Position Title:Industrial Engineering – Assistant or Associate Professor
Appointment Type:Faculty
Job Description:Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering, in the College of Engineering at Iowa State University (ISU), invites applications for two full-time positions of tenure-track Assistant / Associate Professor in the area of Operations Research and Analytics starting in the Fall 2025 semester.
Successful candidates will be expected to establish, sustain, and grow a world-class externally funded research program that complements or aligns with the department’s areas through independent and collaborative efforts. All methodological areas, with potential for applications to manufacturing, agriculture or energy, are of interest. Successful candidates will also be expected to establish a record of scholarship at the highest levels, contribute to the teaching missions at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and engage in institutional service and service to the profession. Candidates should have strong communication skills and exhibit the potential for long-term leadership in supporting the mission of the department, college, and university.
The Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering is committed to sustaining a collegial, positive, and productive environment for each individual and the collective benefit of all. All faculty members are expected to exhibit and convey good citizenship within department, college, and university activities, interact collegially and maintain the highest standards of integrity and ethical behavior.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
+ Ph.D. or equivalent degree in industrial engineering or a closely aligned field
+ Associate Professor candidates must also meet the university standards for appointment to the rank, including significant experience/accomplishments in the candidate’s area of expertise
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Evidence of ability to establish an independent research program in operations research and analytics
+ Evidence of ability or potential for teaching excellence in operations research and analytics
+ Evidence of collaboration in research and education
About the Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering Department
The IMSE Department offers B.S, MEng, M.S., and Ph.D. degree programs in Industrial Engineering, as well as M.Eng. programs in Systems Engineering and Engineering Management. IMSE has an undergraduate enrollment of approximately 300 students and graduate enrollment of approximately 150 students. The industrial engineering graduate program ranks in the top 25 (18th among public universities) by US News & World Report. IMSE maintains externally funded research expenditures in excess of $4 million annually. IMSE currently has more than 16,000 square feet of research and teaching laboratory space with enviable student hands-on experiences. The new $70 million Therkildsen Industrial Engineering Building will open in 2025 with nearly 80,000 gross square feet of space dedicated to the department’s teaching, research, and outreach activities.
Department Unit/Website:
For more information about our department’s program, see https://www.imse.iastate.edu/
Proposed Start Date:August 16, 2025
Number of Months Employed Per Year:09 Month Work Period
Time Type:Full time
Application Instructions:
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, to receive full consideration, applications should be received by Thursday, October 24, 2024. All interested, qualified persons must apply for this position online at jobs.iastate.edu to Job Requisition Number R15432.
The following documents are required to be submitted in PDF format:
1. Letter of application (including information about the desired rank) that briefly discusses how the candidate meets each of the preferred qualifications
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Contact information for at least three references, including name, mailing address, email address, phone number, and other pertinent information
4. Other documents:
+ Teaching statement (2-page limit)
+ Research statement (3-page limit)
Direct questions to Dr. Siggi Olafsson at imsesearch@iastate.edu, or call 515-294-8908.
Why Choose ISU?Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:- Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans- Generous leave plans- Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)- Life insurance and long-term disability- Flexible Spending Accounts- Various voluntary benefits and discounts- Employee Assistance Program- Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date: August 30, 2024
Posting Close Date:
Job Requisition Number:R15432
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