[Iefac.list] Texas Tech IE Department Chair Search

[Kobza, John]

Whitacre College of Engineering
Industrial Engineering Department

Department Chair and Professor


Nominations and applications are invited for the position of Chair and Professor of the Department of Industrial Engineering.  The Industrial Engineering Department at Texas Tech University has a distinguished history of conducting outstanding scholarship and offering excellent, personalized educational opportunities. Successful candidates must possess strong leadership, communication and managerial skills, as well as an outstanding record of quality research and a deep commitment to undergraduate and graduate industrial engineering education and provide appropriate service to the department, university and profession.   Candidates must have a terminal degree in industrial engineering or closely related field.  Preference will be given to a candidate with a Ph.D. in industrial engineering.  Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.
Texas Tech University is a comprehensive institution with an enrollment of more than 30,000 students that includes law and medical schools.  The College of Engineering consists of the Departments of Chemical, Civil, Computer Science, Construction Engineering & Engineering Technology, Electrical & Computer, Industrial, Mechanical, and Petroleum Engineering.  Enrollment in the college is approximately 3,900 undergraduates and 750 graduate students.  The Department of Industrial Engineering has approximately 110 undergraduates and 110 graduate students, more than half of whom are doctoral students.  The Department of Industrial Engineering has 16 faculty positions with major academic and research thrusts in ergonomics, manufacturing systems, quality/reliability, operations research, engineering management, cyber security, data engineering and software engineering. The department offers an ABET-accredited undergraduate program in industrial engineering, as well as graduate studies leading to MS and PhD degrees in Industrial Engineering and MS and PhD degrees in Systems and Engineering Management.  The Systems and Engineering Management degrees are offered both on campus as well as via distance learning.
Lubbock, a city of over 225,000, is a major economic and medical center on the Texas South Plains.  Its 3,250 foot elevation results in a mild and sunny climate.  Numerous opportunities are present for both cultural and outdoor activities, such as theatre, visual arts, biking and hiking. In addition, Lubbock has its own airport (Preston Smith International) which provides frequent connections on major airlines, such as American Airlines, Southwest, and Continental/United.
Application review will begin upon receipt and continue until the position is filled.  The desired starting date is summer or fall of 2013, but can be negotiated.  Application materials should be submitted by email to the search firm, Greenwood/Asher and Associates, and include a letter addressing how the candidate's experiences match the position requirements, a curriculum vitae and contact information for at least four references.  Individuals wishing to place names in nomination should submit via email a letter of nomination to include the name, position, address, and telephone number of the nominee.

Confidential inquiries, nominations, and application materials should be directed to:
Dr. Jan Greenwood or Dr. Betty Turner Asher
Greenwood/Asher & Associates, Inc.
42 Business Center Drive, Suite 206
Miramar Beach, FL  32550
Phone:  850 650 2277 * Fax:  850 650 2272
E-mail:  jangreenwood at greenwoodsearch.com<mailto:jangreenwood at greenwoodsearch.com>
       bettyasher at greenwoodsearch.com<mailto:bettyasher at greenwoodsearch.com>

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Additional information about the department is available at http://www.ie.ttu.edu
Texas Tech University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  We strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans, and we consider the needs of dual-career couples.

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