Professor of Practice in Industrial, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineering
The University of Texas at Arlington

Posting Number:

F00561P

Position Title:

Professor of Practice in Industrial, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineering

Department:

Industrial Engineering

Location:

Arlington

Job Family:

Faculty

Position Status:

Full-time

Rank:

Non-Tenured

Work Hours:

Standard

Open to:

External and Internal

FLSA:

Exempt

Duration:

Funding expected to continue

Pay Basis:

Monthly

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Job Summary:

The Department of Industrial, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineering (IMSE) at the University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for a Professor of Practice position in Industrial and Systems Engineering. The ideal candidate will possess significant professional experience in systems engineering or related fields and a passion for working in a collaborative environment. This non-tenure track position is designed to bring practical industry insights into the department and help grow faculty, students, and staff research opportunities.

Benefits at UTA:

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CBC Requirement:

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in fostering local industry and government relationships.
• Establish relationships with industry and government partners to facilitate research and academic opportunities.
• Bring industry representatives into the classroom as guest speakers and collaborators.
• Stay updated on industry practices to inform teaching and curriculum development.
• Collaborate with faculty to revise and enhance the industrial and systems engineering curriculum based on industry needs.
• Integrate emerging technologies and methodologies and develop training courses for working professionals.
• Collaborate with faculty to develop certificate training courses that could lead to academic degree credit.
• Contribute to outreach and recruitment efforts to attract prospective students to the program.
• Engage in professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• Engage in appropriate professional societies in the DFW area.

Required Qualifications:

• A Ph. D. in Systems Engineering or a closely related field.
• Significant professional experience (typically 10+ years) in industrial and systems engineering, preferably in a leadership or senior technical role.
• A proven track record of applying industrial and systems engineering principles in industry projects and leading sponsored projects.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Evidence of leading and developing diverse teams to solve complex problems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a director of an engineering research group.
• Experience directing a research center and/or group.
• Leadership position in professional societies and engagement with the industrial and systems engineering community.

Department Information:

The Industrial, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineering (IMSE) Department Ph.D. offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Industrial Engineering, as well as an M.S. in Engineering Management and multiple graduate certificate programs. It currently has about 500 students and 21 full-time faculty members, including 11 females and 10 males.

The UTA College of Engineering (COE) provides comprehensive engineering programs with 12 baccalaureate, 13 master's, and 9 doctoral programs. It has approximately 10,000 students. In addition to IMSE, there are the Departments of Bioengineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Material Science and Engineering, and Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. The COE's M.S. in Data Science currently enrolls nearly 250 students.

University Information:

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 "Very High Research Activity" institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times' annual "Best for Vets: Colleges" list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA's $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.

Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University's compliance with this policy.

ADA Accommodations:

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.

Number of Vacancies:

1

Desired Start Date:

01/16/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To apply applicants should go to https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/29317 and submit the following materials:Required Documents:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts (required only for candidates for whom their degree is not in the same discipline as the one in which they will teach)
• Contact information for 3 references

Optional Documents:

• Statement of Purpose

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.Questions may be addressed to Dr. Susan Ferriera at ferreira@uta.edu.For more information about UTA, please visit: http://www.uta.edu/uta.

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