Endowed Full Professor - Industrial & Systems Engineering

University of Houston; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston’s Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering invites applications for two Endowed Professorships at the rank of Full Professor to begin in Fall 2027. We seek outstanding candidates with strong foundations in operations research, manufacturing, machine learning, quantum computing, or quantum materials, with innovative applications in energy, healthcare, or complex systems.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold an earned Ph.D. in industrial engineering or a closely related field.
• Distinguished record of research, teaching, mentorship, and leadership.
• Sustained records of high-impact peer-reviewed scholarship and competitive external funding.
• Commitment to vigorous research programs and cross-disciplinary collaborations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain vigorous research programs and foster cross-disciplinary collaborations.
• Mentor students and junior faculty and contribute to teaching innovation.
• Secure external funding and provide leadership in the department.

Education

Ph.D. in industrial engineering or closely related field

Job description

Department:Industrial and Systems EngineeringSalary:Commensurate with Experience

Description

The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) at the University of Houston invites applications for two Endowed Professorship positions, both at the rank of Full Professor, to begin in Fall 2027. We seek outstanding candidates with strong methodological foundations in one or more areas relevant to industrial and systems engineering, including operations research, manufacturing, machine learning, quantum computing, and quantum materials, with innovative applications in energy, healthcare, or complex systems.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold an earned Ph.D. in industrial engineering or a closely related field. Candidates must have distinguished records of research, teaching, mentorship, and leadership commensurate with appointment at the rank of full professor, including sustained records of high-impact peer-reviewed scholarship and competitive external funding. Successful candidates will be expected to maintain vigorous research programs, foster nationally recognized cross-disciplinary collaborations, mentor students and junior faculty, and contribute to teaching innovation.

The Department

The ISE Department has 24 full-time faculty members and approximately 900 students enrolled in bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs. The department is experiencing rapid growth in both research activity and student enrollment. Faculty members have opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the university and in the Houston community in areas including supply chain, logistics, transportation, energy, power systems, resilience, smart cities, sustainability, and manufacturing.

The University

UH is a Carnegie-designated Tier One public research university and the flagship institution of the UH System. With more than 49,000 students, UH is consistently recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, research innovation, and community engagement. The university maintains strong collaborations with the world-renowned Texas Medical Center, NASA’s Johnson Space Center, and Houston’s energy, healthcare, and technology industries. Faculty enjoy access to outstanding research facilities, opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration, and strong support for securing competitive external funding.

City of Houston

Located on a 600-acre campus near downtown, the University of Houston is situated in the nation’s fourth-largest city. Houston is a global center for energy, healthcare, manufacturing, engineering, technology, and biomedical innovation. The region offers a dynamic economy, major league sports, and year-round outdoor activities.

Employees are expected to have a home address in the state of Texas for the duration of their appointments.

Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidates.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e., communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the security and integrity of the research is maintained.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.