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Assistant/Associate/Full Teaching Professor Mechanical & Industrial Engineering Seattle
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Position Number: 5590726
Location: Seattle, WA
Position Type: Engineering - Industrial & Manufacturing

Assistant/Associate/Full Teaching Professor Mechanical & Industrial Engineering Seattle

About the Opportunity

The Data Analytics Engineering MS Program within the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (MIE) Department at Northeastern University is seeking outstanding individuals committed to teaching excellence to fill non-tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of assistant, associate, or full teaching professor at its Seattle campus with the focus in the general area of Industrial Engineering.

The main responsibility of the non-tenure-track teaching faculty is high quality student-centered teaching, including course preparation, delivery, and assessment. The annual course responsibility is six courses. The selected candidate is expected to teach and advise, as well as to identify new and industry-trending subjects for curriculum advancement. The Assistant, Associate, or Full Teaching Professor is also given the opportunity to participate in department, university, and professional service activities as well as be engaged in a modest level of research activities, for their own professional development.

We are seeking highly qualified candidates who can effectively teach and advance undergraduate students through an accredited B.S. degree program, as well as graduate students enrolled in world-class M.S. and Ph.D. programs in Industrial Engineering. While expertise in all areas of this field is welcome, we are particularly interested in candidates with a strong background in Analytics, Data Mining, Machine Learning, Optimization, Systems Simulation, Cloud Analytics, and Computational Tools for Analytics. Proficiency in Python, R, and SQL is an added advantage.

While not a requirement, the non-tenure-track teaching faculty may choose to initiate and undertake research and service activities, including, but not limited to advising undergraduate and graduate students, student recruiting, e-learning, educational research, publications, and presentations. Such activities are encouraged and supported by the MIE department.

The appointment title/rank will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience.

At the College of Engineering, we value and encourage our teaching faculty to pursue impactful activities beyond their teaching and service duties. Therefore, our teaching faculty members are encouraged to pursue diversity initiatives, research and scholarship, and service opportunities within the local community.

Ph.D. required in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, or a closely related field by the appointment start date.

Excellent written and oral communication skills and evidence of teaching effectiveness is expected. Industrial experience is desirable along with familiarity with latest electronic teaching tools and experiential e-learning.

Please include with your application documents a cover letter; curriculum vitae; Statement of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging; Teaching Statement & Philosophy; and three references. Instructions for the statements are included below.

Statement of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging: Please provide a statement of your commitment and/or contribution(s) that describes your past experience, activities, and/or future plans to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and the value proposition of belonging in your teaching, research, and service. Your statement should demonstrate an understanding of the barriers facing marginalized communities in your field/community and be in alignment with both Northeastern's mission and BEYOND 2025: The Academic Plan Paragraph 4.1 A Magnet for Diversity, and a Place of Belonging. more developed and substantial plan is expected for senior candidates.

Teaching Statement & Philosophy: Statement of Teaching Interests & Philosophy: Please summarize your past instructional and mentorship expertise, your pedagogical philosophy, your plans/goals for teaching (including existing and proposed courses), and your strategies for teaching and mentoring a diverse cohort of undergraduate and graduate students. Include a section discussing educational scholarship that you would conduct as part of your efforts in instruction and/or working with students.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Xuemin Jin, Search Committee Chair, at x.jin@northeastern.edu. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

The expected hiring range for Assistant Teaching Professor is USD $97,200 to USD $129,780, based upon the position's scope and responsibilities. The expected hiring range for Associate Teaching Professor is USD $108,000 to USD $144,200, based upon the position's scope and responsibilities. The expected hiring range for Full Teach Professor is USD $118,800 to USD $158,600, based upon the position's scope and responsibilities.

Position Type

Academic

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.

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