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Job Title:Assistant Professor, Industrial Engineering and Industrial Management
Primary Job Posting Location:
Macon, GA 31207Additional Job Posting Locations:
(Other locations that this position could be based)
Job Details:The Department of Industrial Engineering & Industrial Management in the School of Engineering at Mercer University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2027.
We encourage applications from candidates with teaching and research interests in industrial engineering. We are especially interested in candidates with expertise in operations research, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data-driven decision-making, and emerging technologies. To be considered for a tenure-track position, candidates must have a Ph.D. in industrial engineering or closely related fields.
Areas of Emphasis:
Areas of emphasis should align with the department’s strengths in optimization, simulation, and supply chain, and should include one or more of the following: artificial intelligence, machine learning, data-driven decision-making, financial engineering, and emerging technologies.
Position and Department
The Department of Industrial Engineering & Industrial Management offers undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students for careers in industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, and Engineering Management involving, design, improvement, and installation of integrated systems of people, material, information, equipment, and energy.
The department of Industrial Engineering & Industrial Management at Mercer University offers the following degrees:
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering, with a specialization in Industrial Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Industrial Management
- Master of Science in Engineering with an Engineering Management specialization and
- Master of Science in Technical Management
The discipline draws upon specialized knowledge and skills in the mathematical, physical, and social sciences, together with the principles and methods of engineering analysis and design to specify, predict, and evaluate the results to be obtained from such systems.
Because of the need for people skills, the Mercer program places a heavy emphasis on working as a team and working on real industrial engineering problems from neighboring communities. The development of skills required to work with and through other people results in many industrial engineers rising through the ranks of management to the top of technical companies.
The industrial specialization at Mercer draws upon four foundational areas—management science, the application of mathematical techniques to solve management problems; ergonomics, the study and design of the interaction between humans and machines; manufacturing, the design and development of processes and systems to transform inputs to products; and quality, the application of statistical methods and managerial principles to improve the quality of products and services. This broad base provides industrial specialization students at Mercer with a solid and varied background.
Responsibilities
● Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the department’s programs
● Contribute to service and support courses for the School of Engineering
● Teach in face-to-face, hybrid, and online environments as needed
● Maintain an active agenda of scholarship, creative activity, and/or professionally engaged work
● Contribute to curriculum development and revision in areas such as optimization, systems engineering, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data-driven decision-making, and emerging technologies
● Advise and mentor students
● Support student engagement in applied, research, and professional development opportunities
● Participate in departmental, school, and university service, including assessment and committee work
● Contribute to a team-oriented academic culture
Faculty in the department typically teach three courses each semester. Graduate teaching will include online delivery using university-supported platforms and tools.
The department’s laboratories, including computer, human factors, and manufacturing labs, support teaching, student collaboration, and faculty-student research and applied project experiences.
Required Qualifications:
A PhD in industrial engineering or a closely related field from an accredited institution is required by the time of appointment.
Additionally, candidates should also have:
● Evidence of strong potential for excellence in teaching
● Expertise in one or more of the areas listed above
● Ability to teach effectively at the undergraduate level
● Ability to teach graduate students, including in online or technology-supported environments
● Ability to work collaboratively in a collegial department
● Familiarity with current and emerging professional tools, practices, and technologies relevant to the field
● An interest in engaging contemporary developments in optimization, systems engineering, and emerging technologies
Application Materials
Applicants should submit:
● A cover letter
● Curriculum vitae
● A statement in teaching and research interests (candidates are encouraged to mention existing courses they are qualified to offer, and courses they are interested in developing).
● A list of references with current contact information (at least three)
Submission of teaching portfolio and evaluations is optional but encouraged. Additional materials may be requested from finalists, including unofficial transcripts, teaching materials, and/or samples of scholarly or professional work. Official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Selection of the final candidate is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background
About Mercer University
Founded in 1833, Mercer University is a distinguished private institution recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, leadership development, and community engagement. With campuses across Georgia, Mercer’s twelve schools and colleges offer a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. The university cultivates a close-knit, student-centered environment where innovation, service, and personal growth are deeply valued. Mercer’s employees are at the heart of its mission, dedicated to advancing innovation, supporting student success, and strengthening both our local and global communities through service. At Mercer, we believe in the power of relationships and the importance of in-person collaboration. Accordingly, our employees are expected to serve in-person as it fosters real-time problem solving, mentoring, and the meaningful connections that strengthen both our work and service to our students and the broader university community.
Why Work at Mercer University
Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents), generous retirement contributions, tuition waivers, paid vacation and sick leave, technology discounts, schedules that allow for work-life balance, and so much more!
At Mercer University, a Bear is more than a mascot: it's a frame of mind that begins with a strong desire to make the most out of your career. Mercer Bears do not settle for mediocrity or the status quo. If you're seeking an environment where your passion and determination are embraced, then you want to work at Mercer University.
For more information, please visit: https://hr.mercer.edu/prospective-employees/
Scheduled Weekly Hours:40
EEO/Veteran/Disability
Skills Required
- PhD in industrial engineering or a closely related field from an accredited institution by the time of appointment
- Evidence of strong potential for excellence in teaching
- Expertise in one or more relevant areas, including optimization, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data-driven decision-making, financial engineering, or emerging technologies
- Ability to teach effectively at the undergraduate level
- Ability to teach graduate students in online or technology-supported environments
- Ability to work collaboratively in a collegial department
- Familiarity with current and emerging professional tools, practices, and technologies relevant to industrial engineering
- Interest in optimization, systems engineering, and emerging technologies
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of teaching and research interests
- List of at least three references with current contact information
- Teaching portfolio and evaluations
What We Do
Mercer University is a private research university based in Macon, Georgia. Founded in 1833, it is the oldest private university in the state, enrolling over 9,000 students across 12 colleges and schools. The university focuses on providing undergraduate, graduate, and professional education, while promoting academic research and its practical application in service to others.
