Francis Marion University - Industrial Engineering - Assistant/Associate Professor

INSTITUTION: Francis Marion University
DEPARTMENT: Industrial Engineering
POSITION: Assistant/Associate Professor
LINK: www.tinyurl.com/fmu-ie-app.
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Assistant/Associate Professor of Industrial Engineering (15-14)

The new Industrial Engineering program at Francis Marion University in Florence, South Carolina, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant (or associate) professor level.  Candidates must have a PhD in industrial engineering or a related discipline.  Qualified applicants with diverse backgrounds and interests are welcome, but preference will be given to those applicants with a background and interest in production and manufacturing systems who possess the ability to teach a variety of industrial engineering classes.  A strong candidate should have the potential to make an impact on the future of the newest industrial engineering program in the nation, preparing undergraduate students for the many employment opportunities in the Pee Dee region of South Carolina and beyond.  New faculty members will become part of a vibrant academic community committed to high-quality education, scholarship, and the industrial engineering profession.  Appointments may be made at a rank commensurate with the individual's record.

The Industrial Engineering program at Francis Marion was officially approved in the fall of 2013, and the first class was offered in the spring semester of 2014.  The Industrial Engineering major is in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, which oversees programs in physics and engineering.  For more information on the Physics and Astronomy department, please visit http://www.fmarion.edu/academics/Physics.

Francis Marion is one hour from Myrtle Beach and is in the heart of the Pee Dee region of South Carolina.  There are extensive opportunities to collaborate with local companies representing manufacturing, health care, and tourism.  The successful applicant will be expected to provide innovative, high-quality teaching, engage in collaborative efforts with local industries, and contribute to the goals and missions of the department, college, and university.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in IE or a related field;
• A strong work ethic and a desire to teach at the undergraduate level; and
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

FM Preferences:

• Prior teaching experience in an ABET-accredited program and
• Research experience.

Start Date: August 2015

Professional Development: Francis Marion provides generous support for conference travel when presenting.  Research stipends are available on a competitive basis.

Application Process: Submit a single PDF containing: 1) Letter of Interest (Referencing Position Number 15-14); 2) FM Faculty Application; 3) curriculum vitae; 4) copies of all transcripts (official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate); and 5) any other materials.  Candidates should arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent separately.

Send all material to: IndustrialEngineeringJobs@fmarion.edu.

In addition, please complete the form accessed at: www.tinyurl.com/fmu-ie-app.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Minorities and Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

To obtain the FM Faculty Application, please visit http://www.fmarion.edu/about/positions.

To obtain information about the State of South Carolina and other support services for state employees, please visit http://www.fmarion.edu/about/hrlinks.

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