[Iefac.list] Full-time, Tenure-track Assistant Professor Position Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)

[Konrad, Renata]

The Operations & Industrial Engineering (OIE) program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) invites applications, expressions of interest, and nominations for a full-time tenure-track faculty opening at the rank of Assistant Professor. The position has been approved by the Provost and will commence August 15, 2016.

Qualifications: To be considered, applicants must have a Ph.D. and at least one degree (B.S., M.S., or Ph.D.) in Industrial Engineering or Operations Research. The ideal applicant will have a PhD in Industrial Engineering or Operations Research with a graduate business degree, or PhD in Operations Management with an MSIE/OR. We are most interested in candidates who can tie their research to areas including healthcare, analytics, supply chain management and logistics, as well as performance analysis. Teaching experience in data analytics, healthcare, and human factors are especially valued, though the search committee also welcomes applications from candidates with diverse interests in operations and industrial engineering. Evidence of successful scholarship and relevant teaching experience is also desirable.

Our Expectations: Our expectations are high and our support is exceptional. Research, especially leading to publication in high quality refereed journals, is expected, supported, and encouraged, and grant applications are also encouraged.

The School of Business: The Foisie School of Business, AACSB and ABET accredited and recently named after a generous benefactor, is building a strong national reputation in technology-related business disciplines and fields; for example, the MBA program and the Entrepreneurship program have both earned top-10 rankings. We offer four undergraduate majors (including IE), six master's degrees (including the innovator's MBA), a PhD program, and cover all the functional areas of business plus Industrial Engineering. The School offers faculty members an innovative, educational environment, outstanding students, a collegial environment, and outstanding support for research and teaching.

The University: WPI is a selective private university with an innovative curriculum centered on engineering, science, technology, and management. WPI enrolls 4,100 undergraduates and 1,900 graduate students and as is known for its project-enriched curriculum that engages students and faculty in real-world problem solving. The culture at WPI lends itself to a range of successful collaborations across the campus.
The Location: WPI is located in Worcester, MA, New England's second largest city; the campus is surrounded by cultural and recreational opportunities. Worcester is approximately one hour from Boston and the ocean, and 30 minutes from alpine skiing.  There are a large number of technology companies and colleges and universities (13) in the area, which is ideal for dual career families; additionally, WPI is responsive to the needs of dual career families.

For Consideration: Interested applicants please electronically submit materials at https://careers.wpi.edu/, Posting Number: F00133P, by November 1, 2015. We will interview prospective candidates at the 2015 INFORMS and DSI conferences. Application screening will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.


Renata Konrad, PhD

Assistant Professor, Operations and Industrial Engineering
School of Business, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

rkonrad at wpi.edu<mailto:rkonrad at wpi.edu>
508 831 5192

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