Assistant Professor in Industrial and Systems Engineering

CSU Careers•San José, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

San José State University’s Industrial and Systems Engineering Department is hiring a tenure-track Assistant Professor beginning August 2027. The department seeks a candidate in machine learning and data analytics as applied to logistics and supply chain systems. The department offers undergraduate and graduate programs, hands-on, practice-oriented curricula, industry-sponsored laboratories, and opportunities for industry internships. Its programs cover areas including supply chain, operations research and data analytics, engineering management, human factors, and quality engineering. The successful candidate will teach and advise undergraduate and graduate students, develop a research program, and contribute to department, college, and university service. The position also includes strengthening and developing connections with high-tech companies and supporting inclusive learning for a diverse student population. Faculty are required to organize all classes within the Canvas Learning Management System. The work must be performed in California and requires an on-campus presence; employment is contingent on US residence, proof of eligibility to work in the United States, and satisfactory background and reference checks.

Requirements

PhD in Industrial and Systems Engineering or a related field.
Record of scholarly activity.
Demonstrated ability or potential to teach undergraduate and graduate students effectively.
Awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population, potentially gained through cross-cultural study, training, teaching, or comparable experience.
Awareness and experience in understanding the needs of students diverse in age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation.
Must reside in the United States and be eligible to work in the United States.
Must establish an on-campus presence and perform the work in California.
Satisfactory completion of background and reference checks.

Responsibilities

Teach in the undergraduate and graduate programs.
Advise students in the department’s graduate programs in Industrial and Systems Engineering, Operational Analytics, or Engineering Management.
Develop a research program related to the candidate’s field of interest.
Strengthen existing ties between the department and surrounding high-tech industries and establish new connections with high-tech companies.
Participate in department and college committee assignments and other activities connecting the department with the College of Engineering and the broader campus.
Participate in shared governance and service assignments, including department, college, and university committees.
Organize all classes within the Canvas Learning Management System.
Demonstrate understanding of the needs of a diverse student population through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement.