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Minneapolis, Minnesota, University of Minnesota Head, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Minnesota seeks applicants for the position of Department Head. The department currently has 15 full-time faculty members with approximately 200  undergraduate and 70 graduate students. The department has experienced significant growth over the past decade and offers a full slate of undergraduate and graduate courses leading to Bachelors, Masters, and Ph.D. degrees in Industrial and Systems Engineering. The department also offers a B.S. degree in Data Science, joint with the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, the School of Statistics, and the School of Mathematics. Faculty in the department have core expertise in operations research with emphasis in optimization, stochastics, and game theory and in areas that intersect machine learning and the data sciences. Faculty pursue a variety of applications with a particular focus on operations management (supply chains, service systems, revenue management, and markets) and with a growing footprint in the areas of  transportation, healthcare, energy, and the environment. The department supports multi-disciplinary research that addresses important societal challenges. Applicants should hold a doctorate in a field related to Industrial and Systems Engineering and have an outstanding record in research, teaching, and service commensurate with appointment as a tenured full professor. The successful candidate should also possess strong leadership and management abilities, an interest in promoting sponsored research programs and mentoring faculty, and a deep commitment to undergraduate and graduate education. The candidate should be able to work with diverse groups of faculty, staff, students, administrators, alumni, and industry representatives.  The head of the department reports directly to the Dean of the College of Science and  Engineering , and one term is nominally 5 years with the possibility of renewal. The College is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community and who will build collaborative ties with other departments within the College and the University. The University of Minnesota recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the University of  Minnesota see: http://diversity.umn.edu . Additional information about the department and role can be found in the leadership profile. All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited and may be directed in confidence to WittKieffer, which is assisting the University of Minnesota with this search. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest that explains how they would lead the department and that addresses the themes in this profile. Applications submitted by November 27th, 2023 will receive full consideration.  Applications, nominations and inquiries can be directed confidentially to: Jessica Herrington and Maya Holt-Brockenbrough, Ph.D. at MinnesotaHeadISyE@wittkieffer.com Professor William L. Cooper is the Chair of the ISyE Department Head Search Committee and can be reached at billcoop@umn.edu The University of Minnesota shall provide equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, The Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science (RCEAS) at Lehigh University invites applications at all ranks for a tenure-track or tenured position in Data Science for Health. This search is being conducted jointly by the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) and the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) and is one of several expected hires in the area of Data Science for Health. Human health is an identified area of strategic importance for Lehigh, as reflected by the recent establishment of a new College of Health (CoH). Candidates must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent by date of hire. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education; pursue a vibrant research agenda focused on data science methodology with applications to health; and be committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. Lehigh’s RCEAS is comprised of eight departments with strong ties to Lehigh’s three interdisciplinary research institutes, including the Institute for Data, Intelligent Systems, and Computation (I-DISC). ISE currently has 20 fulltime faculty members, 160 undergraduate and 120 graduate students, 35 of whom are Ph.D. students. The ISE faculty maintains an outstanding international reputation in a variety of research areas, including data science and machine learning; mathematical optimization; stochastic models; applied operations research; quantum computing; and uncertainty quantification. CSE currently has 19 tenured and tenure-track professors and 10 instructional faculty members, with vibrant and strong undergraduate, masters, and doctoral programs currently supporting more than 600 students. The department has strengths in systems, robotics, human-centered computing, data science, machine learning and AI. Both CSE and ISE have extensive interdisciplinary ties with each other and with other departments at Lehigh through master’s programs (such as the new MS in Data Science) and the university’s flagship research institutes, including I-DISC. Founded in 1865, Lehigh University has combined outstanding academic and learning opportunities with leadership in fostering innovative research. Recognized among the nation's highly ranked research universities, Lehigh offers a rigorous academic community for nearly 7,000 students. Lehigh University has some 5,000 undergraduates, 2,000 graduate students, and about 550 full-time faculty members. Lehigh University is located in Bethlehem, PA., a vibrant and historic area. Over 800K people live in the Lehigh Valley, which is in close proximity to New York City and Philadelphia. Junior (tenure-track) applicants should apply at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/25984 Senior (tenure) applicants should apply at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/25975 Review of applications will begin October 15, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. The application should include a cover letter; a curriculum vitae; a research statement that describes past scholarly contributions and future research directions; a teaching statement that describes instructional philosophy and courses that the candidate would want to teach or develop; a statement on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) that describes prior DEI experience and a candidate’s vision for enhancing community and culture at Lehigh (guide for understanding and preparing such statements is available here); and names and addresses of at least three references. Inquiries may be addressed to Professor Ted Ralphs, Search Committee Chair, ted@lehigh.edu . Lehigh University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital or familial status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. We are committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community. Lehigh University is committed to a culturally and intellectually diverse academic community and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching and/or service, to this mission. Lehigh University is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE Institutional Transformation Award for promoting the careers of women in academic sciences and engineering and is among institutions of higher education recognized for excellence in diversity with the INSIGHT into Diversity HEED Award. Additional information about Lehigh’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is available here . Lehigh University provides competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including domestic partner benefits (more information here). Lehigh University supports dual career efforts for following spouses/partners of newly hired faculty.

