Full Professor — AI-Driven Industrial Engineering & OR

Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 315,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University invites applications for an Associate or Full Professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, starting July 1, 2027. Appointments will be made at the rank of Associate Professor without tenure, Associate Professor with tenure, or Professor with tenure, depending on qualifications.

Exceptional candidates currently at the Assistant Professor level with a strong independent research program are also encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• PhD (or equivalent) by start date in listed fields.
• Strong independent research program and publication record.
• Commitment to service and educational programs within department and school.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a strong research program in uncertainty modeling and decision-making.
• Contribute to the department’s educational offerings and curriculum development.
• Provide service to the department and school and lead interdisciplinary collaborations.
• Engage with external partners and cross‑unit collaborations across the university.

Skills

PhD required

Research excellence

Teaching credentials

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in OR/Engineering/Management Science/Applied Math/Statistics/CS

Job description

Columbia University invites applications for an Associate or Full Professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, starting July 1, 2027. Appointments will be made at the rank of Associate Professor without tenure, Associate Professor with tenure, or Professor with tenure, depending on qualifications.

Exceptional candidates currently at the Assistant Professor level with a strong independent research program are also encouraged to apply.