Assistant Professor, Industrial Engineering (Operations Research)

University of Nevada Reno•Reno, NV

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Materials Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Industrial Engineering, with a primary focus on Operations Research and Optimization. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2027. The successful candidate will help shape the research direction, curriculum, laboratories, and industry partnerships of a growing Industrial Engineering program that currently has three tenure-track faculty members. The successful candidate is expected to establish an externally funded, nationally recognized research program in operations research and publish in high-impact venues; teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses; advise and mentor students; collaborate within the School, College, and with industry and national laboratory partners; and contribute service at School, College, University, and professional levels. Teaching areas may include Operations Research, Optimization, Stochastic Processes, Simulation, Supply Chain and Logistics, Decision and Data Analytics, Engineering Economics, and Manufacturing Systems. The position is based in the School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Materials Engineering. The School is developing Industrial Engineering facilities for a Smart Factory/Flexible Manufacturing System learning environment, with industrial automation equipment, student work areas, vision systems, and manufacturing and logistics training platforms. The program prepares students to design and optimize complex systems involving people, materials, information, equipment, and energy. The position is full-time and has a nine-month academic appointment. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience; the posting directs applicants to the Academic Faculty (9-month) salary schedule. Applications should be received by December 15, 2026, for full consideration. The position remains open until filled, and review begins immediately.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Systems Engineering, or a closely related field.
Demonstrated potential to establish an externally funded research program.
Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Effective written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Expertise in one or more of the following: mathematical optimization; stochastic modeling and optimization under uncertainty; simulation and digital twins; integration of machine learning and AI with optimization, including prescriptive analytics; supply chain, logistics, and transportation systems; or scheduling, resource allocation, risk analysis, and system resilience.
Research applying these methods to manufacturing, energy, critical materials, or aerospace.
A record of scholarly publication appropriate to career stage.
Experience preparing research proposals to federal agencies, industry, or other sponsors.
Postdoctoral, industrial, or national laboratory experience.
Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration across engineering and related fields.
Exceptional candidates in other areas of operations research are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Establish an externally funded, nationally recognized research program in operations research and publish in high-impact venues.
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses and develop new courses that strengthen the curriculum.
Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
Collaborate across the School and College and with industry and national laboratory partners.
Contribute service at the School, College, University, and professional levels.
Teach in one or more areas including Operations Research, Optimization, Stochastic Processes, Simulation, Supply Chain and Logistics, Decision and Data Analytics, Engineering Economics, and Manufacturing Systems.

Benefits

University-matched retirement contributions; the posting states the University matches the employee's 19.25% contribution and that faculty retirement plan participants are 100% vested on their first day.
Health insurance options, including dental and vision.
Generous sick leave.
Long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Annual or semester memberships at the E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center, with spouse/domestic partner membership options.
Local business discounts for WolfCard holders.
Employee and eligible dependent support through Mountain EAP counseling and advising services.
Reduced-rate tuition benefit for faculty and qualified dependents.
Faculty dual-career assistance program for newly hired faculty spouses or partners.
No state income tax.