Assistant Professor (IMAE & QEM)

Salary

$9,360.00 Monthly

Location

Carbondale, Illinois

Job Type

Faculty

Job Number

2500692

Department

School of Applied Engineering and Technology-SIUC

Opening Date

01/14/2026

Closing Date

3/1/2026 11:59 PM Central

FLSA:

Exempt

Security/Safety Sensitive:

NA

FTE

1.0

Description

The School of Applied Engineering and Technology at Southern Illinois University Carbondale seeks applicants for a 9-month tenure-track faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor starting August 11, 2026. We are seeking applicants with a background in Industrial Engineering or related field. The successful candidate should be able to teach several required undergraduate courses in Industrial Management, graduate courses in Quality Engineering, and provide support as a program coordinator.


This position is represented by SIU Carbondale Faculty Association/IEA-NEA. For more information regarding salary and other details please visit:


Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

Examples of Duties

Teach undergraduate courses in Industrial Management and Applied Engineering.
Teach graduate courses in Quality Engineering and Management.
Research in areas related to Industrial Engineering.
Serving as program coordinator for the Industrial Management and Applied Engineering program (working with advisor on transfer equivalencies, program articulations, and outreach to prospective students).

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: BS in Industrial Engineering or similar field, MS in Industrial Engineering or similar field, PhD in Industrial Engineering or a related STEM field by date of hire.

Preferred Qualifications: Candidates should have teaching experience in any of the following areas: statistical process control, quality, reliability, six sigma, lean enterprise, manufacturing systems. Candidates should have an excellent publication record and demonstrate the potential to establish a funded research program, Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students and who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experiences in these areas in their cover letter.

R equired Documents: A letter of application, CV, transcripts, and three references.



Contact: Stephanie Crow, [email protected]

Supplemental Information

School of Applied Engineering and Technology Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students and who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experiences in these areas in their cover letter.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an R1 Opportunity University with a statewide economic impact of $2.7 billion dollars. We offer 200+ undergraduate degrees, minors and specializations, 79 master’s degrees, and 40 doctoral degrees. Our main campus is 1,136 acres, with additional acreage in University Farms, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, and other facilities. The university is an essential part of the city of Carbondale and an important contributor to the culture of the entire region. While Carbondale includes many of the amenities of urban life, it retains its small-town flavor. Cost of living is considerably lower in the region than similar areas elsewhere, and many employees commute from nearby counties.

The Southern Illinois region is distinct from the rest of the state, boasting considerable natural beauty including the Shawnee National Forest, many state parks, national wildlife areas, and several lakes beloved for recreation. Local foods are readily available in the area, with a variety of eateries and a growing specialized food truck presence. The area is home to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, an official wine appellation designation. The wineries extend the cultural reach of the community, hosting live music and continual art exhibits. The campus itself is a microcosm of the area, with a lake and forest on campus, as well as traditional collegiate architecture, quad, and residential halls. Students enjoy outdoor study areas as well as specialized computer labs scattered across campus, including in the three million volume Morris Library. To learn about employee benefits, employee tuition waivers, and find resources about Carbondale and the Southern Illinois region, visit:

SIU Carbondale is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status.

University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans (HMOs, OAPs, QCHP and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts, MCAP and DCAP, and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan.

Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.

Other benefits available to eligible employees include: Generous paid time-off, 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans, and Employee Assistance Program.

SIUC also provides extensive tuition benefits for its employees and their families such as: tuition waiver/application fee waiver for the employee and their dependents , a Legacy tuition rate for children of SIU Alumni , and Civil Service Employee Counsel (CSEC) Education Assistance Program (EAP) .



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