What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Assistant Professor in Industrial Engineering Technology position at Purdue University Online?
Job Description
Job Summary
Purdue University Fort Wayne (PFW) School of Polytechnic invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor/Visiting Assistant Professor of Practice in Industrial Engineering beginning August 18, 2025. The position is 100% teaching (4/4 workload) at the undergraduate level with no advising or service requirement.
Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a closely related discipline will be considered as a Visiting Assistant Professor. Candidates with a master’s degree and broad industrial experience will be considered for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Practice. Applicants must be able to teach at the undergraduate level in a variety of foundational courses and potential courses matching the candidate’s expertise. Areas of instructional interest would include production planning control, ergonomics, statistical production planning, supply chain, and statistics. Applicants should possess at least 3 years of relevant industrial experience and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Candidates should enjoy working closely with students, thrive in a small experiential classroom setting and anticipate opportunity to collaborate with the community to improve the program. Position is contingent upon available funding and satisfactory background check.
The Department
The School of Polytechnic has majors in six-degree programs which include Computer, Electrical, Industrial and Mechanical Engineering Technology along with Information Technology and Construction Management. All the Engineering Technology programs are accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org. The student educational experience produces graduates who not only have profound technical knowledge, an ability to apply principles, and experiences relevant in their discipline but they can also problem solve, think critically, innovate, and communicate.
The University
Purdue University Fort Wayne (PFW) is the largest university in northeast Indiana, offering 25 graduate and over 100 prestigious Purdue University undergraduate degrees and certificates. More than 7,000 students of diverse ages, races and nationalities belong to the PFW family. The 688‐acre campus in Fort Wayne is home to over 6,000 degree‐seeking undergraduate and graduate students. Through PFW’s partnerships with area high schools, almost 900 high school students take dual‐credit courses, simultaneously earning both high school and college credits. PFW is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Learn more about us at PFW.edu.
Application Process
Please submit cover letter, curriculum vitae, a 1-2 page teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and contact information for three references to https://careers.purdue.edu/FW/go/FW-Faculty/7720100/. All candidates invited for interview will be expected to do a 45–60-minute instructional student presentation.
Review of applicants will begin on April 3, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.
Additional Information
Purdue University Fort Wayne is fully committed to achieving compliance with all applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws. All individuals, including individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
The position is contingent on available funding and satisfactory background records check. Purdue will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Job Summary
Purdue University Fort Wayne (PFW) School of Polytechnic invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor/Visiting Assistant Professor of Practice in Industrial Engineering beginning August 18, 2025. The position is 100% teaching (4/4 workload) at the undergraduate level with no advising or service requirement.
Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a closely related discipline will be considered as a Visiting Assistant Professor. Candidates with a master’s degree and broad industrial experience will be considered for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Practice. Applicants must be able to teach at the undergraduate level in a variety of foundational courses and potential courses matching the candidate’s expertise. Areas of instructional interest would include production planning control, ergonomics, statistical production planning, supply chain, and statistics. Applicants should possess at least 3 years of relevant industrial experience and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Candidates should enjoy working closely with students, thrive in a small experiential classroom setting and anticipate opportunity to collaborate with the community to improve the program. Position is contingent upon available funding and satisfactory background check.
The Department
The School of Polytechnic has majors in six-degree programs which include Computer, Electrical, Industrial and Mechanical Engineering Technology along with Information Technology and Construction Management. All the Engineering Technology programs are accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org. The student educational experience produces graduates who not only have profound technical knowledge, an ability to apply principles, and experiences relevant in their discipline but they can also problem solve, think critically, innovate, and communicate.
The University
Purdue University Fort Wayne (PFW) is the largest university in northeast Indiana, offering 25 graduate and over 100 prestigious Purdue University undergraduate degrees and certificates. More than 7,000 students of diverse ages, races and nationalities belong to the PFW family. The 688‐acre campus in Fort Wayne is home to over 6,000 degree‐seeking undergraduate and graduate students. Through PFW’s partnerships with area high schools, almost 900 high school students take dual‐credit courses, simultaneously earning both high school and college credits. PFW is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Learn more about us at PFW.edu.
Application Process
Please submit cover letter, curriculum vitae, a 1-2 page teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and contact information for three references to https://careers.purdue.edu/FW/go/FW-Faculty/7720100/. All candidates invited for interview will be expected to do a 45–60-minute instructional student presentation.
Review of applicants will begin on April 3, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.
Additional Information
Purdue University Fort Wayne is fully committed to achieving compliance with all applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws. All individuals, including individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
The position is contingent on available funding and satisfactory background records check. Purdue will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
