Instructor - Industrial Engineering

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Job Posting Title:

Instructor - Industrial Engineering

   

Position Type:

Faculty

   

Department:

LSUAM Engineering - School of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (Dimitris E Nikitopoulos (00006339))

   

Work Location:

3261 Patrick F. Taylor Hall

   

Pay Grade:

Academic

   

Job Description:

Louisiana State University (LSU) in Baton Rouge invites applications and nominations for a full-time Instructor of Industrial Engineering in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (MIE).

LSU is the Flagship University of the State of Louisiana, with its main campus located in the vibrant city of Baton Rouge, offering many cultural and recreational opportunities and high-quality affordable housing. The MIE Department is the largest one in the College of Engineering with B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degree programs in both Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Engineering.

Appointment will be made at the Instructor level, though applicants with exceptional qualifications and experience may be considered at higher Instructor ranks.

Job Summary:

Contribute to education mission of the Department. Responsibilities include teaching BSIE Program laboratory and lecture courses in order to meet the demands of the IE enrollment while maintaining pedagogically appropriate class sizes.

Job Description:

90% Teach BSIE Program lecture and laboratory courses, including supervision and training of teaching assistants and provide education-related service as assigned by supervisor. Advise students and senior design projects.

10% Supervision and management of IE UG laboratories, including upgrades, as assigned by supervisor, and advising assigned student cohort once every semester.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's in Industrial or Systems or Mechanical engineering or equivalent - a Bachelor's degree with 10 years of industry experience is a substitute for the Master's degree; Minimum 5 years of experience; Experience in industrial engineering education and/or engineering practice.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ph.D. in engineering discipline.

Specific Experience: Teaching of core BSIE courses and engineering laboratories. Experience in one or more of these subjects: probability and statistics, information technology as related to IE (e.g. business analytics, systems integration, information system design, enterprise resources planning and enterprise systems) and supply chain engineering in addition to any other IE core subjects.

Very good management and oral and written communications skills.

Preferred Certifications:

A bachelors degree and/or certificates in industrial and/or systems and/or aerospace and/or nuclear and/or mechanical engineering.

   

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Please attach as one single PDF to your online application: cover letter, comprehensive curriculum vitae, teaching statement and three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address.

A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, original transcripts are required prior to hire.

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Dr. Dimitris E. Nikitopoulos at [email protected].

The review of applications will begin on August 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. The expected start date for this position is August 2026 or January 2027. Salary and title will be competitive based on qualifications. Campus interviews will be conducted in Baton Rouge, LA prior to an offer being extended.

   

Skills Needed:

   

Preferred Skills:

   

Posting Date:

July 7, 2026

   

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

January 3, 2027

  

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

   

Essential Position (Y/N):

   

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

   

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

   

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