(Remote) Part-time Adjunct Instructor - Department of Industrial and ManagementSystems Engineering

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<strong>Description<br><br></strong>The Department of Industrial and Management Systems Engineering (IMSE) at West Virginia University (WVU) invites applications for remote part-time adjunct instructor positions to support its ongoing expansion and the strategic initiative of enriching its online graduate education and research.<br><br>The candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas are highly desirable:<br><br><ul><li>Industrial Engineering </li><li>Engineering Management </li><li>Occupational Safety and Health </li><li>Safety Engineering <br><br></li></ul><strong>Qualifications<br><br></strong>Eligible candidates must hold an earned doctorate in Industrial/Safety Engineering or a closely related discipline at the time of appointment and must have the ability to:<br><br><ul><li>Advise/mentor online doctoral students. </li><li>Teach and develop online asynchronous courses. <br><br></li></ul>Candidates with BS and MS degrees in Industrial/Safety Engineering or a closely related discipline from an accredited university with significant (10+ years) experience will also be considered.<br><br>Candidates with active research experience in their area of expertise, academic publications, and an interest in advising/mentoring doctoral students are highly desirable.<br><br>West Virginia University is the comprehensive Land Grant University of the State of West Virginia and a Carnegie Classification of Highest Research Activity (i.e., R1 University). Morgantown is ranked among the most livable small cities in the country. The community lies within a high technology corridor that also includes several federal research facilities, such as the NASA's Independent Verification and Validation Facility (IV&V), U.S. Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory, the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The city is located within reasonable driving distances from Pittsburgh, PA and Washington, DC. Additional details on the area and the university are available at and .<br><br>Morgantown is a safe, inclusive, and family-friendly community. WVU provides faculty members with a supportive environment for developing a visible and productive career (new-employees) and a range of progressive policies to support work-life integration (policies-and-procedures/work-life-integration). WVU also offers a Dual Career Program to assist partners in their career transition and job search and belongs to the OH/Western PA/WV Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (oh-western-pawv).<br><br>To apply for this opportunity, visit career-opportunities. Applicants must submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, research statement, statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for at least three professional references. Only candidates who submit complete documentation of professional quality will be considered in the review process. For further information, contact IMSE Chair, Dr. Ashish Nimbarte, by telephone ) or e-mail () or visit the IMSE website at .<br><br>West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.<br><br>From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.<br><br>At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.<br><br>Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.<br><br>West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.

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