Industrial Engineering. This position supports student learning and academic success through effective classroom and online instruction, curriculum development, and student engagement. The Instructor also contributes to departmental initiatives involving student recruitment, retention, accreditation, and academic service. This is a nine-month, non-tenure-track faculty appointment.

Essential Job Functions Instruction and Student Learning Provide high-quality instruction in undergraduate industrial engineering and Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology (BSIT) courses through face-to-face and online delivery methods. Maintain a standard teaching load of four courses per semester (4/4), develop instructional materials, assess student learning outcomes, and provide academic support to promote student success. Graduate-level teaching assignments may be made when appropriate academic credentials are met.

Student Recruitment and Outreach Support student recruitment initiatives for the BSIT program through participation in outreach activities, recruitment events, and other departmental efforts designed to increase student interest and enrollment.

Departmental and University Service Participate in departmental, college, and university service activities, including curriculum development and improvement, accreditation support, student retention initiatives, and other activities that advance the academic mission of the department and university.

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in industrial engineering, engineering management, or a closely related field.
• Ability to teach undergraduate courses in industrial engineering and industrial technology.
• Ability to deliver effective instruction in face-to-face and online learning environments.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, and academic administrators.

Desired Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in industrial engineering or a closely related engineering field.
• Previous college-level teaching experience.
• Relevant professional or industry experience.
• Experience supporting student recruitment and outreach initiatives, particularly within undergraduate engineering or industrial technology programs.

Supplemental Information

Key Competencies:

• Knowledge
• Knowledge of industrial engineering principles, practices, and applications.
• Knowledge of instructional methods and student assessment practices in higher education.
• Understanding of curriculum development and continuous improvement processes.
• Skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Instructional and presentation skills appropriate for undergraduate education.
• Proficiency in instructional technologies and online learning platforms.
• Organizational and time management skills necessary to manage teaching and service responsibilities.
• Abilities
• Ability to deliver effective instruction in face-to-face and online environments.
• Ability to engage students and support their academic success.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and industry partners.
• Ability to contribute to student recruitment, retention, and departmental initiatives.
• Ability to support curriculum improvement, accreditation activities, and academic service.

Physical Requirements:This position requires the ability to perform duties in classroom, office, and other academic environments. Duties may involve prolonged periods of standing or sitting, operating standard office and instructional equipment, and moving between classrooms, offices, and other campus locations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Job Conditions:This is a nine-month, non-tenure-track faculty appointment. Duties are performed primarily in classroom, office, and online instructional environments. The position may require participation in departmental meetings, student recruitment activities, and other university-related events. Summer teaching assignments, when available, and associated compensation will be determined in accordance with university policy, departmental needs, and available funding.

Pay Range: Commensurate

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