Assistant Professor, Industrial Eng. (AI & Data Analytics)

NCAEC; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Cal Poly's Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Department invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position starting August 2027. The candidate will teach undergraduate and master's level courses, develop curriculum, and lead an externally funded research program in data analytics and AI, with applications across healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, and energy.

Salary is anticipated between $106,000 and $117,000 annually, commensurate with education and

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate (PhD) in industrial engineering, operations research, or closely related field.
• Ability to develop externally funded, applied research programs involving undergrad and grad students.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to work with diverse groups.
• Demonstrated commitment to hands-on, student-centered learning and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and master's level courses in industrial engineering.
• Support and expand curricular development in industrial engineering.
• Engage in scholarly work of high quality with external peer review.
• Collaborate with students, staff, and faculty across disciplines.

Skills

Data analytics

Artificial intelligence

Teaching

Communication

Education

PhD in Industrial Engineering or Operations Research

Job description

Cal Poly's Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Department invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position starting August 2027. The candidate will teach undergraduate and master's level courses, develop curriculum, and lead an externally funded research program in data analytics and AI, with applications across healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, and energy.

Salary is anticipated between $106,000 and $117,000 annually, commensurate with education and