Adjunct- Industrial Engineering Instructor

Adjunct- Industrial Engineering Instructor . Industrial Engineering Adjunct Faculty Pool | John R. Post School of Engineering | Reading, Pennsylvania The John R. Post School of Engineering at Alvernia University invites applications to its adjunct faculty pool in Industrial Engineering.

We seek professionals to teach both lecture and laboratory courses in person in Reading, Pennsylvania. Most engineering courses are taught at the John R. Post Center, 401 Penn Street, Reading, PA, with some activities potentially using other Alvernia Reading locations. Applicants must be available for weekday daytime teaching, primarily between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

This daytime availability is an important requirement for these in-person positions. Lecture courses typically meet on multiple days each week, so applicants must be able to commit to a recurring weekday schedule for the full semester. Remote or hybrid teaching is not available for these pools. Hired candidates join the adjunct pool and may receive separate contracts for individual courses as needs arise.

Pool appointment does not guarantee a course assignment. Potential teaching areas Work Systems and Operations Work systems, methods engineering, productivity, ergonomics, human factors, operations management, and related applied topics. Manufacturing Systems and Automation Modern manufacturing, manufacturing processes, production systems, manufacturing laboratories, smart manufacturing, robotics, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and industrial automation. Statistics, Modeling, and Analytics Applied statistics, stochastic modeling, simulation, operations research, optimization, data analytics, and quantitative decision-making.

Quality and Continuous Improvement Quality engineering, statistical process control, Lean, Six Sigma, process improvement, and continuous improvement. Engineering Management and Decision-Making Project management, engineering economics and financial decision-making, stakeholder relations, leadership, strategic management, engineering design, capstone, and industrial engineering electives. Preferred qualifications We particularly welcome practicing engineers and technical professionals who can bring current industry experience into the classroom. Prior college teaching is not required.

Preferred candidates will have at least a master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Industrial Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, Engineering Management or a closely related field and approximately five or more years of relevant professional experience. These are preferred qualifications, not absolute minimums; comparable combinations of advanced education, professional licensure, specialized expertise, industry experience, research, and teaching will be considered. Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, Engineer in Training (EIT) certification, and/or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is a plus. Application and employment requirements How to apply All applications and application materials must be submitted through Alvernia University's ADP employment portal for the specific adjunct pool posting.

Submit a current resume or curriculum vitae and a brief letter of interest identifying the courses or subject areas you believe you are qualified to teach. Do not email application materials. Email inquiries are welcome, but a formal application through ADP is required for consideration. Work authorization Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and able to accept employment with Alvernia University without current or future employer sponsorship.

Questions and inquiries Prospective applicants may contact Dr. Joseph M. Mahoney, Chair of the John R. Post School of Engineering, at [email protected] with questions about the School, the adjunct pool, or potential teaching needs.

Application materials must be submitted through ADP and should not be emailed. Equal employment opportunity Alvernia University is an equal-opportunity employer committed to Franciscan values. People of all faith backgrounds, as well as people with no faith affiliation, are welcome and encouraged to apply. All employees share responsibility for advancing a culture of care in the performance of their roles while demonstrating service orientation, respect for all, intellectual curiosity, solution focus and innovation, and mutual accountability.

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