Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering - Assistant or Associate Professor

Iowa State University

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering, in the College of Engineering at Iowa State University (ISU), invites applications for a tenured/tenure track hire at the rank of assistant professor OR associate professor to start in Fall 2027 in the area of automation and robotics with foundational expertise in either advanced manufacturing or human factors and ergonomics. Successful candidates will be expected to establish, sustain and grow a world-class externally funded research program that complements or aligns with the department's areas through independent and collaborative efforts. Successful candidates will also be expected to establish a record of scholarship at the highest levels, contribute to the teaching missions at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and engage in institutional service and service to the profession. Candidates should have strong communication skills and exhibit the potential for long-term leadership in supporting the mission of the department, college, and university. The Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering is committed to sustaining a collegial, positive, and productive environment for each individual and the collective benefit of all. All faculty members are expected to exhibit and convey good citizenship withing department, college, and university activities, interact collegially and maintain the highest standards of integrity and ethical behavior.

Requirements

Ph.D. or equivalent degree in industrial engineering or a closely aligned field
Associate Professor candidates must also meet the university standards for appointment to the rank, including significant experience/accomplishments in the candidate's area of expertise

Nice To Haves

Evidence of ability to establish an independent research program in either advanced manufacturing or human factors
Evidence of ability or potential for teaching excellence in either advanced manufacturing or human factors
Evidence of collaboration in research and education

Responsibilities

Establish, sustain and grow a world-class externally funded research program that complements or aligns with the department's areas through independent and collaborative efforts.
Establish a record of scholarship at the highest levels.
Contribute to the teaching missions at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Engage in institutional service and service to the profession.
Exhibit and convey good citizenship within department, college, and university activities.
Interact collegially and maintain the highest standards of integrity and ethical behavior.