Assistant Professor - AI/Machine Learning

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering, beginning Fall 2027, with a focus on AI/ML. The successful candidate will establish or sustain a nationally recognized, externally funded research program; teach undergraduate and graduate courses; mentor students; and contribute to service across the department, college, and university.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• PhD by appointment date in ISE or closely related field.
• Strong potential for excellence in scholarship, teaching, and service and for securing competitive research funding.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses and contribute to the department's teaching mission.

Responsibilities

• Establish or sustain a nationally recognized, externally funded research program.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Mentor students and contribute to professional, departmental, college, and university service.
• Collaborate with colleagues and engage with the broader Houston community.

Skills

Research excellence

Teaching ability

Service contribution

Education

Ph.D. in Industrial & Systems Engineering or closely related field

Job description

Department

Industrial & Systems Engineering

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Description

The Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering (ISE) at the University of Houston invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank, specializing in AI/Machine Learning, beginning in Fall 2027. Successful candidates will be expected to establish or sustain a nationally recognized, externally funded research program; teach undergraduate and graduate courses; mentor students; and contribute to professional, departmental, college, and university service. Candidates should have a strong methodological foundation and research expertise in at least one of the three areas: research, teaching and service.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in industrial and systems engineering or a closely related field by the appointment date. Successful candidates are expected to establish a nationally recognized, externally funded research program and contribute to the department’s teaching mission. Candidates must demonstrate strong potential for excellence in scholarship, teaching, and service and for securing competitive research funding.

The Department

The ISE Department has 24 full-time faculty members and approximately 900 students enrolled in bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs. The department is experiencing rapid growth in both research activity and student enrollment. Faculty members have opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the university and in the Houston community in areas including supply chain, logistics, transportation, energy, power systems, resilience, smart cities, sustainability, and manufacturing.

The University

UH is a Carnegie-designated Tier One public research university and the flagship institution of the UH System. With more than 49,000 students, UH is consistently recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, research innovation, and community engagement. The university maintains strong collaborations with the world-renowned Texas Medical Center, NASA’s Johnson Space Center, and Houston’s energy, healthcare, and technology industries. Faculty enjoy access to outstanding research facilities, opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration, and strong support for securing competitive external funding.

The City of Houston

Located on a 600-acre campus near downtown, the University of Houston is situated in the nation’s fourth-largest city. Houston is a global center for energy, healthcare, manufacturing, engineering, technology, and biomedical innovation. The region offers a dynamic economy, major league sports, and year-round outdoor activities.

Additional Requirements

Employees are expected to have a home address in the state of Texas for the duration of their appointments.

Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidates.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e., communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the security and integrity of the research is maintained.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.