Assistant Professor - Industrial Engineering - AY 27/28

Cal Poly•San Luis Obispo, CA

13d•$106,000 - $117,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering (IME) Department in the College of Engineering at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California (Cal Poly) is inviting applications for a full-time, academic year, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank beginning approximately August 12, 2027. Cal Poly emphasizes a "Learn by Doing" philosophy and the teacher-scholar model, preparing graduates to make an impact from day one. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and master's level courses, support and expand curricular development in industrial engineering, and engage in high-quality scholarly work. The department is seeking candidates specializing in data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) with expected application areas including healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, and energy. The College of Engineering is committed to building a collaborative, multi-disciplinary faculty focused on inclusive excellence in student learning and applied research, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds. The IME Department offers both Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering programs, emphasizing laboratory-intensive, hands-on curricula. The department currently comprises 13 tenured and tenure-track faculty, 5 full-time lecturers, and approximately 10 part-time lecturers dedicated to teaching, research, and student mentorship.

Requirements

An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in industrial engineering, operations research, or a closely related field from an accredited institution or international equivalent is required for appointment. Candidates nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) will be considered but must provide proof that the doctorate was awarded prior to or by the start of the appointment.
Demonstrate excellence in teaching.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively with students, staff, and faculty from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Demonstrated ability to develop an externally funded, applied research program that involves undergraduate and graduate students, and partnerships with key stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience and commitment to hands-on, student-centered learning and teaching.
Demonstrated ability to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settings.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong interests in undergraduate and graduate teaching.
Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required.

Nice To Haves

Qualified candidates with industry experience are encouraged to apply.
Demonstrated excellence in university level teaching and research (commensurate with time since degree).
Experience with laboratory-based instruction.
Industry experience.
Experience working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and master's level courses in industrial engineering.
Support and expand curricular development in industrial engineering.
Engage in scholarly work of very high quality as evidenced by external peer review.
Perform service activities at all levels of the University.
Develop an externally funded, applied research program that involves undergraduate and graduate students, and partnerships with key stakeholders.
Demonstrate commitment to hands-on, student-centered learning and teaching.
Collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settings.
Potentially teach in two consecutive semesters (Fall/Spring, Spring/Summer, or Summer/Fall) out of three offered annually under a possible future year-round operations model.