Visiting Assistant Professor

Position Function:

The Visiting Assistant Professor is under the administrative supervision of the Department Head in Industrial & Systems Engineering (ISE) and will serve as a professional faculty member. Specific activities include teaching, research, service and advising students in the Industrial Engineering program.

Salary Grade:  UC

For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Department Profile:

The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering is one of the eight academic departments in the Bagley College of Engineering. The Department offers an ABET-accredited bachelor's program in Industrial Engineering as well as master's and doctoral degrees. Industrial Engineering offers degree programs via three modes of delivery: on the Starkville Campus, through the Online Campus and through the Engineering on the Coast Campus, located in Gautier, MS (www.bagley.msstate.edu/coast). Current department enrollment across the three locations is 296 undergraduate students, 63 master's students, and 84 doctoral students. The department is currently supported by ten tenured/tenure-track faculty, three teaching-track faculty, one instructor, and four staff. The department's website is www.ise.msstate.edu.

Anticipated Appointment Date:

August 16, 2026

Tenure Track Status:

N/A

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following examples are illustrations of the various types of duties assigned to this position. The absence of specific statements of duties does not exclude those duties from the position, if the work is a logical assignment of the position.

1. Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Industrial Engineering.
2. Supervise research of graduate students.
3. Write and submit proposals to prospective sponsors.
4. Engage in scholarly activities resulting in journal and conference papers.
5. Participate in cross-functional research initiatives that require coordination and collaboration among research groups, departments and research centers.
6. Establish and maintain knowledge of current sources for research support.
7. Stay informed of topic areas for which support is available.
8. Serve as an active member of the technical community and participate in the activities of professional and/or technical societies.
9. Maintain contact and rapport with funding agencies and secure funding for proposed research

Minimum Qualifications:

PhD in Industrial & Systems Engineering or closely related field is required. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred qualifications include teaching experience, a substantial record of peer-reviewed publications, and demonstrated ability to secure external funding.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Other qualifications include strong leadership and interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, and an ability to work in a collaborative research environment. Successful candidates will be appointed to an academic-year position in the tenure system, with tenure, if appropriate. Successful candidates are expected to elevate the reputation of MSU through their professional activities.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

No unusual physical requirements. Requires no heavy lifting, and nearly all work is performed in a comfortable indoor facility.

Instructions for Applying:

Applicant must apply online at www.msujobs.msstate.edu and attach a cover letter, complete resume or curriculum vitae that includes contact information for at least three professional references, and a research and teaching statement. Screening of candidates will begin May 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

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