Assistant Professor, Industrial Engineering (Operations Research)

Nevada System of Higher Education; Reno (NV); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Sick leave and long-term disability

Fitness center access

No state income tax

Descripción de la vacante

University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Industrial Engineering with a focus on Operations Research and Optimization. Start date anticipated July 1, 2027.

Opportunity to shape the program’s research direction, curriculum, laboratories, and industry partnerships from an early stage. The successful candidate will establish a funded research program, teach and develop courses, mentor students, and collaborate across the School

Formación

• Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Systems Engineering, or closely related field.
• Demonstrated potential to establish an externally funded research program.
• Proven ability to teach and mentor at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Responsabilidades

• Establish an externally funded, nationally recognized research program in operations research and publish in high-impact venues.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses and develop new courses that strengthen the curriculum.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Collaborate across the School, College, and with industry and national laboratory partners.
• Contribute to service at the School, College, University, and professional levels.

Conocimientos

Written & oral communication

Research program development

Teaching excellence

Collaboration across groups

Educación

Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering or related field

Descripción del empleo

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Job Description

The School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Materials Engineering (MIME) at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Industrial Engineering, with a primary focus on Operations Research and Optimization. Anticipated start date is July 1, 2027.

Industrial Engineering is one of the University’s newest and fastest-growing engineering programs, currently with three tenure-track faculty. The successful candidate will have a rare opportunity to help shape the program’s research direction, curriculum, laboratories, and industry partnerships from an early stage.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Establish an externally funded, nationally recognized research program in operations research and publish in high-impact venues.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses and develop new courses that strengthen the curriculum.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Collaborate across the School, College, and with industry and national laboratory partners.
• Contribute to service at the School, College, University, and professional levels.

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in one or more of the following areas: Operations Research, Optimization, Stochastic Processes, Simulation, Supply Chain and Logistics, Decision and Data Analytics, Engineering Economics, and Manufacturing Systems; and develop new courses that strengthen the curriculum.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Systems Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated potential to establish an externally funded research program.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in one or more of the following areas: mathematical optimization; stochastic modeling and optimization under uncertainty; simulation and digital twins; integration of machine learning and AI with optimization, including prescriptive analytics; supply chain, logistics, and transportation systems; or scheduling, resource allocation, risk analysis, and system resilience.
• Research that applies these methods to manufacturing, energy, critical materials, or aerospace, which are sectors central to Northern Nevada’s economy.
• A record of scholarly publication appropriate to career stage.
• Experience preparing research proposals to federal agencies, industry, or other sponsors.
• Postdoctoral, industrial, or national laboratory experience.
• Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration across engineering and related fields.

Exceptional candidates in other areas of operations research are also encouraged to apply.

Compensation Grade

Assistant Professor

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Academic Faculty (9-month). Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Remarkable Retirement

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual “A” or “B” contract who are employed at least 50% full‑time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.

Perks of Working at UNR

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
• Generous sick leave, long term disability and life insurance – Faculty Benefits
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
• Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life’s difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
• Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate
• No state income tax!

Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees

The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner. Faculty Grants-in-Aid

Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program

Department Information

Join the College of Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno!

We value faculty and staff as partners in our mission to deliver outstanding education, research and engagement. Our college seeks individuals committed to:

• Engaging in impactful outreach
• Providing state‑of‑the‑art education
• Fostering respect, inclusiveness and diversity

Nevada Engineering is a fast‑growing college, with research expenditure that has doubled over the past nine years. Supported by an Engineering Research Office, the college recorded $24 million in expenditures in FY26 and offers professional development resources to ensure success. We offer bachelor’s, graduate degrees and certificates through three schools:

• Civil, Chemical and Environmental Engineering
• Computer Science, Electrical, and Biomedical Engineering
• Mechanical, Industrial, and Materials Engineering

Our specialized facilities include the Center for Civil Engineering Earthquake Research, Cybersecurity Center, the Nanofabrication Lab in the Davidson Foundation Cleanroom and the Nevada Water Innovation Institute. Located near the Tahoe‑Reno Industrial Center and offering ready access to the bustling California economy, Nevada Engineering collaborates with leading tech firms and advance research in robotics, AI, battery technology, aerospace, water systems and sustainable energy.

In Reno, you will find world‑class outdoor recreation opportunities — including skiing, hiking, biking and water sports — in nearby Lake Tahoe and throughout the northern Nevada region.

About the School and Program

Join a faculty of 32 in the School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Materials Engineering focused on advancing national efforts in space exploration, manufacturing, robotics, autonomous vehicles, as well as developing the systems and processes to best utilize our natural resources, including critical materials. Our school is home to George W. Gillemot Aerospace Program, established in 2023 with a $36 million gift. The new $100-million William N. Pennington Engineering Building houses an ISO-5 (CLASS 100) cleanroom. School resources include access to the University’s High Performance Computing facility and secured space for the new aerospace and industrial engineering programs. In addition, the school is developing new Industrial Engineering facilities to support a Smart Factory/Flexible Manufacturing System learning environment, including space for industrial automation equipment, student work areas, vision systems, and related manufacturing and logistics training platforms.

The Industrial Engineering program prepares students to design and optimize complex systems involving people, materials, information, equipment, and energy. The School is building a Smart Factory / Flexible Manufacturing Systems laboratory with industrial automation, machine vision, and manufacturing and logistics equipment to support hands‑on learning and research in operations research, industrial analytics, and supply chains.

Contact Information

Questions about the position may be directed to:

Dr. Pradeep L. Menezes, Professor and Search Committee Chair School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Materials Engineering, University of Nevada, Reno at [e-mail]

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job‑related tasks.

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver’s license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

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About Us

The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada’s original land‑grant university, the University serves more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.