[Iefac.list] Department Chair search at the Department of Industrial Engineering at the University of Louisville

[Bai,Lihui]

DEPARTMENT CHAIR SEARCH
Department of Industrial Engineering at the University of Louisville

Position Description
The Department of Industrial Engineering in the J. B. Speed School of Engineering at the University of Louisville (UofL) seeks candidates for the position of Department Chair. The Chair will lead the department and set an innovative vision for its growth in alignment with the Speed School strategic plan (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__louisville.edu_speed_assets_pdfs_2020-2Dstrategic-2Dplan_view&d=DwIFAg&c=Ngd-ta5yRYsqeUsEDgxhcqsYYY1Xs5ogLxWPA_2Wlc4&r=Ue5eprQ_fMYcavWXDDYHbKQI0IFAmpjoy6QR5xcYCC4Qd5ukwoooDHsBFMkK-u0r&m=PuYXg1mho5fxu4yI_jPj-O4QOCzEztl1j00hssbRtO4&s=1NtYds5b1CqpEOGM1os0vOL54WYndT-4TR7Ti3DsI-U&e= ).
Applicants must have a doctoral degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, or a closely related field and must have an exemplary record of achievement in research, teaching, and service at a level sufficient for appointment as a tenured full professor. Previous leadership experience in an academic setting and budget oversight experience are desired but not required. Applicants should demonstrate experience mentoring students and junior faculty, must have a demonstrated record of excellence in research, and a commitment to excellence in teaching at both an undergraduate and graduate level. This position requires strong communication skills, unassailable personal and academic integrity, a focus on openness and transparency, and the ability to manage a diverse faculty. The Chair will work closely with leadership within the University and the department's constituents (faculty, staff, students, alumni, advisory board, and industry).

Department Information
The Department of Industrial Engineering (IE) has been a degree granting department since the late 1970s, growing out of an Engineering Management degree program that was established within the Department of Mechanical Engineering.  IE currently has ten tenured or tenure-track faculty and three term faculty with wide-ranging research interests in operations research, applied optimization, human factors and ergonomics, simulation, reliability engineering, quality control, additive and advanced manufacturing, warehouse design, supply chain and logistics, energy systems modeling, and healthcare engineering. Faculty research (with research expenditures ranging between over half and close to one million per year in the past few years) has been supported by a variety of federal grants and industrial contracts (e.g., NSF, DoD, ONR, NIST, NASA, FHWA, Toyota, GE Appliances/Haier). The department has extensive interdisciplinary collaborations across several units at UofL, including Arts and Sciences, Social Work, Medicine, and Public Health, as well as with the other seven departments within the Speed School of Engineering.
The department offers ABET-accredited BS and MENG Degree, an MS Degree, and a PhD Degree, all in Industrial Engineering, as well as an MENG degree in Engineering Management Online (MEEMO), and an MENG degree in Engineering Management in Panama (MEngEMP). The enrollment for the fall of 2018 includes 150 undergraduates, 163 master's students (11 MENG, 4 MS, 121 MEEMO, 27 MEngEMP), and 19 PhD students. The University of Louisville offers excellent benefits including domestic partner benefits. To find out more, please see: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__louisville.edu_provost_faculty-2Dpersonnel_faculty-2Daffairs-2Dpolicies&d=DwIFAg&c=Ngd-ta5yRYsqeUsEDgxhcqsYYY1Xs5ogLxWPA_2Wlc4&r=Ue5eprQ_fMYcavWXDDYHbKQI0IFAmpjoy6QR5xcYCC4Qd5ukwoooDHsBFMkK-u0r&m=PuYXg1mho5fxu4yI_jPj-O4QOCzEztl1j00hssbRtO4&s=7C3_UK27d5h7JLsaf6J3dWcfVlVMrEqtALXCHL52ra8&e= .

About Louisville
Louisville is a progressive community of nearly 1 million people with a robust economy, a vibrant arts scene, a nationally ranked public-school system, and a rich history infused with southern hospitality. Situated on the banks of the Ohio River, America's 17th largest city boasts a cost of living that is substantially lower than the national average, with a broad range of affordable housing options from high-rise apartments and historic Victorian homes to suburban communities and rural farms.  Fittingly, it has earned a number of accolades (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.uoflnews.com_post_uofltoday_city-2Dof-2Dlouisville-2Dearns-2Da-2Dnumber-2Dof-2Daccolades-2Dto-2Dkick-2Doff-2D2019_&d=DwIFAg&c=Ngd-ta5yRYsqeUsEDgxhcqsYYY1Xs5ogLxWPA_2Wlc4&r=Ue5eprQ_fMYcavWXDDYHbKQI0IFAmpjoy6QR5xcYCC4Qd5ukwoooDHsBFMkK-u0r&m=PuYXg1mho5fxu4yI_jPj-O4QOCzEztl1j00hssbRtO4&s=Of0tCT-uKQktOMm71w_2nCzIc8pBESEA4iKQoTPsrQQ&e= ). Louisville is also home of the famous Kentucky Derby.

Application Instructions
Review of applications will commence on July 1, 2019, and will continue until the position is filled.
Applicants must apply online at https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.louisville.edu_jobs&d=DwIFAg&c=Ngd-ta5yRYsqeUsEDgxhcqsYYY1Xs5ogLxWPA_2Wlc4&r=Ue5eprQ_fMYcavWXDDYHbKQI0IFAmpjoy6QR5xcYCC4Qd5ukwoooDHsBFMkK-u0r&m=PuYXg1mho5fxu4yI_jPj-O4QOCzEztl1j00hssbRtO4&s=7bxaO686ZxhZbDveI1MVMtYxBzKXhmPhS5bL689nVr0&e= , reference job ID 37538, and submit the following: (1) cover letter clearly stating the position name and job ID number; (2) a summary of research interests, accomplishments, and teaching interests; (3) a vision statement; (4) curriculum vitae; and, (5) a list of four references (including postal addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses).
Please direct questions or inquiries regarding the position to:
Kevin Murphy, Ph.D.
Chair, IE Department Chair Search Committee
Sackett Hall, Rm 200
University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40292
Email: k.murphy at louisville.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. The University of Louisville strives to foster and sustain an environment of inclusiveness that empowers us all to achieve our highest potential without fear of prejudice or bias. To find out more see: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__louisville.edu_diversity_&d=DwIFAg&c=Ngd-ta5yRYsqeUsEDgxhcqsYYY1Xs5ogLxWPA_2Wlc4&r=Ue5eprQ_fMYcavWXDDYHbKQI0IFAmpjoy6QR5xcYCC4Qd5ukwoooDHsBFMkK-u0r&m=PuYXg1mho5fxu4yI_jPj-O4QOCzEztl1j00hssbRtO4&s=HlgdhPMijFGdKeKfTBcqwVZustMw0aPK2-iKesJbjgc&e= . If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at employment at louisville.edu or 502-852-6258.

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Lihui Bai, Ph.D., Associate Professor
IE Director of Graduate Studies (IEDGS)
Industrial Engineering, University of Louisville
132 Eastern Parkway, Louisville, KY 40292
Lihui.Bai at louisville.edu<mailto:Lihui.Bai at louisville.edu> (p. 502-852-1416; f. 502-852-5633)
IEDGS hours: Wednesdays 2:30-3:30pm
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