California, This position is for the Manager, Technology in the Customer Service Division at Burbank Water and Power. This position will report directly to the Assistant General Manager of Customer Service and will be responsible for defining a strategic technology roadmap to improve the customer experience for BWP’s customers. This includes maintaining and implementing technology related to the utility Customer Information System (CIS), Meter Data Management System (MDMS), online payment and utility usage portals. This position is also expected to lead the efforts in implementing business process improvements to gain efficiencies within the division and overseeing system training and documentation. Under general direction, to plan, supervise, and manage an operational technology (OT) or information technology (IT) section or division for the utility or City; to plan, coordinate, direct, design, build, configure, maintain, enhance, and decommission systems and technology; and perform related duties as required.   Essential Functions   Plans, organizes, directs, designs, and manages the architectural planning, development, and implementation of complex operational technology programs and projects, including complex systems, procedures, standards, and policies; manages multiple OT and/or IT critical business and infrastructure systems for a modern utility and City, such as, but not limited to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and other geospatial technology, Customer Information Billing Systems (CIS), Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, Industrial Control Systems (ICS), critical communication networks, fiber optic, municipal wireless and broadband services, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions, and Digital Experience (DX) solutions; manages and provides strategic and tactical oversight for physical and cyber security risk management programs and compliance standards, such as, but not limited to National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), North American Electric Reliability Corporation – Critical Infrastructure Protection (NERC-CIP), Payment Card Industry (PCI), Service Organization Control (SOC), physical and electronic security controls, identity and access managements, and incident response and recovery; serves as trusted business partner and advisor to other City departments and business units for the delivery of technology and cyber-security solutions; drives the resolution of issues regarding applications, technology services, communications networks, control systems, computer systems, and/or data storage systems; directs enterprise data architecture, integration, and data pipeline strategy; enforces compliance and safety standards applicable to the operation of a modern utility and City; drives lifecycle management of a vast array of digital products and systems; participates in various project teams and agile teams, overseeing technical staff resource allocation and scheduling; ensures the creation of technical documentation; prepares and maintains records, reports, and project specifications; drives continuous process improvements leveraging Lean Six Sigma and Scaled Agile practices to ensure stakeholder satisfaction; leverages Design Thinking principles to develop customer empathy, engages in creative problem solving, and drives digital product innovation; coordinates projects with contractors, vendors, service providers, and outside agencies regarding project requirements, cost effectiveness, and quality assurance; ensures coordination of all operational systems; manages a variety of administrative duties including budgeting, cost control, and purchasing; supervises, trains, and evaluates employees; makes effective recommendations regarding hiring, promotions, and transfers; effectively recommends disciplinary action as needed, up to and including termination; drives on City business.   Minimum Qualifications   Employment Standards:   Knowledge of principles and practices of organizational leadership and business administration; principles and practices of OT or IT management; physical and cyber security policies, standards, procedures, and related infrastructure and data analysis; computer architecture and application infrastructure; data integration platforms, architecture, and design; contemporary technology standards, hardware, software, cloud platforms, frameworks, and software development; system administration, including the configuration and administration of networks, firewalls, routers, switches, and intrusion detection and prevention; design and maintenance of industrial controls systems (ICS) and automation systems; principles and practices of design and development of wireless mesh and mission-critical communication networks and infrastructure specific to a utility and commercial internet service provider networks; utility specific critical infrastructure systems such as CIS, AMI, geospatial technology and SCADA systems; wide area, wireless, and fiber optic network systems; business applications, such as, but not limited to ERP, Enterprise Service Bus (ESB), Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Application Programming Interface (API), and web services; contemporary data, process integration, and data management solutions; contemporary operating platforms, cloud technologies, and enterprise software applications relative to a modern computing infrastructure; contemporary programming languages; compliance standards and practices such as NERC-CIP, NIST, and International Electro-Technical Commission (IEC); common principles and frameworks, such as, but not limited to, Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) and Scaled Agile Frame (SAFe); principles and frameworks of Agile and Waterfall project management; principles and practices of Lean Six Sigma; principles and practices of Customer Centric Design Thinking; principles and practices of Digital Product Management; principles and practices of project management, budgeting, and effective cost control; principles and practices of sound personnel management and supervision; sound writing, spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Skill in developing leadership and fostering a teamwork environment; exercising independent judgement and decisions based on standard policy and procedures.  