The H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE) at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia, invites applications for multiple tenure-track faculty positions. Appointments can be made at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor ranks, commensurate with the individual's record. Applicants from all research areas relevant to the discipline will be considered. Candidates are also expected to demonstrate an exceptional commitment to the teaching and mentoring of students.

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

Job Responsibilities

ISyE faculty are expected to lead independent research at the cutting edge of their field and build a strong sponsored‐research program. In addition, they are expected to contribute to both undergraduate and graduate teaching, as well as service to the school, institute, and profession.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

An earned doctorate in Industrial and Systems Engineering or related field is required by the start of the appointment. Successful candidates have an exemplary track record of research accomplishments as well as expertise or demonstrated interest in teaching and service.

Application Requirements

Applicants should submit: (1) a letter of application; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) a statement of research interests; (4) a statement of education interests addressing teaching interests as well as advising/mentoring philosophy; and (5) the names and contact information for three references. Application materials should be submitted Using the Apply Now button below.

Requests for information may be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Katya Scheinberg, facultysearch@isye.gatech.edu. Applications will be considered effective immediately, but the search will continue until the positions are filled. The candidate of choice will be required to pass a pre-employment background screening. https://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening.
 

Review of applications will begin on October 7, 2025 and will continue until the position(s) are filled.
 

(Academic Professional/Sr. Academic Professional (Open Rank))
 

About the School of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology

The H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE) has achieved national and international prominence through its tradition of unparalleled excellence and leadership in research, education, and service. ISyE has almost fifty world-class faculty members, top-notch students including 1,500 undergraduates and 400 graduate students, outstanding curricula, and extensive research focused on improving quality of life.   ISyE supports a broad spectrum of academic concentrations with several that have achieved best-in-class rankings.  Fifteen different academic degrees are awarded by ISyE, from the bachelor to the Ph.D. level.

Job Summary

The H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering of Georgia Institute of Technology invites applications for an academic non-tenure track position to serve as faculty advisor to undergraduate ISyE students and teach one ISyE course per semester. The responsibilities span three main functions:

Responsibilities

Advising:

1. Direct undergraduate advising, work with the associate chair of undergraduate studies and director of student services to create and implement advising policies and procedures
2. Supervise three academic advisors
3. Academically advise a large number of IE undergraduate students on their degree requirements: course plans, IE track selection, study abroad, coop and internships, minors and certificates, etc.
4. Provide career counseling and referrals
5. Teach IE focused GT 1000 for freshman students in the fall
6. Advise IISE student chapter
7. Coordinate all FASET orientation sessions for admitted students
8. Advise ISyE Ambassadors
9. Serve on various Institute-level undergraduate-focused committees as needed
10. Attend meetings of UCC
11. Serve as department liaison for advising software
12. Represent ISyE at College of Engineering Advising Managers meetings

Recruiting:

1. Participate and be a liaison in undergrad recruiting activities, including monthly information sessions and annual admissions events for prospective students
2. Liaison to undergraduate students’ industry recruiters

Teaching:

1. Teach 1 ISyE course per semester in area of expertise

Other duties may be assigned as needed by the Director of Student Services and the School Chair.

Required Documents to Attach

1. a letter of application;
2. current curriculum vitae;
3. a teaching statement and (if available) teaching evaluations;
4. the names and contact information for three (3) references. 

Application materials should be submitted as PDF files.  

Required Qualifications

This is an open rank search. The final job offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with non-tenure track academic faculty ranks as outlined in section 3.2.2 of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook (https://www.policylibrary.gatech.edu/faculty-handbook/3.2.2-non-tenure-track-academic-faculty-members-hiring-and-promotion-guidelines).

Academic Professional

1. Terminal degree in Industrial Engineering, Operation Research, or a related field
2. Significant related experience or promotion from the rank of Associate Academic Professional (or equivalent)
3. Quality of performance and potential development must be recognized by peers.

Senior Academic Professional

1. Terminal degree in Industrial Engineering, Operation Research, or a related field
2. Evidence of superior performance in the chosen field
3. Recognition by peers (whether national, regional, or local)
4. Successful and measurable related experience
5. Five (5) years or more as an Academic Professional (or equivalent).

Preferred Qualifications

Professional Experience

1. University experience;
2. Industry experience;
3. Professional Licensure.

Skills and Competencies

1. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams of educators and students.
2. Excellent organizational skills and the capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
3. A commitment to the educational development of students and a passion for continuous improvement in teaching methods.

Student Success Criteria 

1. The ability to teach and mentor a diverse student body.
2. The ability to promote an inclusive and welcoming educational/work environment.
3. The ability to mentor and assist students interested in pursuing graduate education.
4. The ability to engage students in experiential learning activities and pedagogy that support student success.
5. Has expertise in teaching, scholarship, and/or service that contributes to access, diversity, and equal opportunity in higher education.

Background Check

The candidate of choice will be required to pass a pre-employment background screening. 
http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening.

Contact Information

Requests for information may be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Jon Lowe, jonathan.lowe@isye.gatech.edu. 

