Assistant Professor, Data Analytics & AI in Industrial Engineering

California Polytechnic State University; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

The Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering (IME) Department at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning August 2027. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and master’s courses and contribute to curriculum development in industrial engineering.

We seek candidates specializing in data analytics and artificial intelligence with applications in healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, and energy.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in industrial engineering, operations research, or a closely related field.
• Ability to develop externally funded, applied research program involving undergraduate and graduate students.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to work with diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and master's level courses in industrial engineering.
• Contribute to curricular development and program growth.
• Establish and lead an externally funded research program involving undergraduate and graduate students.
• Engage in scholarly work and service to the department and university.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Ph.D. in industrial engineering or closely related field

Job description

The Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering (IME) Department at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning August 2027. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and master’s courses and contribute to curriculum development in industrial engineering.

We seek candidates specializing in data analytics and artificial intelligence with applications in healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, and energy.