Teaching Faculty

Teaching Faculty I Or II Position

The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Wisconsin–Madison invites applications for a Teaching Faculty I or II position. Candidates with substantial teaching and/or professional experience may be considered for appointment at the Teaching Faculty II level. We seek an outstanding educator with a strong passion for teaching, a demonstrated commitment to student success, and the ability to deliver high-quality instruction across the fundamental required courses in industrial engineering.

In addition, 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.

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.

Key responsibilities include assisting in developing techniques and/or model programs for carrying out instructional goals, providing classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, assessing learner performance, developing teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness, supervising the day to day activities of work unit employees involved in instructional support, and making presentations to faculty and staff members on instructional programs and techniques.

The starting salary for the position is $70,000 (but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications). This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.

Required qualifications include the ability to deliver high-quality instruction across the fundamental required courses in industrial engineering and 1 year of experience in engineering instruction or working with engineering students at the college level. Required education is a PhD in Industrial Engineering or a related field.