Job Summary

The Edwardson School of Industrial Engineering and the Purdue Systems Collaboratory at Purdue University invite applications for a Lecturer position in Systems and Industrial Engineering. This position is non-faculty rank, full-time, academic year (9 month, with opportunity for summer teaching appointment), staff teaching position with continuing appointment beginning in January 2026.

The position includes the following duties:

• Teaching upper division undergraduate courses and graduate courses in Systems and/or closely related topics in Industrial Engineering.
• Teaching load is 18 credits per year.
• The individual will be assigned as the instructor-of-record for the courses taught and have autonomy to develop and deliver course content as appropriate (including: development of appropriate syllabi, assessment methods, grading and grade reporting, office hours, etc.)
• Collaboration with other faculty (i.e., course coordinators) will be expected to ensure consistency across sections and semesters.
• Hold all classes in accord with the university academic calendars and be flexible in course assignments and teaching times according to program needs.
• Assist with other duties related to teaching and mentoring students, as needed.

Required application documents including a cover letter including a statement of professional interests and goals, curriculum vitae, academic transcripts, teaching statement and sample syllabi, and the names and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled.  A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Education

Successful candidates for the position must have completed a Ph.D. in Systems Engineering, Systems Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline by the position start date. Evidence of teaching effectiveness is preferred. Experience teaching online; and significant non-academic workplace experience are preferred. In addition, successful candidates will have demonstrated skills in innovative pedagogical techniques and project/problem-based learning.

Experience

FLSA Status

Exempt