The Auburn University Industrial and Systems Engineering Department seeks to fill up to two (2) faculty positions at the Assistant and/or Associate Professor level. Successful candidates should be able to teach classes at the graduate and undergraduate levels in the areas of systems engineering, advanced manufacturing and simulation. Specific areas of research interest include (1) application of systems engineering in the design and development of complex systems to include requirements development and analysis and system architecture and modeling, (2) manufacturing system design and development including the machine to machine networking and data collection, industrial internet of things, Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0, (3) simulation development, application and analysis of complex systems with emphasis on random processes, model building and construction of computer simulation models, (4) large scale optimization, and (5) data analytics.
The successful candidate will be expected to establish a strong extramurally-funded research program, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, contribute to mentoring students, and will participate in outreach and provide service to the department, college, and university. The successful candidate is expected to bring experience, innovation, enthusiasm, technology, and leadership to the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, or a related field, from an ABET accredited institution. A commensurate record of successful academic activities, including funded research, teaching and scholarly publications, will be required for applicants at the associate professor level. The intended start date is August 16th, 2018. The review of applications will begin on December 1st, 2017 but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants should complete the application online and should submit a cover letter, separate statements of research and teaching experience, and three letters of recommendation. The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time of appointment and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment.
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Established in 1856, Auburn University is one of the nation's premier comprehensive land, sea, and space grant institutions with a dynamic 150 year history of strong commitment to instruction, research, and outreach. Auburn University is located in the family friendly town of Auburn, Alabama, with a population of 50,000, a renowned school system and nationally recognized medical center. Auburn is located approximately 50 miles from Montgomery, the capital of Alabama, and 100 miles from Atlanta, Georgia, geographically providing a moderate climate with easy access to both beach and mountain recreational facilities. In the 2016 edition of the U.S. News and World Report ratings of America's Best Colleges, it was ranked 46th among public universities. The University's main campus enrollment is over 27,000 students, including approximately 22,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students. There are over 1,200 full-time instructional faculty members distributed across nine Colleges and three Schools, with degrees offered in more than 200 academic programs.
In support of our strategic plan, Auburn University will maintain its strong commitment to diversity with standards to help ensure faculty, staff, and student diversity through recruitment and retention efforts.
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Jeffrey Smith
Joe W. Forehand Professor
Auburn University
Auburn University AL
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