Academic Professional/Sr. Academic Professional (Open Rank)

About the position

The H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering of Georgia Institute of Technology invites applications for an academic non-tenure track position to serve as faculty advisor to undergraduate ISyE students and teach one ISyE course per semester. The responsibilities span three main functions: Advising, Recruiting, and Teaching. The role includes direct undergraduate advising, supervising academic advisors, providing career counseling, teaching freshman students, coordinating orientation sessions, and representing ISyE at various meetings. The position also involves participating in undergraduate recruiting activities and teaching one ISyE course per semester in the area of expertise.

Responsibilities

• Direct undergraduate advising and work with the associate chair of undergraduate studies and director of student services to create and implement advising policies and procedures.
• Supervise three academic advisors.
• Academically advise a large number of IE undergraduate students on their degree requirements, course plans, IE track selection, study abroad, coop and internships, minors and certificates.
• Provide career counseling and referrals.
• Teach IE focused GT 1000 for freshman students in the fall.
• Advise IISE student chapter.
• Coordinate all FASET orientation sessions for admitted students.
• Advise ISyE Ambassadors.
• Serve on various Institute-level undergraduate-focused committees as needed.
• Attend meetings of UCC.
• Serve as department liaison for advising software.
• Represent ISyE at College of Engineering Advising Managers meetings.
• Participate and be a liaison in undergrad recruiting activities, including monthly information sessions and annual admissions events for prospective students.
• Liaison to undergraduate students' industry recruiters.
• Teach 1 ISyE course per semester in area of expertise.

Requirements

• Terminal degree in Industrial Engineering, Operation Research or a related field.
• Significant related experience or promotion from the rank of Associate Academic Professional (or equivalent).
• Quality of performance and potential development must be recognized by peers.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience teaching at the university level is highly desirable.
• University experience.
• Industry experience.
• Professional Licensure.
• Strong proficiency in curriculum design and the ability to effectively integrate project-based learning into courses.
• Expertise in technical writing and the ability to coach others in effective communication, both written and oral.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with distinctive teams of educators and students.
• Excellent organizational skills and the capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• A commitment to the educational development of students and a passion for continuous improvement in teaching methods.