Data-Driven Industrial Engineering Assistant Professor

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

Job summary

Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering (IME) beginning August 2027. The position focuses on data analytics and artificial intelligence, with teaching responsibilities at undergraduate and master's levels and curricular development support.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching, effective communication, and an ability to develop externally funded research with student

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in industrial engineering, operations research or closely related field from an accredited institution or international equivalent.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and effective communication with students, staff and faculty from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to develop externally funded, applied research programs involving undergraduates and graduates.
• Hands-on, student-centered learning and collaboration in multidisciplinary settings.
• Strong written and oral English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and master's level courses in IME.
• Support and expand curricular development in industrial engineering.
• Engage in high-quality scholarly work and student mentoring.
• Collaborate with colleagues on service activities across the university.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Student-centered learning

Education

Ph.D. in industrial engineering / OR / related field

Job description

Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering (IME) beginning August 2027. The position focuses on data analytics and artificial intelligence, with teaching responsibilities at undergraduate and master's levels and curricular development support.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching, effective communication, and an ability to develop externally funded research with student