Assistant Professor in Industrial and Systems Engineering

California State University•San Jose, CA

8d•$106,000 - $126,000•Onsite

About The Position

San José State University’s Industrial and Systems Engineering Department is hiring a tenure-track Assistant Professor beginning in August 2027. The department seeks a candidate in machine learning and data analytics as applied to logistics and supply chain systems. The department serves approximately 150 undergraduate and 300 graduate students and offers practice-oriented programs in 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 departmental, college, and university service and shared governance. They will help strengthen and establish connections between the department and high-tech industries. Teaching and advising should demonstrate an awareness of and experience addressing the needs of a diverse student population through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement. Classes must be organized in the Canvas Learning Management System. The position requires an on-campus presence and work may only be performed in California. Employment is contingent on U.S. residence, eligibility to work in the United States, and satisfactory background and reference checks. The anticipated academic-year annual salary range is $106,000–$126,000, commensurate with qualifications, experience, and rank under the CSU Salary Schedule. Faculty benefits are described as competitive for the higher education sector.

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, gained through cross-cultural study, training, teaching, or comparable experience.
Awareness of and experience understanding the needs of a student population diverse in age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation.
Ability to establish an on-campus presence in California; U.S. residence and proof of eligibility to work in the United States are required.
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 ISE Department and surrounding high-tech industries and establish new connections with high-tech companies.
Participate in department and college committee assignments and activities connecting the department to the College of Engineering and the campus.
Participate in shared governance and other service assignments at the department, college, and university levels.
Organize all classes within the Canvas Learning Management System.
Demonstrate awareness of and experience addressing the needs of a diverse student population through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement.
Complete mandated reporter obligations and assigned CSU employee training; faculty duties may also include Campus Security Authority responsibilities and related training and reporting.