Professor of Industrial Engineering

The American University of Bahrain (AUBH) College of Engineering and Computing invites applicants for a full-time position in Industrial engineering starting Fall term 2024. Applicants should hold at least a Doctorate degree in Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, or related fields from preferably reputable American university. Competitive candidates will show a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching excellence in addition to having relevant industry experience.

We invite applicants with teaching and research experience in the following areas: Operations Research Modeling Methods; Quantitative Methods and Systems Optimization; Problem-solving and Decision-Making Methodologies; Computer Simulations of System Operations; Facility Planning and Design; Engineering Economics; Systems Design and Supply Chain Management; Quality Engineering.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Teach up to five courses per semester depending on the rank
• Prepare course syllabus, plan lessons and assignments
• Assess students’ progress by grading assignments, papers, exams, and other work
• Advise students about which classes to take and how to achieve their goals
• Work with colleagues to develop or modify the curriculum for a degree or certificate program involving a series of courses
• Stay informed about changes and innovations in their field
• Invigilating examinations
• Attending faculty meetings
• General administration work in relation to teaching and assessments’ quality assurance
• Writing research proposals, papers, and other publications
• Supervising projects/thesis of students
• Any other QA and academic related tasks.
  

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience required:

• Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, or terminal degree in related fields.
• Significant practical industry experience is a plus for this position
• Experience in teaching in industrial engineering programs at the higher education level
• Preference will be given to candidates with degrees from the United States and to those with teaching experience at a higher education level in the United States
• Teaching experience in: Computing in Industrial Engineering, Engineering Economics, Operations Research, Quality Control, Production and Supply Chain Operations, Ergonomics, Simulation Modelling, Sustainable Engineering Practices, and any other research areas related to Industrial Engineering
  

Skills and Competencies required:

• Strong communication and relationship building skills with peers, leadership, and external constituents, including the business community.
• Knowledge and experience of using learning management systems (LMS).
• Demonstrate leadership aligned with AUBH core values of integrity, engagement, excellence, and desire to make a difference.