Position Title:Assistant Teaching Professor of Industrial & Manufacturing Systems Engineering
Appointment Type:Faculty
Job Description:Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering (IMSE) and the Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS), in the College of Engineering at Iowa State University (ISU), invite applications for the position of Assistant Teaching Professor in the area of industrial automation and Industry 4.0. The appointment for this position is anticipated to begin as early as September 1, 2025 and the initial length of the appointment will be 3 years.
The IMSE Department has recently expanded their industrial automation laboratory, and is creating a unique laboratory scale manufacturing production line that will produce a product to be marketed and distributed on campus. This production line will have a variety of processes and automation devices and will be utilizing different communication protocols as an educational and research testbed for Industry 4.0.
CIRAS provides outreach, research, support and education to Iowa manufacturers through a variety of channels including the Digital Manufacturing Lab powered by Alliant Energy. This facility supports demonstration and risk reduction activities for Iowa industry in a variety of manufacturing technologies.
This position is a joint appointment with 75% and 25% of effort in IMSE and CIRAS, respectively. The candidate is expected to deliver excellent teaching, as well as prepare and deliver short training or continuing education content for working professionals. This candidate will also work to develop, maintain, and continually improve the new production line. Working with industry will be critical in this position, as the successful candidate will support students as they work on industrial sourced projects and will collaborate directly with Iowa companies to advance their industrial automation and Industry 4.0 goals. The candidate is expected to engage in institutional service.
Candidates need to have strong communication skills, share our commitment to enhancing excellence, and exhibit the potential for long-term leadership in supporting the mission of the departments, college, and university.
IMSE and CIRAS are committed to sustaining a collegial, positive, and productive environment for each individual and the collective benefit of all. All faculty and staff members are expected to exhibit and convey good citizenship within department, college, and university activities, interact collegially and maintain the highest standards of integrity and ethical behavior.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in engineering/related discipline AND a Master's degree in engineering/related discipline AND 5 years of relevant work experience.
OR
Bachelor's degree in engineering/related discipline AND a Doctoral degree in engineering/related discipline
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience in effective teaching and/or training.
Experience in deploying, utilizing and troubleshooting industrial automation/Industry 4.0 technologies, such as PLC, HMI, robotics, and vision systems.
Experience utilizing data analytics and industrial metrics to drive continuous improvement in manufacturing operations.
Demonstrated leadership in managing engineering projects
Department/Program & College Description:
About the Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering Department
The IMSE Department offers B.S, MEng, M.S., and Ph.D. degree programs in Industrial Engineering, as well as M.Eng. programs in Systems Engineering and Engineering Management. IMSE has an undergraduate enrollment of approximately 400 students and graduate enrollment of approximately 150 students. The industrial engineering graduate program ranks in the top 25 (18th among public universities) by US News & World Report. IMSE maintains externally funded research expenditures in excess of $4 million annually and demonstrates a commitment to faculty, staff, and students who can enrich University objectives in the areas of research, teaching, and service. IMSE recently moved into the new $70 million Therkildsen Industrial Engineering Building with 72,000 gross square feet of space dedicated to the department's teaching, research, and outreach activities.
About the Center for Industrial Research and Service
For over 60 years, the Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) at Iowa State University has helped Iowa businesses improve performance and competitiveness. CIRAS provides customized services in areas such as operations, digital technology, workforce, leadership, and supply chain.
About Iowa State University and the Ames Community
Iowa State University (http://www.iastate.edu/) is classified as a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research University-Extensive and is ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top public universities in the nation. More than 30,000 students are enrolled and are served by over 6,200 faculty and staff. The College of Engineering consists of eight departments with annual research expenditures exceeding $105 million.
Iowa State University is located in Ames, IA (https://www.cityofames.org/) , a progressive community of 66,000, located approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines (https://www.dsm.city/departments/city\manager\s\office/about\des_moines.php) , one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the Midwest, and is beaming with community pride and accolades (https://www.dsmpartnership.com/news-media/rankings) .
Department Unit/Website:
For more information see https://www.imse.iastate.edu/ and https://www.ciras.iastate.edu/ .
Proposed Start Date:September 1, 2025
Proposed End Date or Length of Term:May 15, 2028
Number of Months Employed Per Year:09 Month Work Period
Time Type:Full time
Application Instructions:
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, to receive full consideration, applications should be received by August 11, 2025.
To apply for this position, please click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application. The following documents are required to be submitted in PDF format:
1) Letter of application that briefly discusses how the candidate meets each of the preferred qualifications, up to 2 pages 2) Curriculum Vitae3) Contact information for at least three references, including name, mailing address, email address, phone number, and other pertinent information
Direct questions to Frank Peters via fpeters@iastate.edu or 515-294-3855.
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:- Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans- Generous leave plans- Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)- Life insurance and long-term disability- Flexible Spending Accounts- Various voluntary benefits and discounts- Employee Assistance Program- Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date: August 4, 2025
Posting Close Date:
Job Requisition Number:R17501
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