Position Title

Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering - Assistant or Associate Professor

Appointment Type

Faculty

Job Description

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

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 robust 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.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of ability to

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