Job Summary

The Edwardson School of Industrial Engineering (IE) and the Purdue Systems Collaboratory (PSC) 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 August 2026.

The position includes the following duties:

• Teaching undergraduate courses and graduate courses in Systems and/or 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.

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.