Lecturer / Teaching Assistant Professor, Industrial Engineering

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.
If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or
jobs@unr.edu
.
Job Description
The Industrial Engineering Program in the College of Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a non-tenure-track position at the level of Lecturer I, Lecturer II, or Teaching Assistant Professor with anticipated start date of July 1, 2027. As part of a newly established and growing Industrial Engineering program offering B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees, this position provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development and delivery of Industrial Engineering curricula and to help build a growing academic program.

We seek candidates with a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and the ability to contribute broadly across the Industrial Engineering curriculum. Candidates should be prepared to teach the IE senior capstone experience along with core Industrial Engineering courses and labs in areas such as operations research and optimization, simulation, supply chain and logistics, quality engineering, and engineering economic analysis.

Lecturer Statement
The University of Nevada, Reno reserves the right to hire at any level of Lecturer (I-IV) or Teaching Assistant/Associate/Professor (terminal degree candidates) that is appropriate for the hire. If you have questions about the title, please inquire during the interview process.

Appointment level will be determined by qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications
Lecturer I - Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or closely related field
Lecturer II - Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or closely related field
Teaching Assistant Professor - PhD in Industrial Engineering or closely related field

Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering or a closely related field
Significant industrial experience - at least 5 years

Compensation
Lecturer I, 9-month, non-tenure track
Lecturer II, 9-month, non-tenure track
Teaching Assistant Professor, 9-month, non-tenure track

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit:
Salary Schedules
and select Base Salary for Academic Faculty, Engineering (9- month). Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.
Remarkable Retirement
Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow!

All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.
Perks of Working at UNR
Health insurance options including dental and vision -
Health Insurance
Generous sick leave, long term disability and life insurance -
Faculty Benefits
E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers
annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options
.
E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center

Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
Mountain EAP

supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University.
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Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees
The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee's spouse or domestic partner.
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Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program
The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples' professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada.
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Department Information
Join a faculty of 32 in the School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Materials Engineering focused on advancing national efforts in space exploration, manufacturing, robotics, autonomous vehicles, as well as developing the systems and processes to best utilize our natural resources, including critical materials. Our school is home to George W. Gillemot Aerospace Program, established in 2023 with a $36 million gift. The new $100-million William N. Pennington Engineering Building houses an ISO-5 (CLASS 100) cleanroom. School resources include access to the University's High Performance Computing facility and secured space for the new aerospace and industrial engineering programs. In addition, the school is developing new Industrial Engineering facilities to support a Smart Factory/Flexible Manufacturing System learning environment, including space for industrial automation equipment, student work areas, vision systems, and related manufacturing and logistics training platforms.

College of Engineering
Join the College of Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno. We value faculty and staff as partners in our mission to deliver outstanding education, research, and engagement. Our college seeks individuals committed to:

Engaging in impactful outreach
Providing state-of-the-art education
Fostering respect, inclusiveness, and diversity

Nevada Engineering is a fast-growing college, with research expenditure that has doubled over the past nine years. The college recorded $24 million in expenditures in FY26 and offers professional development resources to ensure success. We offer bachelor's and graduate degrees and certificates through three schools:

Civil, Chemical, and Environmental Engineering
Computing, Electrical, and Biomedical Engineering
Mechanical, Industrial, and Materials Engineering

Specialized facilities include the Center for Civil Engineering Earthquake Research, Cybersecurity Center, a Nanofabrication Lab and the Nevada Water Innovation Institute. Located near the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center and offering ready access to the bustling California economy, Nevada Engineering collaborates with leading tech firms and advance research in robotics, AI, battery technology, aerospace, water systems and sustainable energy. In Reno, you will find world-class outdoor recreation opportunities - including skiing, hiking, biking and water sports - in nearby Lake Tahoe and throughout the northern Nevada region. Learn more at

unr.edu/engineering

Contact Information for this position:
Search Chair: Angelina Padilla,
angelinapadilla@unr.ed
Exempt
Yes
Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%
Required Attachment(s)
Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at
jobs@unr.edu
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Please attach the following documents to your application
1) Resume/CV
2) Cover Letter
3) Contact Information for three professional references
4) Teaching Statement

Review of applications will begin on December 4, 2026 and continue until the positions are filled.

This posting is open until filled
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
Posting Close Date
Note to Applicant
A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member's first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.
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