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The Pennsylvania State University

The Professor should possess the same qualifications as the Associate Professor but must also ... D. in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, or closely related discipline (or near ...

Wisconsin

Teaching Assistant Professor

Madison, WI · On-site

$75K/yr

The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for a Teaching Professor position at the Assistant or Associate level. Candidates with ...

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for industrial engineering professor in the United States is $160,902.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $161,000.00 and $161,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Industrial Engineering Professor vs Industrial Engineer?

AspectIndustrial Engineering ProfessorIndustrial Engineer
Required CredentialsDoctorate (Ph.D.) in Industrial Engineering or related fieldBachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field
Work EnvironmentAcademic settings, universities, research institutionsManufacturing, logistics, consulting, or corporate settings
Employer & Industry UsageHigher education institutions, research organizationsManufacturing firms, consulting companies, government agencies

Industrial Engineering Professors primarily work in academia, focusing on teaching and research, often holding a Ph.D. and working in universities. In contrast, Industrial Engineers are employed in industry, applying engineering principles to optimize processes and systems. Both roles require a strong foundation in industrial engineering, but their work environments and responsibilities differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Industrial Engineering Professor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 85% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $160,902 per year, or $77.4 per hour.

Assistant Professor - Industrial Engineering

Pittsburgh, PA • On-site

University of Pittsburgh
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

The University of Pittsburgh's Swanson School of Engineering seeks an Assistant Professor-Industrial Engineering in Pittsburgh, PA, to teach a variety of core industrial engineering courses. Responsibilities include: (i) preparing and teaching Graduate and Undergraduate courses in multiple core industrial engineering areas, including, but not limited to, engineering management, supply chain, productivity analysis, and facility layout; (ii) advising students and collaborating with industry partners to ensure the relevance and quality of the curriculum; and (iii) overseeing the department's Supply Chain Certificate program.
Must have a PhD (or foreign equivalent degree) in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
Must also have experience with: (i) teaching university-level courses in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or closely related supply chain subjects; and (ii) developing, organizing, and delivering instructions materials, including syllabi, course modules, and assessments aligned with program learning outcomes.
Must also have: (i) five (5)peer-reviewed journal articles; and (ii) three (3) peer-reviewed conference papers.
Experience can be concurrent.
Please upload a cover letter, statement of teaching and research interests, curriculum vitae, writing sample, a list of 3 references, and teaching evaluations.
Please answer the screening questions by accessing the link here: Screening Questions- Assistant Professor, appointment stream.docx. Once completed, please attach the screening questions document to your application.
Apply at https://www.join.pitt.edu, #26004536

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