Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Position

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville: Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE); Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Industrial Engineering beginning Fall 2027. We seek candidates with expertise in Human-System Integration, Human Factors and Ergonomics, Intelligent Systems, and Decision Sciences who can teach a broad range of IE courses and develop an externally funded research program.

A Ph.D. in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering or a closely related field is required by the start

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related field by start date
• Commitment to educational excellence and student success
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Teach a broad range of Industrial Engineering courses
• Develop new courses in human systems integration
• Establish a strong, externally funded research program in area(s) of expertise

Skills

Human-System Integration

Human Factors

Ergonomics

Intelligent Systems

Decision Sciences

Teaching & Mentoring

Education

PhD in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Job description

The Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Department at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, invites applications for one tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning in Fall 2027. We seek candidates with expertise in Human-System Integration (including Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Reality), Human Factors and Ergonomics, Intelligent Systems, and Decision Sciences. Candidates should be able to teach a broad range of Industrial Engineering courses (e.g., Human Factors Engineering, Operations Research, Facility Planning, and Lean Manufacturing), develop new courses in human systems integration, and establish a strong, externally funded research program in their area(s) of expertise.

A Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited university by the date of appointment is required. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to educational excellence and student success, as well as strong oral and written communication skills.

Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate expertise in human systems integration or in the application of Operations Research and computational methods to novel problems in this area.

First consideration will be given to completed applications received by October 1, 2026. Applications received after the deadline will be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee.

For general inquiries, please email the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Saeideh Fallah-Fini, at [e-mail].

Minimum requirements include:

• Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely aligned field. The degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

1. Academic experience and strength in Human-System Integration (including Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Reality), Human Factors and Ergonomics, Intelligent Systems, and Decision Sciences.
2. Industrial experience in the Human-System Integration areas that will enhance teaching and research
3. Demonstrated ability in university teaching, mentoring and supervising students, and/or improving industrial and manufacturing engineering curricula
4. Demonstrated ability for authoring peer-reviewed publications and/or securing external funds
5. Strong communication skills