Location: Ruston,LA, USA
Thank you for your interest in employment with Louisiana Tech University.
The Industrial Engineering (INEN) Program within the College of Engineering and Science (COES) at Louisiana Tech University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank. We are seeking exceptional candidates who possess a doctorate in Industrial Engineering or a closely related field. Candidates who are nearing the completion of their doctoral degree and will graduate by September 1, 2025, are also encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities: Successful candidates will be expected to:
* Engage in multidisciplinary research initiatives within the College.
* Demonstrate strong teaching capabilities and deliver high-quality educational experiences.
* Develop, lead, and sustain a research program that secures external funding.
* Supervise and mentor master's and doctoral students.
* Contribute to the professional service and governance of the College.
The College is particularly interested in candidates who can enhance our commitment to diversity and excellence through their research, teaching, and service.
About the Industrial Engineering Program: Established in 1956, the Industrial Engineering program at Louisiana Tech is one of the oldest programs west of the Mississippi River. Our faculty support the educational needs for the ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, the Master of Science in Engineering (Industrial Engineering concentration), and doctoral degrees in Engineering and Technology Management. Faculty are actively involved in research funded by notable organizations, including the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Air Force, and advise students in multidisciplinary Ph.D. programs.
About Louisiana Tech University: Louisiana Tech University is a prestigious doctoral-granting public institution with an enrollment of over 12,000 students from 48 states and 68 countries. The College of Engineering and Science serves over 3,000 students, including nearly 300 graduate students and approximately 130 doctoral candidates. Our vision is to be a world leader in the integration of engineering and science in both education and research.
In November 2019, the College opened a state-of-the-art $40 million facility dedicated to integrated engineering and science education. We are committed to an aggressive recruitment campaign aimed at attracting culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber. We encourage applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to build a diverse workforce.
Recognition: Louisiana Tech University has been recognized as a Top Tier National University for the 13th consecutive year in the 2024 U.S. News & World Report rankings.
Application Instructions:
Interested applicants should submit a single PDF document that includes:
1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Statement of research interests and goals
4. Description of teaching experience and interests
5. Contact information for at least three references
For more information about the College and the Industrial Engineering program, please visit our website: COES Website.
Louisiana Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Employer and places a high priority on the creation of an environment supportive of ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
Posting Close Date: This position will remain open until filled.
Please Note: Applications must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on the Job Closing Date to ensure consideration.
Note to Applicant:
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at the Louisiana Tech University may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.