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Job Category: Academic Staff
Employment Type: Regular
Job Profile: Teaching Assistant Professor
Job Summary:
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 substantial teaching, professional, and/or leadership experience may be considered for appointment at the Associate Teaching Professor level. We seek an outstanding educator with a strong passion for teaching, a demonstrated commitment to student success, and the ability to deliver high-quality instruction across the fundamental required courses in industrial engineering. The department's current list of required undergraduate-level courses can be found here. In addition, preference will be given to candidates who can teach in high-demand and forward-looking areas such as, but not limited to, applications of artificial intelligence in industrial engineering, engineering management, supply chain and logistics, and related emerging areas, as well as candidates with experience designing and delivering experiential, project-based, or practice-oriented learning courses. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to administrative and programmatic activities that support and advance the department's teaching mission.
Additional information:
The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is committed to providing an exceptional educational experience that prepares students to address complex challenges at the intersection of engineering, people, data, and business. The department offers a broad and rigorous curriculum that equips students with strong analytical, systems-thinking, and data-driven decision-making skills applicable across sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, finance, public service, and technology. Through high-quality instruction, experiential and project-based learning, student advising, and engagement with faculty and industry-relevant problems, the department strives to support student success and prepare graduates for leadership and impact in a wide range of careers. As part of a highly ranked program with a strong commitment to our education mission, UW-Madison ISyE offers an exciting and collaborative environment for teaching professors who are passionate about innovation in engineering education and shaping the next generation of industrial and systems engineers.
Applicants for this position will be considered for Teaching Assistant Professor and Teaching Associate Professor titles. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist with the Teaching Associate Professor title candidates must possess teaching experience.
Key Job Responsibilities:

• May supervise student employees involved in development or delivery of instruction

• Contributes to the strategic development of curriculum and academic content through various mediums to ensure the integrity of the educational mission of the work unit

• Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including assessment of student performance

• Contributes to the development of teaching and learning scholarly work including publications and presentations

• Develops and designs curriculum and instructional material relevant to a course of instruction

• Collaborates with department faculty and staff to develop teaching strategies relevant to the discipline

• Advises students on academic and career direction within a specific field of study

Department:
College of Engineering, Industrial & Systems Engineering (ISyE)
Compensation:
The starting salary for the position is $75,000 (but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications).
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. Please review thesummary of benefitsfor more information.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates with substantial teaching, professional, and/or leadership experience may be considered for appointment at the Associate Teaching Professor level. We seek an outstanding educator with a strong passion for teaching, a demonstrated commitment to student success, and the ability to deliver high-quality instruction across the fundamental required courses in industrial engineering.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference will be given to candidates who can teach in high-demand and forward-looking areas such as, but not limited to, applications of artificial intelligence in industrial engineering, engineering management, supply chain and logistics, and related emerging areas, as well as candidates with experience designing and delivering experiential, project-based, or practice-oriented learning courses.
The candidate's years of experience and professional accomplishments will be commensurate with the title. Teaching candidates must possess teaching experience.
Education:
PhD in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
How to Apply:
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Application materials needed: (1) Cover letter; (2) CV; (3) Teaching statement; (4) List of names and contact Information of three letters of reference; (5) (Optional) Sample teaching materials and student evaluations.
Important: The application has only one attachment field. Upload the following documents in that field, either as a single combined file or as multiple files in the same upload area.
The deadline for assuring full consideration is August 1, 2026; however, the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.
Contact Information:
Dave Kantor, Department Administrator, dkantor@wisc.edu
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