Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering

Hofstra University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

An established university is seeking a Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Professor in Industrial and Systems Engineering. This role is pivotal in shaping the educational experience of students in a rapidly growing department. The successful candidate will engage in teaching, research, and collaboration, fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity. With a commitment to student success and innovative research, this position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the field. If you are passionate about education and research, this could be your chance to join a vibrant academic community.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition remission for employees and dependents

Retirement plan with University contributions

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a PhD in Industrial Engineering or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion is essential.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to undergraduate teaching and initiate sustained research.
• Seek external funding for research and engage with advanced undergraduates.

Skills

Operations Research

Data Science

Management Science

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Effective Communication

Education

PhD in Industrial Engineering or related field

Job description

Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering

At Hofstra University, intellectual curiosity is not just aspirational – it is central to how we engage on a daily basis. Hofstra faculty work within a diverse scholarly community committed to student success, intellectual discovery, free inquiry, inclusivity, and collaboration.

Enrolling more than 10,000 students, Hofstra offers students an array of undergraduate and graduate academic programs spanning the arts, humanities, sciences, business, engineering, law, health care, communications, and more.

Our accomplished faculty collaborate with students to explore interdisciplinary questions and produce innovative research that lays the foundation for future personal and professional success. With a beautiful campus in Hempstead, NY, Hofstra’s location seamlessly merges the tranquility of coastal suburban living with the boundless opportunities of nearby New York City.

Hofstra University seeks candidates who will contribute to a supportive climate for students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We especially encourage women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply.

Position Title: Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering

Position Number: 896868

Position Category: School/Division

School/Division: School of Engineering

Department: Engineering

Full-Time or Part-Time: Full-Time

Description: The Department of Engineering has an opening in its industrial and systems engineering programs for a faculty member with expertise in operations research, data science, management science, and/or similar fields. The engineering programs at Hofstra are experiencing rapid growth, and the successful applicant will contribute to the department’s ability to offer a top-tier undergraduate educational experience to our students. Hence, candidates must be effective communicators with a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, be able to initiate sustained research – especially of a type that can involve advanced undergraduates – and show initiative in seeking external funding for research. More information about Hofstra University’s Department of Engineering can be found at www.hofstra.edu/engineering. The start date for this position is September 1, 2025.

Qualifications:

• PhD in Industrial Engineering or a closely related field
• Successful candidates will have demonstrated a commitment to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion in an educational environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in operations research, data science, management science, and/or similar fields.
• Expertise in applications-driven fields such as healthcare systems, supply-chain management, or sustainability.

Special Instructions:

Please upload the following with your application, for consideration:

• Statement of teaching and research interests
• Contact information for three or more academic references

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.

Salary/Salary Range: $95,000-$135,000

Additional Information:

Hofstra University provides the above salary* as a good faith estimate of the starting pay range which considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and education. In addition to the salary offered, we offer a collegial and inclusive culture, and a benefits program which includes generous paid time off, paid holidays, tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents, and a retirement plan with University contributions.

*Salary ranges indicated for positions covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement are in accordance with the CBA.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents:

• Curriculum Vitae
• References
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Sample Publications
• Description of Research Interests/Projects
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents:

Supplemental Questions

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