Hi everyone, we will be conducting informal short interviews at the INFORMS Annual Conference. Thanks a lot, Alice
The Auburn University Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering (ISE) invites applications for an open rank tenure-track position in the field of operations research with an anticipated start date of August 2023. Position is open to all sub-fields of applied operations research and analytics, with particular interest in: 1) discrete-event simulation ; 2) applications, among others, in cyber-security and cyber-physical systems, supply chains and logistics, transportation systems, manufacturing and service operations, military and security systems, telecommunications and networks; 3) data analytics and machine learning for decision making; 4) deterministic optimization methods.
The successful candidate will be expected to establish a strong extramurally-funded research program, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, contribute to mentoring students, will participate in outreach and provide service to the department, college, and university. The successful candidate is expected to bring experience, innovation, enthusiasm and leadership to the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Eligible candidates must hold an earned doctorate in Industrial Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline at the time of employment. Candidates selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time of employment and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment.
Auburn University holds an R1 Carnegie research institution designation and is one of the nation's premier land, sea, and space grant institutions. In the 2020 edition of the U.S. News and World Report ratings of undergraduate programs, it was ranked 42nd among public universities. Auburn is committed to maintaining teaching excellence. Its fall 2021 enrollment of 31,526 students includes 24,931 undergraduates, 1,085 professional, and 5,510 graduate students. The Princeton Review named Auburn students the happiest in the nation in 2019.
The ISE Department has a strong and progressive research program and a long tradition of excellence in both graduate and undergraduate education. The department is comprised of 20 faculty members (15 tenure track), 221 graduate students (78 of whom are in the doctoral program), and 395 undergraduate students (approximately 36% female and 13% underrepresented minorities). Our student population has grown over 230% in the last ten years and we have hired ten new faculty members in that period. Auburn University is located in Auburn, Alabama, approximately 1-½ hours southeast from Atlanta, Ga., 50 minutes from the capital, Montgomery, and 2 hours from Birmingham. The Auburn School system is a recognized leader in education (www.auburnschools.org/).
Review of applications will begin October 15, 2022, and continue until a candidate has been identified. Candidates attending 2022 INFORMS Annual Meeting should indicate it on the cover letter for possible short interviews there. Please, apply at https://www.auemployment.com/postings/30269.
Auburn University is an EEO/Vet/Disability Employer. Auburn University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other classification protected by applicable law.
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Alice Smith
Forehand/Accenture Distinguished Professor
Auburn University
Auburn AL
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