Professor & Chair - Industrial & Mgmt Systems Eng

University of South Florida•Tampa, FL

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About The Position

The University of South Florida’s College of Engineering seeks an accomplished scholar and dynamic leader to serve as Professor and Chair of the Department of Industrial and Management Systems Engineering (IMSE). The chair will provide strategic vision and day-to-day management for the department while advancing its role in the College’s strategic mission. The department has 17 full-time faculty members and offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in industrial engineering, engineering management, and data intelligence, with substantial engagement in distance learning. It enrolls 266 undergraduate students, 125 master’s students, and 27 full-time doctoral students. The department collaborates across USF colleges and with regional research institutes, healthcare organizations, government, and industry. The role offers leadership in a rapidly rising industrial engineering department at a major public research university. The successful candidate will guide a productive faculty, support and strengthen the department’s collaborative culture, address faculty and student needs, and foster excellence in research, teaching, and service. Applicants submit a cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae, contact information for at least four professional references, a leadership philosophy and strategic vision statement, and a statement of current and planned research. Applications are submitted electronically as one PDF. Review begins December 5, 2026 and continues until the position is filled. The position is subject to foreign influence screening and may require a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Requirements

Eligible for appointment as a tenured full professor in an Industrial Engineering department at a Carnegie R1 institution.
Doctoral degree in Industrial Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited research institution.
Demonstrated understanding of the industrial engineering discipline and community.
Proven leadership experience in higher education administration.
Commitment to high-quality pedagogy and student development.

Nice To Haves

Proven commitment to fostering a collegial and supportive departmental culture.
Ability to develop and sustain enduring relationships with industry, academic partners, alumni, donors, and sponsors.
Strong record of leadership in securing competitive and significant research funding from various sources.
Strong scholarly record, including publications in top-tier journals and conferences in industrial engineering research areas aligned with departmental strengths such as optimization, data science, and AI.
Longstanding engagement in mentoring faculty, students, and staff to promote professional development and long-term success.
Proven leadership in recruiting, program development, team building, and staff supervision.
Effective budget management practices in consultation with faculty and staff.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and effective management of departmental operations.
Promote a strong research culture aligned with the College’s reputation for scholarly impact.
Advance excellence in teaching across all programs.
Recruit, mentor, and retain talented faculty and staff.
Manage departmental resources and budgets effectively.
Strengthen relationships with industry partners, alumni, and donors.
Collaborate with other department chairs and college leadership.