[Iefac.list] Faculty position in Logistics at the University of Louisville

[Parikh,Pratik J]

Faculty Position in Logistics

Position Description
The Department of Industrial Engineering in the J. B. Speed School of Engineering at the University of Louisville (UofL) seeks candidates for a faculty position in logistics at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor. The candidate will have strong research record in the broad area of logistics that includes manufacturing, distribution, healthcare, humanitarian, and energy. We are specifically interested in candidates who have strong expertise in Data Analytics, Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence, and Stochastic Optimization. The occupant of this position is expected to conduct a robust and sustainable funded research program in one or more of the areas listed above while contributing to departmental teaching and service goals. Collaboration with government and industry, along with the wide array of centers and institutes, including the Logistics and Distribution Institute (uofllogistics.org), is expected. For more information on the many institutes and centers at the Speed School of Engineering, see: https://engineering.louisville.edu/research/centersinstitutes/.

Applicants must have a doctoral degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, or a closely related field. This position also requires strong communication skills, unassailable personal and academic integrity, and a focus on openness and transparency. Outstanding candidates will be considered for an endowed chair appointment.

Department Information
The Department of Industrial Engineering (IE) has been a degree granting department since the late 1970s. IE currently has eight tenured or tenure-track faculty and three term faculty with the following research thrusts: operations research and decision analytics, human factors and ergonomics, and advanced manufacturing. Faculty research has been supported by a variety of federal grants and industry contracts (e.g., NSF, DoD, ONR, NIST, NASA, FHWA, Toyota, GE Appliances/Haier). For more on IE research, visit: https://engineering.louisville.edu/academics/departments/industrial/departmental-research-ie/.

Further, 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 degrees, along with MS and PhD degrees in Industrial Engineering, an MEng degree in Engineering Management Online (MEEMO), and an MEng degree in Engineering Management in Panama (MEngEMP). New pathways such as Accelerated BSIE-MSIE and BSIE-MEngEM have recently been launched. The enrollment in the department as of Fall 2020 was 129 undergraduates, 151 master's, and 23 PhD students. The University of Louisville offers excellent benefits including domestic partner benefits. To find out more, please see: https://louisville.edu/provost/faculty-personnel/faculty-affairs-policies.
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, Kentucky's largest city (America's 29th 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.  The region offers a good balance between the diverse metropolitan life, along with the safety and convenience of smaller-size city.  Fittingly, it has earned a number of accolades (https://www.uoflnews.com/pos t/uofltoday/city-of-louisville-earns-a-number-of-accolades-to-kick-off-2019/<https://www.uoflnews.com/post/uofltoday/city-of-louisville-earns-a-number-of-accolades-to-kick-off-2019/>). Louisville is also home of the famous Kentucky Derby.

Application Instructions
Applicants must apply online at http://www.louisville.edu/jobs (Position ID: 40453) and submit the following as a single document: (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 clearly stating their plans on developing a thriving funded research program in logistics; (4) curriculum vitae; and, (5) a list of four references (including postal addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses). Applications submitted prior to March 1, 2021 will be given first consideration. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Please direct questions or inquiries regarding the position to:

Dr. John S. Usher, Professor

Chair, Search Committee

JB Speed Building Room 306

University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40292

Email: usher at louisville.edu<mailto:usher 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. 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<mailto:employment at louisville.edu> or 502-852-6258.
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Pratik J. Parikh, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair, Department of Industrial Engineering
J.B. Speed School of Engineering, University of Louisville
https://engineering.louisville.edu/faculty/pratik-j-parikh<https://engineering.louisville.edu/faculty/pratik-j-parikh/>

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