Assistant or Associate Professor Of Instruction in Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences

Department: Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences

The Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences at Northwestern University (https://www.mccormick.northwestern.edu/industrial/) invites applications for the position of non-tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Instruction in Industrial Engineering. The primary duties involve teaching and advising in statistics, operations research, stochastic processes, and optimization, alongside serving as the Assistant Director of Undergraduate Studies by contributing vital departmental service, including undergraduate program administration and student advising leadership. Successful candidates will have demonstrable interest in working with undergraduate engineering students.

The Department seeks outstanding candidates who have received a Ph.D. degree in industrial engineering, operations research, statistics, or other IE-related discipline, or who expect to do so by August 2027, and who aspire to engage in independent and interdisciplinary teaching. The starting date is September 1, 2027. The application package should include a cover letter, curriculum vita, statement of teaching experience and philosophy, statement of research accomplishments and interests, and a link to a video of a short teaching demonstration (provided in the cover letter). Please visit the IEMS website to find out more information about this position and to apply.

In addition, the applicant should arrange for at least two, but no more than three letters of recommendation addressing both research and teaching qualifications. Recommendation letters will be automatically solicited from the letter writers by email after the names are entered in the online application system.

Compensation

The expected base pay range for this position $95,000 - $115,000 for a 9-month academic appointment and is subject to negotiation. Sponsorship for an H-1B visa may be available for qualified candidates, subject to institutional policies and applicable immigration regulations.

Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate, including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal comparators; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Benefits

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at Northwestern Benefits to learn more.

Questions may be directed to Nathan Keiller at nathan.keiller@northwestern.edu (subject line: Teaching-Track Assistant/Associate Professor Search). To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by January 15, 2027 but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Please read ALL instructions and make preparations before proceeding to the application page:

• Applications will only be accepted via online submission (see link below).
• Please prepare all documents in advance as Adobe PDF files, and please be sure all information is entered correctly and accurately (especially names and email addresses), as there will be no opportunity for online revision after your application has been submitted.
• Please also prepare a list of names and email addresses for your external academic references; your references will be contacted directly by the online system and invited to upload their letters on your behalf.
• All required fields in the application form are marked with an asterisk and must be filled before clicking the "Submit" button.
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