Assistant Professor - Strategic Engineering Management of Industrial Systems - AY 25/26

Assistant Professor - Strategic Engineering Management of Industrial Systems - AY 25 / 26

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Work type : Instructional Faculty Tenured / Tenure-Track

Location : San Luis Obispo

Categories : Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured / Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Engineering

The Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Department in the College of Engineering at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California (Cal Poly) is excited to invite applications for a full-time, academic year, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank beginning Fall 2025.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and master's level courses, support and expand curricular development in industrial engineering, pursue research in one's area of expertise, and provide service to the department, the university, and the community.

• We are particularly seeking candidates with teaching and research interests in strategic engineering management of systems for energy, health, technology, services, or other industrial applications, including but not limited to areas such as : modeling, simulation, and analysis of sustainable and resilient systems;
• technology integration and management for Industry 4.0 / 5.0; engineering economics and change management; product development;

industrial informatics for strategic data-driven decision-making; and integration of social and technical systems.

Salary will be commensurate with education and experience of the individual selected. Qualified candidates with industry experience are encouraged to apply.

Anticipated hiring range : $106,000 - $118,000 per year.

At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees, and our community.

Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

As a premier comprehensive polytechnic university, Cal Poly is ranked as the best public master's university in the western U.

S., while its Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering program is also ranked as one of the best public master's level programs in the United States.

The program has a strong focus on undergraduate and master's level education through a laboratory intensive, hands-on curriculum.

The 30+ tenured, tenure-track, and lecturer / adjunct faculty in the department are dedicated engineers with a passion for teaching, innovative applied research, interacting with students, and advising student club activities.

Cal Poly is committed to the teacher-scholar model. As teachers, faculty are expected to exhibit strong pedagogic skills and to remain proficient and current in their disciplines.

As scholars, faculty should be engaged in scholarly work that is of very high quality as evidenced by external peer review.

As colleagues, faculty are encouraged to perform service activities at all levels of the University.

The Cal Poly College of Engineering strongly values diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), as part of our focus on equitable student success.

Successful applicants will show evidence or demonstrate the potential to implement inclusive and equity-minded teaching strategies as well as increase curricular coverage of the intersection of engineering and computing with societal challenges, particularly around DEI issues.

An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in industrial engineering, systems engineering, computer / data science, or a closely related field from an accredited institution or international equivalent is required for appointment.

Candidates nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) will be considered but must provide proof that the doctorate was awarded prior to or by the start of the appointment.

Candidates must have a strong commitment to inclusive teaching excellence and laboratory-based instruction as well as broad-based knowledge of industrial or manufacturing engineering.

Demonstrated ability in written and oral use of the English language is required.

The successful candidate must have the ability to work effectively with students, staff and faculty from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

The ideal candidate will show evidence of attention to and / or the potential to contribute on issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion across their teaching, scholarship, and service.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to those who can show evidence of working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.

Candidates with relevant industry experience and / or professional certifications are encouraged to apply. Past experience and a commitment to working in a multidisciplinary and collaborative setting that will enhance diversity and inclusion is preferred.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment.

For health and well-being, Cal Poly is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, applicants are encouraged to provide the following supplemental documents : (1) a cover letter providing some details of the applicant's qualifications and interest in the position;

2) a current CV; (3) a statement of teaching philosophy; (4) a statement of goals and plans for research; (5) a copy of unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be required prior to appointment) (6) a diversity statement that demonstrates the candidate's experience or potential with respect to supporting the college of engineering’s goals related to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Please be prepared to provide three professional references with names and email addresses when completing the online faculty application.

For full consideration, candidates are encouraged to apply by the Review Begin Date, December 7, 2024. Applications received after this date may be considered.

For questions, please contact Daniel Waldorf, IME Department Chair via [email protected].

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