Arthur and Helen Geoffrion Professor of Practice, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
Cornell University's School of Operations Research and Information Engineering (ORIE) seeks to fill the newly endowed Arthur and Helen Geoffrion Professor of Practice. The primary responsibility is to further ORIE's leading role in advancing the analytical, methodological, and modeling tools of operations research together with the potential of "big data" and the information revolution. The central role is to facilitate applied research relationships with various organizations seeking Operations Research expertise, connecting ORIE faculty and students, especially Ph.D. students, with such initiatives. The position will also entail teaching responsibilities in support of the broader goal of enriching the breadth of students' exposure to applications of OR in society today.
This position is non-tenure track and is envisaged to have a term of three to five years. The position is renewable upon mutual agreement. Requisite is a strong interest in the broad mission of the School, exceptional potential for leadership in Operations Research practice and education, and an ability and willingness to teach at all levels of the program. We seek individuals that have experience in developing and implementing Operations Research tools within a broad range of industrial settings. Salary will be appropriate to qualifications and engineering school norms.
Cornell ORIE is a diverse group of high-quality researchers and educators interested in probability, optimization, statistics, simulation, and a wide array of applications such as e- commerce, supply chains, scheduling, manufacturing, transportation systems, health care, financial engineering, service systems and network science. We value mathematical and technical depth and innovation, and experience with applications and practice. Ideal candidates will have correspondingly broad experience and interests.
Please apply online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/7374 with a cover letter, CV, a statement of relevant experience, and at least three reference letters. All applications completed by October 1, 2016 will receive full consideration, but candidates are urged to submit all required material as soon as possible; applications received after October 1, 2016 will continue to be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
ORIE and the College of Engineering at Cornell embrace diversity and seek candidates who can contribute to a welcoming climate for students of all races and genders. Cornell University seeks to meet the needs of dual career couples, has a Dual Career program, and is a member of the Upstate New York Higher Education Recruitment Consortium to assist with dual career searches. Visit http://www.unyherc.org/home/ to see positions available in higher education in the upstate New York area. Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University's heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. We strongly encourage qualified women and minority candidates to apply.
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Shane G. Henderson, Professor
School of Operations Research and Information Engineering
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
USA
sgh9@cornell.edu
607 255-9126
http://people.orie.cornell.edu/shane