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Adjunct Faculty, Industrial and Systems Engineering

University of San Diego

San Diego, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$2,325–$2,425
SKILLS
ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology), Analysis Skills, Budgeting, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systems, Design for Assembly (DFA), Facilities Planning, Funding, Industrial Engineering, Leadership, Machining, Manufacturing Design, Manufacturing Methods, Manufacturing Systems, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Operations Research, Plastics Design, Product Design, Production Planning, Quality Assurance, Simulation, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Systems Engineering, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Materials, Welding
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San Diego, CA
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Adjunct Faculty, Industrial and Systems Engineering

Posting #: 5439
Position Status: Faculty, Part-time temporary
Location: San Diego
Position Type: Faculty, Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering

Position Title & Department:

Adjunct Faculty, Industrial and Systems Engineering

Posting #
5439

University Description:
The University of San Diego, an engaged and contemporary Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity's urgent challenges.

Department Description:
The Industrial and Systems Engineering Department at USD is part of the Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering (SMSE), which is ranked by U.S. News in the top 15 of non-doctoral engineering schools. The department offers undergraduate degrees in industrial and systems engineering and consists of faculty who are devoted to challenging and inspiring students to learn the technical and professional skills in work analysis, quality assurance, operations research, manufacturing, systems engineering, simulation, facilities, production planning and supply chain areas. The mission of the school is to provide graduates with the perspective, social awareness and leadership skills necessary for becoming change making engineers.
For more information about the Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering and the Industrial and Systems Engineering Program, please visit:

Detailed Description:
This is a part-time temporary, non benefit-based position with an anticipated end date of May 29, 2026. The appointment is renewable at the discretion of the University and dependent upon performance and continued funding.

The Industrial and Systems Engineering Department is looking to hire one adjunct instructor in the Spring 2026 semester to teach one section of Manufacturing Processes Laboratory (ISYE 350L). The adjunct instructor can use existing course content and lab assignments. More information about the course is below:

  • ISYE 350L is the lab component of the Manufacturing Processes course (ISYE 350) taken by industrial and systems engineering majors (juniors).
  • Class meets on campus on Tuesdays from 9:15 to 12:05 pm, from January 26th to May 11th.
  • Course description: Applications of theoretical concepts learned in the Manufacturing Processes lecture class to design products, develop computer codes for machining, and produce parts out of various starting materials such as metals and plastics while considering quality, cost and sustainability implications. Manufacturing methods include, but not limited to: computer numerical control (CNC) machining, computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), welding, plastics forming, and design for manufacturing and assembly.
  • Instructor's responsibilities include: lab preparation (instructional materials are available to share), grading of student works, holding 1.5 hours of office hours each week, providing a written course assessment and submitting student work assessment at the end of the semester for ABET purposes.
Background check: Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.

Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Masters degree or higher in Industrial and Systems Engineering or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Industry experience in manufacturing processes and systems is highly valued.


Posting Salary:
$2,325 - $2,425 per unit

The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.

Special Application Instructions:

Resume/CV Required, Cover Letter Required

Click the 'Apply Now' button to complete our online application and, for full consideration, please upload a resume/CV to your application profile for the hiring managers' review. You are also strongly recommended to upload a cover letter to your application profile for the hiring managers' review.

Contact:

Dr. Jae D. Kim (jaedkim@sandiego.edu)

Chair, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering

Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering

Dr. Kim is happy to answer any questions that you have about the position.

If you have any technical questions or difficulties please contact the Employment Services Team at jobs@sandiego.edu.

Additional Details:
Hours: 9

Closing date: Open until filled

The University of San Diego is a smoking and tobacco-free campus. For more information, visit www.sandiego.edu/smokefree.

Advertised: December 23, 2025 Pacific Standard Time
Applications close:

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