Lecturer of Engineering Management & Systems Engineering (Non-Tenure Track) Contract

Department: ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT

Position Number: F1080A

Job Description

The Department of Engineering Management & Systems Engineering (EMSE) at Old Dominion University invites applicants for a Lecturer that will contribute to the growth and development of current graduate programs beginning July 25, 2025. This is a 10-month annual appointment with opportunities for summer teaching.

Responsibilities will include:

• Participation in planning and developing new graduate-level courses.
• Teaching new graduate-level courses.
• Collecting and analyzing data related to programmatic needs and outcomes.
• Help coordinate some of the department’s degree programming and curriculum development.
• Mentoring or advising master’s and doctoral students.

Faculty in the EMSE department collaborate in interdisciplinary groups and with individuals in industry and government to develop programs. EMSE faculty members are required to be active, collegial, and strong contributors to the EMSE department’s mission and committed to student success, including demonstrating an unwavering commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion among students, faculty, and staff.

Position Type

FullTime

Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications

A Ph.D. degree or equivalent in Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a closely related discipline. ABD candidates who are expected to complete their degree prior to the start of their employment will also be considered.

Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities

1. Experience teaching Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, or related courses in an academic setting.
2. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in areas such as risk analysis, operations research, operations management, systems analysis and design, or related areas in the Engineering Management Body of Knowledge.

Preferred Qualifications

• Course development and delivery experience in online settings
• A teaching portfolio that maps with the department areas of need listed in the requirements section, with evidence of teaching success.
• Publications in journal(s) and conference proceeding(s) in areas of relevance to the department.
• Familiarity and capability to teach in online settings both synchronously and asynchronously.
• A commitment to service, and contributions to relevant academic and professional groups.
• Instructional design expertise

Application Review Date: 01/06/2025

Application Instructions

Interested candidates must apply at https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/21641 and attach the following with their online application:

1. A cover letter
2. A curriculum vitae
3. A statement of teaching philosophy
4. Unofficial graduate transcripts
5. Contact information for 3 professional references.

Applications should be submitted by January 6, 2025 for full consideration. The position will remain open until it is filled.

Telework Friendly: No

About the College

https://www.odu.edu/engineering

About the Department

The EMSE department offers a variety of master’s and doctoral degrees, as well an undergraduate minor, and graduate certificates. It has been recognized numerous times by the American Society for Engineering Management (ASEM) for the quality of its graduate programs. EMSE supports extensive research initiatives in areas related to engineering management and systems engineering. Additional information about the department and the focus area related to this position can be found on our website at: https://www.odu.edu/emse.