Ability to conceptualize long-term business goals and develop and manage paths to accomplish those goals; organize and prioritize tasks; plan, create, and follow complex and detail-oriented project plans and documentation; analyze complex administrative and technical problems and develop effective solutions; troubleshoot hardware and software issues; demonstrate strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills; lead, coach, instruct, and motivate employees; analyze, comprehend, and apply administrative, departmental, and City policies, procedures, and regulations; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; prepare clearly written reports, and other documents, diagrams, and presentations; lead a diverse group of technical and non-technical professionals; establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials, supervisors, fellow employees, contractors, vendors, service providers, and the public.  Education/Training:  Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance as determined by the City. Example combination includes, but is not limited to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, electrical engineering, finance, business management, or a closely related field and seven years of professional experience in technology and cyber security management and familiarity with industrial control systems, including at least three years at a supervisory level. License & Certificates:  A valid California Class “C” driver’s license or equivalent at time of appointment. All required licenses and certificates must be maintained throughout employment in this classification.   Supplemental Information   Desirable Qualifications : Certifications, such as, but not limited to Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), Scrum Master, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Design Thinking, and Agile project/program management methodologies.

Los Angeles, California, The University of Southern California invites applications for multiple tenured and tenure-track positions in the Daniel J. Epstein Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering in the USC Viterbi School of Engineering.  Appointments can be made at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and/or Professor ranks. Candidates at the senior ranks must have demonstrated research excellence and sustained commitment to the discipline and are expected to have a vibrant research program with external funding.  Exceptional senior candidates may be considered for a chaired professorship.  The USC Viterbi School is committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty and welcomes applications from women; persons of African, Hispanic and Native American descent; veterans; and persons with disabilities. We invite applications from candidates with demonstrated excellence and commitment in Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE).  Accomplished candidates with expertise in the core ISE methodological areas (e.g., optimization, probability, simulation, statistics, and computational science) and interest in solving important societal problems (e.g., in supply chain, transportation and logistics, healthcare, finance) are encouraged to apply.  Applications from candidates with expertise in data science, machine learning, and related areas are also encouraged. The department is aiming to hire at least one candidate working in the area of stochastics, broadly defined, although strong candidates in all relevant areas are also sought this hiring cycle. We seek energetic individuals who will participate in the department’s and the university’s research enterprise and engage with students at the undergraduate and graduate levels.  Successful candidates will establish a strong, externally funded, research program of national prominence while contributing to the core teaching mission of a top ISE department. An earned doctorate in Industrial and Systems Engineering or a closely related field is required.  Positions are available starting August 16, 2024.  Candidates should apply at https://usccareers.usc.edu/job/los-angeles/open-rank-assistant-associate-full-professor-of-industrial-and-systems-engineering/1209/55007781360 .  Application materials must include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests (each up to 2 pages) and contact information for three references. Applicants are encouraged to include a succinct statement on fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion.  