Assistant/Associate Professor of Industrial Engineering

Edwardson School of Industrial Engineering, Purdue University – West Lafayette, IN

Position Type: Tenure-track / Tenured Faculty

Job Summary:
The Edwardson School of Industrial Engineering invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor position. Exceptional candidates with expertise in all areas of Industrial Engineering are encouraged to apply. Key research areas of interest include:

• Logistics and Supply Networks

• Systems Engineering (Human-AI teaming, Healthcare, Cyber-Physical Systems)

• Manufacturing Systems, Automation

• Digital Twins (Stochastic Modeling and Simulation)

• Optimization

Responsibilities:

• Conduct original research and secure external funding

• Advise graduate students and mentor junior researchers

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses

• Contribute to service at the School, College, and University levels

• Collaborate with faculty to address societal grand challenges in Industrial Engineering

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Systems Engineering, Operations Management, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related discipline

• Early-career applicants: evidence of initiating independent research

• Mid-career applicants: sustained record of independent research, contributions to education and mentoring

School Highlights:

• Ranked #1 in online MS programs, #2 undergraduate programs, #3 graduate programs (USNWR)

• Purdue Engineering is one of the largest and top-ranked engineering colleges in the nation

• Strong record in innovation and patents, with 71% of Purdue patents from Engineering

• Focus on advancing information engineering, systems science, cognition, decision-making, and manufacturing

Application Materials:
Applicants should submit via the application site:

1. Cover letter

2. Curriculum vitae

3. Teaching plan (≤ 2 pages)

4. Research plan (≤ 3 pages)

5. Names and contact information for at least four references

Application Review: until the position is filled.

Contact:
Office of Academic Affairs, College of Engineering – coeacademicaffairs@purdue.edu

Additional Information:

• Background check required

• Dual career and relocation assistance available via Purdue’s Concierge Program

• Purdue University is an equal opportunity / equal access employer

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