Tenure-Track Professor: Data Analytics & AI in Industrial Eng

The California State University; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo invites applications for a full‑time, academic‑year, tenure‑track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank beginning approximately August 12, 2027. We seek a candidate with a specialization in data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) with application areas including healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, and energy.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and master’s level courses and support curricular

Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. in industrial engineering, operations research, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• ABD candidates will be considered but must prove award before start of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in industrial engineering.
• Support curricular development and improvement.
• Establish and sustain an externally funded, applied research program involving undergraduate and graduate students.
• Engage in service activities at university, department, and professional levels.
• Participate in teaching and learning initiatives, including inclusive pedagogy.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Diversity and inclusion

Applied research

Education

Ph.D. in industrial engineering or operations research

ABD considered

Job description

California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo invites applications for a full‑time, academic‑year, tenure‑track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank beginning approximately August 12, 2027. We seek a candidate with a specialization in data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) with application areas including healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, and energy.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and master’s level courses and support curricular