Tenure-Track Professor — Data Analytics & AI

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

Job summary

The Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering (IME) Department at Cal Poly invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position starting August 2027. We seek candidates with specialization in data analytics and AI who can teach undergraduate and master’s courses, expand curricular development, pursue externally funded research, and contribute to service within the university.

Salary will be commensurate with education and experience; anticipated hiring range is

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in industrial engineering, operations research, or closely related field.
• ABD considered but doctorate awarded by start of appointment.
• Excellence in teaching and strong communication skills expected.
• Ability to develop externally funded, applied research with undergrad/grad students.

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 external research funding.
• Participate in service activities within the university.

Skills

Data analytics

Artificial intelligence

Teaching

Education

PhD in industrial engineering, operations research, or related field

Job description

The Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering (IME) Department at Cal Poly invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position starting August 2027. We seek candidates with specialization in data analytics and AI who can teach undergraduate and master’s courses, expand curricular development, pursue externally funded research, and contribute to service within the university.

Salary will be commensurate with education and experience; anticipated hiring range is