Assistant Professor, Industrial Engineering — Data Analytics & AI

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), San Luis Obispo, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Industrial Engineering with a focus on data analytics and AI. The appointment begins approximately August 12, 2027, with salary commensurate with education and experience.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and master's courses and contribute to curricular development.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in industrial engineering, operations research, or a closely related field.
• ABD will be considered but must provide evidence that the doctorate is completed by start date.
• Excellence in teaching and strong communication skills are essential.
• Ability to develop externally funded, applied research with undergrad and graduate students.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and master's level courses in IME.
• Support and expand curricular development in industrial engineering.
• Lead and participate in externally funded applied research with students.
• Collaborate across disciplines and engage stakeholders.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Student mentoring

Education

PhD in industrial engineering or OR

Job description

California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), San Luis Obispo, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Industrial Engineering with a focus on data analytics and AI. The appointment begins approximately August 12, 2027, with salary commensurate with education and experience.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and master's courses and contribute to curricular development.