To receive full consideration, all materials should be received by December 7, 2023. Candidates whose applications are received before October 6, 2023, may be considered for an interview at the INFORMS Annual Meeting The University of Southern California invites applications for multiple tenured and tenure-track positions in the Daniel J. Epstein Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering in the USC Viterbi School of Engineering. Appointments can be made at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and/or Professor ranks. Candidates at the senior ranks must have demonstrated research excellence and sustained commitment to the discipline and are expected to have a vibrant research program with external funding. Exceptional senior candidates may be considered for a chaired professorship. The USC Viterbi School is committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty and welcomes applications from women; persons of African, Hispanic and Native American descent; veterans; and persons with disabilities. We invite applications from candidates with demonstrated excellence and commitment in Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE). Accomplished candidates with expertise in the core ISE methodological areas (e.g., optimization, probability, simulation, statistics, and computational science) and interest in solving important societal problems (e.g., in supply chain, transportation and logistics, healthcare, finance) are encouraged to apply. Applications from candidates with expertise in data science, machine learning, and related areas are also encouraged. The department is aiming to hire at least one candidate working in the area of stochastics, broadly defined, although strong candidates in all relevant areas are also sought this hiring cycle. We seek energetic individuals who will participate in the department’s and the university’s research enterprise and engage with students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Successful candidates will establish a strong, externally funded, research program of national prominence while contributing to the core teaching mission of a top ISE department. An earned doctorate in Industrial and Systems Engineering or a closely related field is required. Positions are available starting August 16, 2024. Candidates should apply at https://usccareers.usc.edu/job/los-angeles/open-rank-assistant-associate-full-professor-of-industrial-and-systems-engineering/1209/55007781360. Application materials must include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests (each up to 2 pages) and contact information for three references. Applicants are encouraged to include a succinct statement on fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion. To receive full consideration, all materials should be received by December 7, 2023. Candidates whose applications are received before October 6, 2023, may be considered for an interview at the INFORMS Annual Meeting. The USC Viterbi School of Engineering is among the top engineering schools in the world. It counts 199 full-time, tenure-track faculty members. Faculty engage in interdisciplinary research through the School’s research centers, including the Information Sciences Institute, the Institute for Creative Technologies, the Department of Homeland Security’s first University Center of Excellence (CREATE), the National Center for Metropolitan Transportation Research (METRANS), the Center for Artificial Intelligence in Society (CAIS), the Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM), and is affiliated with the USC Stevens Center for Innovation. The School’s research expenditures typically exceed $183 million annually. Our ISE department plays a key role in our new School of Advanced Computing (https://computing.usc.edu/).

Tempe, Arizona, The School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona, invites applications for multiple tenure-track faculty positions. Appointments can be made at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor ranks, commensurate with the individual's record. Candidates are expected to demonstrate an exceptional commitment to the teaching and mentoring of students. Submit your material through the INFORMS Annual Meeting Career Fair ASAP to schedule a chat at the INFORMS Annual Meeting. There are three focus areas for this year positions: Operations Research for Social Good (Job #132989): Particular areas of interest include, but are not limited to, scientists and engineers with research into optimization methods, applied probability and statistics, and stochastic modeling to support policy and decision making in socially critical contexts. Desired applicants work on the design and application of operations research methodology to assist various important societal problems including, but not limited to, healthcare, government, addiction, criminal justice, drug discovery, social media analysis, equitable allocation of public resources, environmental sustainability, energy reliability. Across these applications, fairness, explainability, transparency, and reliability are key challenges to keep into consideration. Theoretical areas of interest include, but are not limited to, optimization, stochastic modeling, applied probability, game theory, and sequential decision making. More details at the application link ; Supply Chain Engineering (Job #132978) : Particular areas of interest include, but are not limited to, scientists and engineers whose research is geared towards enhancing the efficiency, resilience and security of supply chains, thereby facilitating the globalization and digital transformation of supply chains. Theoretical areas of interest encompass stochastic modeling and optimization, applied probability and statistics, and data-driven decision-making to solve challenging engineering problems in supply chain. The application areas of interest are broad and include, but are not limited to, supply chain engineering in manufacturing systems, transportation distribution and logistics, service systems, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, semiconductors, etc. More details at the application link ; Ergonomics and Human-Computer Interaction (Job #132979) : Particular areas of interest include, but are not limited to, human-machine/human-AI interactions, human-in-the-loop systems, human behavior modeling, VR/AR/MR, and related fields. More details at the application link . Apply to the searches that you see fit. Application deadline is November 15, 2023 . Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled.