The Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering at Kansas State University invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions at all levels (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) beginning August 2017. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field, a strong publication record, a commitment to research and teaching excellence, and the potential to develop a vigorous extramurally-funded research program and participate in collaborative and interdisciplinary research. Outstanding candidates will be considered for an endowed position including the Mary and Carl Ice endowed professorship in industrial engineering. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, advanced manufacturing and operations research.
The College of Engineering at Kansas State University is undergoing rapid expansion and is adding 35 additional faculty over a five year time period. The College of Engineering is the largest and most comprehensive engineering college in Kansas, with over 4400 undergraduate and graduate students. The Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering, is one of eight departments within the college, has 13 faculty members and approximately 350 undergraduate and graduate students. The department has a tradition of excellence in research and education. Faculty members conduct research in advanced manufacturing, logistics, operations research, health care systems, human factors, and statistical quality control. More department information is available at: http://www.imse.ksu.edu/ Research expenditures exceeded two million in FY 2016 from diverse sources including NSF, U.S. and Kansas Departments of Transportation, a Veterans Engineering Resource Center, and private organizations. The department values and supports interdisciplinary research, and the successful candidate will have opportunities to collaborate with researchers at the Advanced Manufacturing Institute in the department, the University Transportation Center, the Biosecurity Research Institute, the Center for Risk Management Education and Research, and others.
Kansas State University, with its enrollment of approximately 25,000 students, is designated a Carnegie Doctoral/Research-Extensive Institution and has declared its goal to be a top-50 public research university by 2025. The College of Engineering is located on the main KSU campus in Manhattan, KS. Manhattan is a family-friendly and safe community of 50,000 nestled in the scenic Flint Hills of Northeast Kansas. Manhattan offers affordable housing, outstanding schools, excellent parks and recreational facilities, an engaging cultural environment, and short commute times.
Please apply through K-State Jobs http://www.k-state.edu/hcs/jobs/, job number 497410 and 497495 or use this direct link to apply: http://careers.k-state.edu/cw/en-us/job/497410/assistant-professorassociate-professor-professor-in-industrial-manufacturing-systems-engineering or http://careers.k-state.edu/cw/en-us/job/497495/assistant-professorassociate-professor-professor-industrial-manufacturing-systems-engineering Applicants should submit a single PDF file that includes the following: 1) a letter of interest, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) a one page statement of research vision, 4) a one page statement of teaching interests, and 4) full contact information for at least three references. Review of applications will commence November 1, 2016 and continue until the positions are filled. Questions may be directed to Dr. David Ben-Arieh, search committee chair, at davidbe@ksu.edu.
Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Kansas State University actively seeks diversity among its employees. Employment offer is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
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Chih-Hang (John) Wu Ph.D. Associate Professor
Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering
Kansas State University
(1)(785)532-3734 (tel) 2067 Rathbone Hall
(1)(785)532-3738 (fax) 1701B Platt St
e-mail: chw@ksu.edu Kansas State University
http://www.imse.ksu.edu/people/faculty/wu/ Manhattan, Kansas 66506