Assistant/Associate Professor, Industrial and Systems Engineering (Systems Engineering Focus)
About The Position
The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) at the University of Washington (UW) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position. We are primarily seeking candidates at the Assistant Professor level. However, for an exceptional candidate with demonstrated leadership in Systems Engineering, we would also consider an appointment at the Associate Professor level. The successful candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate, graduate, and professional courses in Systems Engineering and to establish internationally recognized, externally funded research programs that address critical societal and industrial challenges. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, Model-Based Systems Engineering, Digital Twins, Cyber-Physical Systems, Autonomous Systems, Physical AI, AI-Enabled Systems Engineering, Human–Systems Integration, Human–Autonomy Teaming, and System-of-Systems Engineering. Candidates will also be expected to contribute to departmental, university, and professional service through the development and growth of Systems Engineering programs and initiatives, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations, and building strong partnerships with industry, government agencies, and academic institutions.
Requirements
- Ph.D. or foreign equivalent in Systems Engineering, Systems Science, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline by the position start date.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated leadership in Systems Engineering (for Associate Professor level consideration).
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate, graduate, and professional courses in Systems Engineering.
- Establish internationally recognized, externally funded research programs that address critical societal and industrial challenges.
- Contribute to departmental, university, and professional service.
- Develop and grow Systems Engineering programs and initiatives.
- Foster interdisciplinary collaborations.
- Build strong partnerships with industry, government agencies, and academic institutions.
Benefits
- One-time relocation incentive.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
