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Assistant Professor - Industrial Engineering
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Position Number: 5786541
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Engineering - Industrial & Manufacturing

Assistant Professor - Industrial Engineering

39014BR
Position DescriptionThe Department of Industrial, Manufacturing and Systems Engineering (IMSE) in the Whitacre College of Engineering (WCOE) at Texas Tech University invites applications for multiple full-time, 9-month tenured/tenure-track positions at all ranks to begin in Fall 2025. Exceptional senior candidates may also be considered for the E. L. Derr Endowed Professorship.The IMSE department is particularly seeking applicants working in the following areas: a) Advanced Manufacturing, with an emphasis on semiconductor manufacturing, energy device manufacturing, electrical device manufacturing, surface engineering, micro- and nano-fabrication, and development of innovative processing and materials; b) Systems Engineering and Management, with an emphasis on systems theory, system dynamics, complex system modeling and analysis, and system of systems; c) Operations Research, with an emphasis on non-linear optimization, stochastic optimization, healthcare systems, supply chain, and societal goods; or d) Human Factors and Ergonomics, with an emphasis on Human Factors in healthcare, human-AI-robot interaction, physical ergonomics, and biomechanics. However, applicants working in any area of IMSE are welcome to apply.

Position Description
The Department of Industrial, Manufacturing and Systems Engineering (IMSE) in the Whitacre College of Engineering (WCOE) at Texas Tech University invites applications for multiple full-time, 9-month tenured/tenure-track positions at all ranks to begin in Fall 2025. Exceptional senior candidates may also be considered for the E. L. Derr Endowed Professorship.

The IMSE department is particularly seeking applicants working in the following areas: a) Advanced Manufacturing, with an emphasis on semiconductor manufacturing, energy device manufacturing, electrical device manufacturing, surface engineering, micro- and nano-fabrication, and development of innovative processing and materials; b) Systems Engineering and Management, with an emphasis on systems theory, system dynamics, complex system modeling and analysis, and system of systems; c) Operations Research, with an emphasis on non-linear optimization, stochastic optimization, healthcare systems, supply chain, and societal goods; or d) Human Factors and Ergonomics, with an emphasis on Human Factors in healthcare, human-AI-robot interaction, physical ergonomics, and biomechanics. However, applicants working in any area of IMSE are welcome to apply.

Major/Essential Functions
In line with TTU's strategic priorities to engage and empower a diverse student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working with diverse student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels within individual or across the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service.

Required Qualifications

PhD in industrial engineering (IE), manufacturing/mechanical engineering, systems engineering or closely related fields.
The candidate must have at least one peer-reviewed journal publication based on one's doctoral research.

Preferred Qualifications

Research scholarship: Candidates have a strong record of scholarship achievements.
Funding potential: Candidates have a proven capacity or clear plan to bring externally sponsored research to Texas Tech University.
Teaching experience and capability: Candidates have a strong record of teaching or clear vision for teaching excellence.
Service (internal or external, student advising): Service to the department, college, and university is expected. Service duties include program-building, as well as commitment to extra-curricular activities. Candidates demonstrate clear commitment to service activities and a strong record or clear idea for service.
A Candidate's research falls within one or more of the emphasized areas described in the position description.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.