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

About the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology

The H. Milton School of Industrial and Systems Engineering is a leading unit within the Georgia Institute of Technology. The faculty of the school lead the discipline and is renowned for its focus on advancing theoretical and methodological frontiers as well as the application of analytical principles to the solution of real-world problems of industrial, societal, and global concern. The school offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in industrial engineering, operations research, analytics, machine learning, and related fields, and its core programs have been ranked #1 in the nation for 23 (undergraduate) and 33 (graduate) consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report

Job Summary

The H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE) at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia, is seeking a dynamic and innovative educator to join our team as an Academic Professional or Senior Academic Professional rank. This full-time, non-tenure track position is focused on enhancing our curriculum. 

Responsibilities

ISyE's strategic plan aims to establish industrial and systems engineering practices as universally fundamental to addressing systemic challenges, preparing leaders in research, education, and practice who positively impact society, increasing our integration and influence with other disciplines, and leading innovations in curriculum design and delivery. This role will help lead ISyE's efforts towards these outcomes and leadership in industrial and systems engineering education. Success in this position involves achieving three objectives: 

1. Advance ISyE's curriculum through project-based learning (PBL), experiential education, and evidence-based pedagogy that fosters collaboration, creativity, and real-world problem-solving.
2. Develop and disseminate innovative curricular models, PBL frameworks, and educational research that enhance ISyE's national reputation for excellence in engineering education.
3. Expand ISyE's impact across Georgia Tech and beyond by building bridges with other disciplines, industry partners, and community stakeholders, highlighting ISyE's role in addressing systemic societal challenges through data-driven and human-centered solutions.

Teaching (30-40%)

• Design and direct new courses and experiences that allow students to apply ISyE methods to real-world systemic problems (e.g., healthcare, supply chains, sustainability).
• Develop training modules to align teaching across multiple ISyE courses.
• Incorporate emerging educational technologies (AI-assisted learning, simulation tools, data visualization platforms) into instruction to enhance student engagement.

Administration and Research (40-50%)

• Lead curricular innovation initiatives such as embedding teamwork and leadership into the ISyE curriculum.
• Mentor faculty in evidence-based pedagogy, effective teaching, and the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL).
• Conduct and disseminate educational research on High Impact Practices in ISyE contexts, with opportunities to publish, present, and secure external funding
• Collaborate with Georgia Tech's Center for Teaching and Learning and other schools to promote cross-disciplinary curriculum models.
• Develop industry partnerships for authentic PBL projects that prepare students for leadership in complex organizational environments.

Service (20%)

• Contribute to ISyE curriculum and faculty development committees, with an emphasis on fostering innovation and continuous improvement.
• Build and sustain communities of practice around teaching, mentoring, and student success.
• Provide leadership in professional societies (INFORMS, ASEE, IISE) through workshops, panels, and publications that raise ISyE's national profile.

This position represents a unique opportunity to influence the educational experience of students at one of the leading engineering schools in the country.

Required Qualifications

By Georgia Tech policy, candidates offered positions on the Academic Professional Track must meet the following minimum qualifications depending on the level:

Minimum qualifications for hiring as an Academic Professional

• A PhD in industrial engineering, engineering education, or related field.
• Significant related experience

Minimum qualifications for hiring as a Senior Academic Professional

• A PhD in industrial engineering, engineering education, or related field
• Evidence of superior performance in related work recognized by peers
• Five (5) years or more as an Academic Professional or equivalent position / rank

Minimum qualifications for hiring as a Principal Academic Professional

• A PhD in industrial engineering, engineering education, or related field
• Evidence of superior performance in related work recognized by peers
• Evidence of a history of experience supervising others' work in a related field

Five (5) years or more as a Senior Academic Professional or equivalent position / rank

Preferred Qualifications

For this position, we will give preference to those who provide evidence they meet some of the following criteria:

• Experience with teaching undergraduate engineering
• Experience coordinating large multi-section courses, and/or experience in engineering design education
• Experience developing and/or implementing research-based instructional strategies.
• Experience identifying and leading curricular change projects
• Experience designing, implementing, and assessing faculty development activities to increase the use of evidence based instructional strategies in a variety of courses.
• Experience with Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), Discipline Based Educational Research (DBER), or Engineering Education Research (EER).
• Experience with pursuing and managing externally funded projects to support educational change or research.

We value candidates who are collaborative, creative, and have high emotional intelligence; have experience creating and sharing stories in personal and professional spaces; and are comfortable modeling authenticity and vulnerability with undergraduate students.

Required Documents to Attach

Applicants should submit:

1. An academic cover letter,
2. A current curriculum vitae,
3. A description of your approach to course design and teaching (max 2 pages + references)
4. A description of research interests and potential curricular improvement projects with a specific focus on how that research would relate to our existing undergraduate curriculum.
5. The names and contact information for at least three references. Note: references will only be contacted for candidates invited to a second round interview

Contact Information

Requests for information may be directed to Associate Chair for Academic Administration, Dr. Dima Nazzal dima.nazzal@gatech.edu. Applications will be considered beginning October 1, 2025, but the search will continue until the positions are filled. An earned doctorate is required by the start of the appointment, and a background check must be completed prior to beginning employment.