Assistant Professor of Practice in Industrial and Systems Engineering

Position Description

The Department of Industrial and Systems (ISE) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) is seeking applications for a full-time assistant or associate professor of practice to begin August 1, 2026. We welcome applications from highly qualified individuals with a passion for engineering education, teaching, and student engagement and mentoring. Salary and benefits are nationally competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. The position is a non-tenure track, renewable, 9-month appointment, with opportunities to teach additional courses or get involved in other activities in summer. The successful candidate is expected to build an exceptional record of accomplishment in teaching and student engagement, leading to career-track promotions to Associate Professor of Practice and Professor of Practice. 

The successful candidate will join other members of the faculty in offering and supporting current degree programs, including an MS degree program in Engineering Management. The ISE Department offers baccalaureate (BS), master's (MS), and Doctoral (PhD and DEng) degrees and currently has 275 BS, 146 MS, and 150 Doctoral (63 PhD and 87 DEng) students. The Department has 16 tenure-line faculty members, including one vacant position, and five non-tenured full-time teaching faculty. The successful candidate will join a community of innovators in engineering education both in the Department and in the Tickle College of Engineering and will be supported through a strong commitment to faculty development.

The Knoxville campus of the University of Tennessee has established a number of policies to promote work-life balance and support the professional development and overall well-being of faculty. Knoxville boasts a vibrant economy, mild climate, diverse cultural opportunities, a lively downtown area, proximity to many natural and outdoor activities, and affordable cost of living.

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Lecturer - EAS Online Graduate Programs

Remote Non-Tenure Track Position

The College of Engineering & Applied Science at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) will establish and maintain a pool of Lecturers in the College of Engineering and Applied Science (EAS) Online Graduate Programs from which future appointments to temporary, non-tenure track positions will be made. Appointments are part-time (less than 50% time) and will be made semester-by-semester. The College of Engineering & Applied Science offers an online Master of Engineering program in three (3) emphasis areas – engineering management, systems engineering, and space operations.

Essential Functions

This position will teach classes for EAS Online Graduate Programs. Classes will be online. Examples of courses/subject area include the following:

• Finance & Accounting for Engineers
• Engineering Project Management
• Systems Engineering Processes
• Project Estimation & Risk Analysis
• Leadership for Engineers
• Systems Analysis
• Systems Architecture
• Engineering Modeling & Simulation
• Engineering Analysis for Space Applications
• Fundamentals of Astronautics
• Space Mission Analysis
• Spacecraft Environment Interactions
• Space Communications
• Remote Sensing in Space
• Spacecraft Dynamics
• Global Navigation Satellite Systems Design
• Space Policy

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Dean, College of Engineering

Michigan State University (MSU) seeks a visionary, strategic, and collaborative leader to serve as the next Dean of its College of Engineering (COE). Applications, nominations, and expressions of interest are invited.

Michigan State is the nation’s premier land-grant university and one of the top research universities in the world. As a member of both the Association of American Universities (AAU) and the Big Ten Academic Alliance, MSU is nationally recognized for its academic excellence, impactful research, and global outreach. It is also known for its Spartan grit and resilience. MSU is stronger because of its community, which includes more than 51,000 students, 5,600 faculty and staff, and a network of over half a million living alumni who are extremely loyal supporters and cheerleaders for the university. The Dean will join MSU and its new leadership to build upon its existing strengths and propel it to new heights.

With a rich history dating back to 1888, the MSU COE is one of the oldest and most sought-after academic options at Michigan State, boasting more than 6,800 students, 12 undergraduate degrees, 11 graduate degrees, and growing. Their bright and industrious students are taught by a world-class academic team that includes 341 faculty across eight departments and two interdisciplinary programs (https://engineering.msu.edu/about/departments) with a focus on developing innovative engineers and computer scientists who solve complex transdisciplinary problems and drive economic development, both locally and globally.

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Engineering Management Assistant Teaching Professor/ Non-Tenure-Track Position

The Engineering Division at Penn State Great Valley invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor of Engineering Management, starting Fall 2026 or as mutually agreed.

The successful candidate will teach graduate-level courses in the Engineering Management program, advise and mentor students, and contribute to program development and service activities. Teaching responsibilities will include both online and on-campus instruction, with an emphasis on practical applications of engineering management principles in technology-driven organizations which may include but are not limited to areas of expertise such as project and program management, systems engineering, decision analytics and risk management, and quality/process improvement methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma.

A Ph.D. in Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a closely related field is required by the employment start date.

Located 20 miles northwest of Philadelphia, Penn State Great Valley School of Graduate Professional Studies is a special mission campus of The Pennsylvania State University. The school enjoys a central location in a corporate center among world-class corporate neighbors in a rapidly growing technological corridor. Graduate students are working professionals.

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