Teaching Professor​/Teaching Faculty

The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Wisconsin–Madison invites applications for instructional positions within our Teaching Professor (Assistant or Associate level) and Teaching Faculty (I or II level) tracks.

We seek outstanding educators with a strong passion for teaching, a demonstrated commitment to student success, and the ability to deliver high-quality instruction across fundamental, required undergraduate courses in industrial engineering. The department’s current list of required undergraduate-level courses can be found.

Preference will be given to candidates who can teach in high-demand and forward-looking areas such as, but not limited to, applications of artificial intelligence in industrial engineering, engineering management, supply chain and logistics, and related emerging areas, as well as candidates with experience designing and delivering experiential, project-based, or practice-oriented learning courses.

Candidates with substantial teaching, professional, and/or leadership experience may be considered for appointments at the higher ranks (Teaching Associate Professor or Teaching Faculty II).

The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is committed to providing an exceptional educational experience that prepares students to address complex challenges at the intersection of engineering, people, data, and business. The department offers a broad and rigorous curriculum that equips students with strong analytical, systems‑thinking, and data‑driven decision‑making skills applicable across sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, finance, public service, and technology.

Through high‑quality instruction, experiential and project‑based learning, student advising, and engagement with faculty and industry‑relevant problems, the department strives to support student success and prepare graduates for leadership and impact in a wide range of careers. As part of a highly ranked program with a strong commitment to our education mission, UW–Madison ISyE offers an exciting and collaborative environment for teaching faculty and professors who are passionate about innovation in engineering education and shaping the next generation of industrial and systems engineers.