Industrial Engineering Faculty (Assistant, Associate or Full Professor)

About the role

The School of Engineering and Computing at American International University in Kuwait is hiring a full-time faculty member in Industrial Engineering at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level, depending on qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will teach undergraduates, maintain an active research profile and engage with emerging technologies and methodologies.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality undergraduate courses with a strong focus on practical, industry-oriented learning.
• Integrate real-world industry practices, case studies, current technologies and professional standards into teaching.
• Incorporate AI, digital technologies, data analytics, automation, simulation tools and other emerging technologies into teaching and applied projects.
• Collaborate with faculty and industry partners on applied research, consulting, innovation and technology development.
• Take part in industry engagement such as guest lectures, workshops, site visits, professional events and advisory committees.

Required profile

• PhD in Industrial Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• At least 5 years of university-level teaching experience with demonstrated excellence in teaching and student engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to connect academic learning with real-world industry practice.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, with strong interpersonal, mentoring, advising and organisational abilities.

Preferred: exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, ability to bring diverse cultural and ethical perspectives into the curriculum, commitment to an inclusive, multicultural environment, and strong organisational skills and adaptability. Applications are submitted online through the university's careers page; they are reviewed on a rolling basis and the start date is expected to be Spring 2027.