Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Faculty Openings

The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities invites applications to fill two full-time tenure-track faculty positions beginning Fall 2025. Exceptional applicants with strong records of research, teaching, scientific leadership, and creativity may be considered for higher rank and tenure.

We seek candidates whose research is application-driven and grounded in a broad set of methodological foundations. Individuals whose interests and backgrounds are at the intersection of Operations Research, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and/or Data Analytics with other fields in Engineering, Computer Science, or Statistics are particularly encouraged to apply. Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in applications including, but not limited to, healthcare delivery and medical decision making, security and defense, transportation and mobility, supply chains and service operations, or energy systems and the environment. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and communities. The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering is committed to achieving a diverse faculty to maximize the impact of its teaching and research mission.

Applicants should hold or expect to complete by the beginning of Fall 2025 a Ph.D. in Engineering, Operations Research, Operations Management, or a related discipline, and have demonstrated the potential to conduct a successful research program as evidenced by their publication record and supporting reference letters. The candidateâ™s expertise and documented research activities must demonstrate a strong potential to enhance both the departmentâ™s research and teaching missions. The successful candidate is expected to build a vibrant, externally funded, highly visible research program and to become a recognized leader in their field. Information on current research activities of department faculty can be found at http://isye.umn.edu/faculty/. The ability to effectively teach a wide variety of classes related to Industrial and Systems Engineering at both the graduate and undergraduate levels to a diverse group of students is required.
 

Applicants should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, one to two articles/technical reports representative of their work, and statements on research, teaching and contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion. They should also provide the names and contact information for three references. Applications must be submitted online via Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/156528.  Applications submitted by November 15, 2024 will receive full consideration. Review of applications will continue until the positions are filled. Candidates may contact the chair of the search committee at isyesrch@umn.edu.

Applicants should hold or expect to complete by the beginning of Fall 2025 a Ph.D. in Engineering, Operations Research, Operations Management, or a related discipline, and have demonstrated the potential to conduct a successful research program as evidenced by their publication record and supporting reference letters. The candidateâ™s expertise and documented research activities must demonstrate a strong potential to enhance both the departmentâ™s research and teaching missions. The successful candidate is expected to build a vibrant, externally funded, highly visible research program and to become a recognized leader in their field. Information on current research activities of department faculty can be found at http://isye.umn.edu/faculty/. The ability to effectively teach a wide variety of classes related to Industrial and Systems Engineering at both the graduate and undergraduate levels to a diverse group of students is required.

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