Assistant Professor

Position Function:

The Assistant Professor of Industrial & Systems Engineering is under the administrative supervision of the Department Head of Industrial & Systems Engineering. This is a tenure-track position. The successful candidate will support the delivery of the department’s degree program through undergraduate and graduate teaching and manufacturing-focused research, while contributing to the University’s missions of teaching, research, and service.

Salary Grade: UC

For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Department Profile:

The Industrial & Systems Engineering (ISE) Department (https://www.ise.msstate.edu/), established in 1962, is one of the eight academic departments in the James Worth Bagley College of Engineering. The ISE department is currently ranked 25th among all ISE programs nationally in research and development expenditures according to the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) HERD ranking. The department offers an ABET-accredited bachelor’s program in Industrial & Systems Engineering at the Starkville campus, Engineering on the Coast campus, and online, as well as master's and doctoral degrees at the Starkville campus and online. Current department enrollment across the three locations is 323 undergraduate students, 53 master's students, and 103 doctoral students. The department is currently supported by ten tenured/tenure-track faculty, three teaching-track faculty, one instructor, and four staff. Research expenditures totaled approximately $9 million in 2024.

Area of Specialization:

Industrial and Systems Engineering

Anticipated Appointment Date:

August 16, 2027

Tenure Track Status:

Tenure-Track

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following examples illustrate the types of duties assigned to this position. The absence of a specific duty does not exclude it from the position if the work is a logical assignment of the position.

1. Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in general Industrial & Systems Engineering and contribute to the delivery of manufacturing-focused courses;
2. Serve as an academic advisor to graduate and undergraduate students;
3. Expand the knowledge base of Industrial & Systems Engineering by conducting research in manufacturing systems and advanced manufacturing;
4. Supervise research of graduate students;
5. Develop and sustain a strong, externally sponsored research program;
6. Publish the results of personal and sponsored research in peer-reviewed scholarly journals;
7. Provide service to the Department, College, and University;
8. Pursue scholarly and professional activities that keep the faculty member at the leading edge of Industrial & Systems Engineering and advanced manufacturing.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related field is required. Candidates must demonstrate excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills. Salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Professional registration, or the ability to obtain professional registration, is preferred. Previous teaching experience is also preferred. Expertise in additive manufacturing, AI-integrated manufacturing, or other advanced manufacturing systems is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Other qualifications include strong leadership and interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative research environment. Successful candidates will be appointed to an academic-year, tenure-track position. Candidates are also expected to enhance the reputation of Mississippi State University through their scholarly, professional, and service activities.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

No unusual physical requirements are associated with this position. The role requires no heavy lifting, and most work is performed in a comfortable indoor environment.

Instructions for Applying:

Applicants must apply through Mississippi State University’s online employment system at http://www.msujobs.msstate.edu. Applicants must attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, research statement, diversity statement, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references. Screening of applications will begin November 23, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

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