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.