Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering (25-13)

Francis Marion University and the Department of Physics and Engineering invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor position in Industrial Engineering. The department has thirteen faculty members and is home to undergraduate degree programs in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering technology, computational physics, and health physics.

The department benefits from close ties with local and regional industry which provide valuable opportunities for faculty and students. FMU’s Industrial Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Industrial Engineering.

The department faculty are dedicated teacher-scholars committed to outstanding teaching, excellent scholarship, and the achievement of underrepresented student groups in physics and engineering. FMU’s student population is diverse in both background and academic preparation. We encourage applications from candidates with enthusiasm for teaching and working with our students.

Candidates with expertise in all areas of Industrial Engineering are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to those with specialized knowledge in one or more of the following areas: operations research, simulation, logistics, supply chain engineering, quality control, or applied probability and statistics. The successful candidate will support a variety of undergraduate engineering courses from introductory to advanced levels.

More information on the department and its programs is available at the department’s website:

http://www.fmarion.edu/physicsandengineering

More information on the Industrial Engineering program can be found at: http://www.fmarion.edu/industrialengineering

Qualifications: Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering or related field.

Start Date: August 16, 2025

Responsibilities include:

• Teaching 3 to 4 undergraduate courses and labs per semester. Courses and labs will primarily be taught in both introductory and upper-level engineering but may also include introductory physics laboratory instruction as loads and demand warrants.
• Conducting impactful research, especially research involving undergraduate students.
• Engagement in discipline-related service to the community, department, and/or university.

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Professional Development: Francis Marion University provides generous support for conference travel when presenting. Research stipends are available on a competitive basis.  Equipment grants are also available to further educational experience and research with students.

Application Process:

Prepare an application packet submitted by the candidate containing:

1. Letter of Interest (Referencing Position Number 25-13).
2. Curriculum vitae.
3. Copies of all transcripts (official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate prior to employment).
4. FM Faculty Application.
5. Any other pertinent materials.

Use the following URL to upload your application materials: https://forms.gle/GV2id6Bm5B454hFc8.  Please address any questions to Ms. Sherry Owens via email (sowens@fmarion.edu).

Arrange to have three letters of recommendation submitted on your behalf. The authors of the letters may upload them using the following URL: https://forms.gle/XGdQvjYYaDAFgvpU7. Alternatively, letters may be sent directly to Ms. Sherry Owens via email (sowens@fmarion.edu). Please note that candidate applications must be uploaded via the link in the preceding paragraph.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

As Francis Marion University has continued to be recognized for its diverse student body, it especially welcomes applicants who can affirm and enhance its mission.

Applicants honorably discharged from a branch of the United States Armed Forces, who meet the minimum training and experience requirements, are given employment preference by all State agencies and higher education institutions in SC.

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution