[Iefac.list] Director of Operations Research University-wide program, position

Sat Oct 21 06:54:20 EDT 2017

Operations Research Communities:

NC State is seeking a visionary, innovative, and progressive leader to 
serve as the Director of the Operations Research Graduate Program, which 
is a joint program across multiple departments and colleges. See the 
full information below.  Please share this with others you know.

**Several faculty from the NC State OR program will be attending INFORMS 
in Houston this week.  Please get in touch with us if you would like to 
discuss the position, the university, or other related topics. To chat 
in Houston, contact Julie Swann (jlswann at ncsu.edu or text 404-277-3705) 
or Julie Ivy (jsivy at ncsu.edu) **

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     About the Opportunity

     North Carolina State University (NC State) is seeking a visionary, 
innovative and progressive leader to serve as the Director of the 
Operations Research Graduate Program (OR). The interdisciplinary NC 
State OR Graduate Program (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.or.ncsu.edu_&d=DwIDaQ&c=Ngd-ta5yRYsqeUsEDgxhcqsYYY1Xs5ogLxWPA_2Wlc4&r=Ue5eprQ_fMYcavWXDDYHbKQI0IFAmpjoy6QR5xcYCC4Qd5ukwoooDHsBFMkK-u0r&m=ef51lKt7MLSRdbgBCRB-ilHU1QGHUsnQ6VM0uWWak4U&s=lw853Jvyf_G5blS8Pz9bix_Ru-3nkLwWsCdlOBY8x6k&e= ) is a vibrant and 
nationally recognized graduate program established in 1970. It is a 
joint graduate program shared by the College of Engineering and the 
College of Sciences at NC State University. The faculty who teach OR 
courses, supervise OR students, and administer the program have their 
academic appointments in over 20 departments, not only in the colleges 
of engineering and sciences but also in the colleges of management, 
forestry, and textiles. The program offers three graduate degrees: the 
Master of Operations Research (MOR) degree, the Master of Science (MSc) 
degree in Operations Research, and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) 
degree in Operations Research.

     The Director will formulate and guide the strategic and tactical 
vision and direction of the program and is responsible for leading all 
aspects of the OR program. The successful candidate should be 
internationally recognized as a leader in the field of operations 
research; exhibit in-depth knowledge of emerging research areas and 
teaching needs; have a strong track record of developing and 
implementing innovative research and education programs and attracting 
external funding; and have experience building internal (across 
departments and colleges) and external partnerships. The successful 
candidate should demonstrate the ability to administer a diverse program 
and must have excellent leadership, mentoring, and communication skills 
and promote a positive work environment.

     The director position reports to the Deans of the Colleges of 
Engineering and Sciences. The position's focus includes advancement of 
an innovative research and academic vision for the OR program, 
management of OR-related teaching activities by the numerous 
OR-affiliated faculty, and coordination of students in the OR graduate 
program. The ideal candidate is expected to qualify for appointment at 
the level of a tenured Professor (in one or more departments) and, in 
addition to serving as Director, to remain active in research and teaching.

     About the Operations Research Program

     Operations Research (OR) is a joint graduate program shared by the 
College of Engineering and the College of Sciences at North Carolina 
State University. The faculty who teach OR courses, supervise OR 
students, and administer the program have their academic appointments in 
a number of departments, not only in engineering and sciences but also 
in the colleges of management, forestry, and textiles. OR courses are 
cross-listed with other departments, and OR students have TA and RA 
positions in many departments, including departments of computer 
science, electrical and computer engineering, industrial and systems 
engineering, mathematics and statistics.  The program offers three 
advanced degrees: the Master of Operations Research (MOR) degree, the 
Master of Science (MSc) degree, and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree.

     Search Specifics

     The Nominating Committee invites applications to be submitted 
online at https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__jobs.ncsu.edu&d=DwIDaQ&c=Ngd-ta5yRYsqeUsEDgxhcqsYYY1Xs5ogLxWPA_2Wlc4&r=Ue5eprQ_fMYcavWXDDYHbKQI0IFAmpjoy6QR5xcYCC4Qd5ukwoooDHsBFMkK-u0r&m=ef51lKt7MLSRdbgBCRB-ilHU1QGHUsnQ6VM0uWWak4U&s=QEul2ZXZXSUQ2KB7sm0XJ1oIAs9jKoNIrKkrZ4KucqE&e=  (posting 92391). Applications should 
include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three 
professional references. Confidential review of materials will begin 
December 1, 2017, and will continue until the appointment is made. For 
additional information please visit: 
https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__ess.hr.ncsu.edu_current-2Dsearches_&d=DwIDaQ&c=Ngd-ta5yRYsqeUsEDgxhcqsYYY1Xs5ogLxWPA_2Wlc4&r=Ue5eprQ_fMYcavWXDDYHbKQI0IFAmpjoy6QR5xcYCC4Qd5ukwoooDHsBFMkK-u0r&m=ef51lKt7MLSRdbgBCRB-ilHU1QGHUsnQ6VM0uWWak4U&s=H8qW4zlLGU3w_mimPaBTM0OZG771d10bghba0rDBaeE&e= . Any inquiries or nominations 
can be provided to Justin Lang, Director, Executive Search Services at 
jdlang2 at ncsu.edu or (919) 513-1963.

     About Raleigh and North Carolina
     North Carolina is one of the fastest-growing states in America. A 
leading state in diversity and a top spot for young professionals and 
families, Raleigh is nationally recognized as a city on the rise. With 
Durham and Chapel Hill, Raleigh anchors the Research Triangle, a 
national hotspot for high-tech enterprise. The top companies in the 
region including IBM, Cisco Systems, SAS Institute, Biogen Idec and 
GlaxoSmithKline are among the country's best employers. NC State also 
has strong agricultural partnerships with Bayer, BASF, and Syngenta. 
They also lead the way in hiring new NC State graduates. Celebrating its 
130th year in 2017, NC State continues to make its founding purpose a 
reality. Every day our career-ready graduates and world-leading faculty 
make the fruits of learning and discovery available to people across the 
state, throughout the nation, and around the world.

-- 

Julie L. Swann, PhD

A. Doug Allison Distinguished Professor & Department Head, Fitts 
Industrial and Systems Engineering <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.ise.ncsu.edu_&d=DwIDaQ&c=Ngd-ta5yRYsqeUsEDgxhcqsYYY1Xs5ogLxWPA_2Wlc4&r=Ue5eprQ_fMYcavWXDDYHbKQI0IFAmpjoy6QR5xcYCC4Qd5ukwoooDHsBFMkK-u0r&m=ef51lKt7MLSRdbgBCRB-ilHU1QGHUsnQ6VM0uWWak4U&s=2rALx-fdvHpu-MWjQFdMSH77tKRJxK1MuQy6RFuuxww&e= >

Adjunct Professor, Biomedical Engineering <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.bme.unc.edu_&d=DwIDaQ&c=Ngd-ta5yRYsqeUsEDgxhcqsYYY1Xs5ogLxWPA_2Wlc4&r=Ue5eprQ_fMYcavWXDDYHbKQI0IFAmpjoy6QR5xcYCC4Qd5ukwoooDHsBFMkK-u0r&m=ef51lKt7MLSRdbgBCRB-ilHU1QGHUsnQ6VM0uWWak4U&s=fzMisSH19Prjc_POoQd2Gc50wTeiccSbtqZc8VwsQ3M&e= > (UNC 
Chapel Hill and NC State)

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, NC 27695-7906

jlswann at ncsu.edu <mailto:jlswann at ncsu.edu>

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