[IISE Faculty List] Faculty Opening at the University of Minnesota

[Zhaosong Lu]

The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of
Minnesota-Twin Cities invites applications to fill a full-time tenure-track
Assistant Professor position beginning Fall 2024. Exceptional applicants
with strong records of research, teaching, scientific leadership, and
creativity may be considered for higher rank and tenure.

We seek candidates whose research is problem-driven and grounded in a broad
set of methodological foundations. Individuals whose interests and
backgrounds are at the intersection of Operations Research, Industrial
Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and/or Data
Analytics with other fields in Engineering, Computer Science, or Statistics
are encouraged to apply. Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in
applications including, but not limited to, healthcare delivery and medical
decision making, transportation and mobility, supply chains and service
operations, or energy systems and the environment. We particularly welcome
applications from candidates from diverse cultures and communities. The
Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering is committed to the goal
of achieving a diverse faculty as a way to maximize the impact of its
teaching and research mission.

Applicants should hold or expect to complete by Fall 2024 a Ph.D. in
Engineering, Operations Research, Operations Management, or a related
discipline, and have demonstrated the potential to conduct a successful
research program as evidenced by their publication record and supporting
reference letters. The candidate’s expertise and documented research
activities must demonstrate a strong potential to enhance both the
department’s research and teaching missions. The successful candidate is
expected to build a strong, externally funded, highly visible research
program and to become a recognized leader in their respective field.
Information on current research activities of department faculty can be
found at http://isye.umn.edu/faculty/. The ability to effectively teach a
wide variety of classes related to industrial engineering at both the
graduate and undergraduate levels to a diverse group of students is
required.

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vita,
and statements on research, teaching and contributions to diversity,
equity, and inclusion. They should also provide the names and contact
information for three references. Applications must be submitted online at
http://apply.interfolio.com/114713 (job posting ID 351942), preferably
by November
18, 2023. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until
the position is filled. Candidates may contact the chair of the search
committee at isyesrch at umn.edu.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT AND THE UNIVERSITY: The Department of Industrial and
Systems Engineering is within the College of Science and Engineering, a
highly interdisciplinary college of engineering, physical sciences, and
mathematics. The University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is among the largest
public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate,
graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study
and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant and
diverse metropolitan communities, the University of Minnesota benefits from
extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international
corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service
organizations. The University recognizes and values the importance of
diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its
employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is
committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and
backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and
opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to
race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status,
disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation,
gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the
U: http://diversity.umn.edu.

Zhaosong Lu
Professor
Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
University of Minnesota
Email: zhaosong at u <zhaosong at sfu.ca>mn.edu
Phone: (612) 626-9431
https://zhaosong-lu.github.io/index.html
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