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JOB TITLE
Assistant Teaching Professor of Operations and Industrial Engineering

LOCATION
Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME
Business School

DIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
One-year appointment as a non-tenure track faculty member in the Operations and Industrial Engineering (OIE) discipline within The Business School for the purpose of sabbatical coverage. Assignment includes a six-course teaching load and service commensurate with maintaining AACSB "participating faculty" guidelines.

WPI is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We are looking for candidates who can support our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Requirements/Responsibilities:

• Nine-month non-tenure track faculty appointment for one year beginning in August 2024 and ending in May 2025.
• Six-course teaching load; may be done at the undergraduate or graduate level depending on the needs of the Department. Topical areas may include operations and supply chain management, discrete event simulation, introductory optimization, and risk and decision analysis.
• To meet requirements for participating faculty', engaging in student and operational activities is expected (including curriculum development, learning assessment, faculty or student orientation, school department meetings and retreats, faculty mentoring, and/or school strategic planning).
• Completion of the Faculty Annual Review Process, including data entry in Watermark Faculty Success and Workday.
• This position is in the Department Head's supervisory chain and collaboration is expected with faculty in the OIE discipline, other disciplines within The Business School, and faculty within other Departments.
• The person in this position is expected to participate in the New Faculty Orientation provided by the University in August 2024.
• An office within The Business School and necessary information technology equipment will be provided.

Qualifications:

Applicants are expected to have a Ph.D. (for an Assistant Teaching Professor) or an MS with significant work experience (for an Instructor). At least one degree (B.S., M.S., or Ph.D.) should be in Industrial Engineering (IE) or a related field. College-level teaching experience is especially valued, including project-based learning, case-based teaching, and online teaching.

FLSA STATUS
United States of America (Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.

To apply, visit: https://wpi.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WPI_External_Career_Site/job/Worcester/Assistant-Teaching-Professor-of-Operations-and-Industrial-Engineering_R0002753

About WPI
WPI is a vibrant, active, and diverse community of extraordinary students, world-renowned faculty, and state of the art research facilities. At WPI, we have competitive and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, long-term care, retirement, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, work-life balance and much more.

Diversity & Inclusion at WPI
WPI is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected; a place where every student, faculty and staff member can be themselves, so that they can study, live, and work comfortably, to reach their full potential, and make meaningful contributions in order to meet departmental and institutional goals. WPI thrives on innovative practice and welcomes diverse perspectives, insight, and people from diverse lived experiences, to enhance the community environment and propel the institution to the next level in a competitive, global marketplace.