Job Title

Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track), Department of Industrial Management & Technology

Agency

Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Department

Dept Of Industrial Technology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Kingsville, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Frank H. Dotterweich College of Engineering invites applications for a full-time, 9-month/academic year, tenure-track faculty as an assistant professor beginning the Spring 2025 (January 8, 2025) academic year in the Department of Industrial Management and Technology.

We seek a forward-thinking and dynamic faculty professor with strong interpersonal and communication skills. The right individual for this position should have excellent people skills, be a service-oriented faculty member, and be an excellent collaborator. Candidates should also be committed to advancing our student population's academic and professional success, be a team player, and contribute to meeting the goals of the Department, the College of Engineering, and the University.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses online and face-to-face

• Mentor students and work with students on projects

• Develop laboratory practices

• Create student rapport

• Participate with the Department on recruiting and retention activities

• Establish an extramural-funded research program

  Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have earned a Ph.D. in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or in a closely related field and be qualified to offer courses and conduct research in two or more interdisciplinary research themes, including Transportation, Data Science, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Mechatronics, Control Systems, Information and Communication Technologies, Robotics, Engineering Management, Logistics and Supply Chain, and Scheduling.

• At least one year of experience in Industry.

• Demonstrate have worked with students on projects or capstone projects

  Application Instructions: Applicants must submit the following:

• Letter of application describing interest in the position and their fit to the Department, college, and institution

• Detailed curriculum vitae

• Name and complete contact information of at least three professional references

• Unofficial transcripts

• Personal Statement to include philosophy and plans for research, teaching, and service, as applicable

  About the Department of Industrial Management and Technology:

  The Department offers a B.S. in Industrial Management and Applied Engineering Technology, with a minor in Business Administration and a minor in Construction Management. The degree program is accredited by the Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering (ATMAE). The Department also offers an M.S. degree in Industrial Management. For more information, please visit https://www.tamuk.edu/engineering/departments/iten/index.html .

  About the Frank H. Dotterweich College of Engineering:

  The Frank H. Dotterweich College of Engineering serves approximately 1,100 undergraduate and 450 graduate students, has a collegial faculty, and opportunities for professional growth and development. The College of Engineering brings together faculty who are industry experts, practitioners, researchers, and academics to provide the necessary synergy to attract extensive, interdisciplinary, and multidisciplinary research initiatives focused on problems of regional and national need. For more information, please visit: www.tamuk.edu/engineering/ .

  About Texas A&M University - Kingsville:

  Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK) is a public research university in Kingsville, Texas. It is the southernmost campus of the Texas A&M University System. TAMUK is located 40 miles southwest of Corpus Christi and is within a 4-hour or less drive to multiple metro areas, including San Antonio, Austin, Houston, and Brownsville-McAllen-Harlingen. Kingsville, a friendly and safe community, is home to nearly 30,000 residents, the legendary King Ranch, and Naval Air Station-Kingsville. For more information, please visit the University's website: www.tamuk.edu and www.kingsville.org .

  The mission of Texas A&M University-Kingsville is to enrich lives through education, discovery, and service in South Texas and beyond. The University's enrollment of approximately 6,500 students reflects the ethnic diversity of South Texas, with approximately 65% of the students of Hispanic origin. The University has five academic colleges: Arts & Sciences, Business Administration, Engineering, Agriculture & Natural Resources, and Education & Human Performance. It has the Carnegie classification of Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity.

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Prior to issuing a letter of appointment, official transcripts must be received directly from each degree-granting institution by the Office of the Provost, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, MSC 102, Kingsville, Texas 78363-8202. If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at https://www.naces.org/index.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.