Faculty Openings

The Department of Industrial and Operations Engineering in the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan invites applications and nominations for the position of Department Chair. The department’s degree programs have a long history of being highly ranked in the country (#3 for undergraduate and #2 for graduate study in 2022 by U.S. News & World Report). IOE has 28 tenured and tenure-track core faculty members, 8 courtesy appointment faculty, 3 full-time lecturers, and approximately 375 undergraduate and 220 graduate students, with active research balancing theoretical, methodological, and applied research and application areas ranging from business operations and analytics, energy and sustainability, to health and human safety, mobility, and transportation networks. Please visit the department website for further information.

The successful candidate will be an outstanding scholar with an earned doctorate in a research field of industrial engineering and operations research, or related fields, and will have an exemplary record of achievement in research, teaching and service at a level commensurate with appointment as a tenured full professor. The candidate must possess visionary leadership abilities, a broad appreciation for the diverse perspectives within the department and a strong interest in promoting sponsored research programs and mentoring faculty. The candidate will lead and support the faculty to ensure that learning of the highest quality flourishes at all levels, from undergraduate education to graduate and post-doctoral research. The candidate will work with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students and administrators to achieve common goals and to maintain rapport with alumni and industry representatives.

Applicants should electronically submit a cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae, two-page vision statement for the department, research statement, teaching statement, diversity statement, and list of names and contact information for at least five references. The deadline for ensuring full consideration of an application is December 31, 2022, but the position will remain open and applications may still be considered until the appointment is made. The search will be conducted in confidence until finalists are invited for campus visits at which time professional references will be contacted.

If you have any questions regarding the search, or would like to nominate someone, please contact Professor Xiuli Chao, search committee chair, at xchao@umich.edu.

Please submit your application here:

apply.interfolio.com/115661

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The Department of Industrial and Operations Engineering (IOE) at the University of Michigan (U-M) invites applications for faculty positions at all levels (assistant, associate, and full professor) for an appointment beginning September 2023. Our department is multidisciplinary, balancing theoretical and methodological research and applied research interests. We are looking for candidates who will excel in an environment where they are committed to excellence in graduate and undergraduate education, establish an independent, externally-funded research program in their areas of expertise, and embrace the global outlook, leadership focus, and service commitment that permeates the culture of Michigan Engineering.

Who We Are 

Michigan Engineers are world-class educators, researchers, students and staff who strive to build a people-first future. As part of the nation’s number one public research institution, Michigan Engineering’s mission is to provide scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world, develop intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, create collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promote an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good.

Our vision, mission and values are supported by a people-first engineering framework that guides our work. As Michigan Engineers, we strive to apply excellent engineering fundamentals, integrated expertise and equity-centered values to reimagine what engineering can be, close critical gaps, and elevate all people. Information about our vision, mission, and values can be found at: http://strategicvision.engin.umich.edu/.

The University of Michigan has a storied legacy of commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Michigan Engineering models that commitment in our research, culture and collaborations. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of that commitment. Learn more about DEI at Michigan Engineering: https://www.engin.umich.edu/culture/diversity-equity-inclusion/

Qualifications:

You have or are near completion of a Ph.D. and demonstrate a commitment to high-quality research and evidence of teaching potential. We will consider candidates in all areas related to Industrial and Operations Engineering, including Operations Research, Human Factors & Ergonomics, Data Analytics, and related disciplines. The many application areas in the department include operations management, health & human safety, energy & sustainability, mobility & transportation, public policy, manufacturing, and robotics. You are committed to excellence in graduate and undergraduate education; will develop impactful, productive, and novel research programs; and will contribute to the department’s goal of combatting systemic racism and sexism by engaging in our culture of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).

How to Apply:

Submit your application to Interfolio here: http://apply.interfolio.com/112139. A complete application packet includes at least the following 4 items: (1) a current C.V., three summary statements of up to two pages each describing, respectively: (2) career teaching plans; (3) research plans; and (4) activities, contributions, or plans related to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion. For candidates with prior teaching experience, please provide (5) a summary of course (teaching) evaluations. You are also asked to provide three letters of recommendation. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled; applicants at the assistant professor level are strongly encouraged to apply by October 10, 2022. Please contact the IOE Faculty Search Committee at IOEFacultySearch​@umich.edu if you have any questions.

U-M COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.

COVID-19 vaccinations, including boosters when eligible, are required for all University of Michigan students, faculty and staff across all campuses, including Michigan Medicine.  This includes those working remotely.   More information on this new policy is available on the Campus Blueprint website or the UM-Dearborn and UM-Flint websites.

The University of Michigan is responsive to the needs of dual-career families. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all members of our community. We are a non-discriminatory, affirmative-action employer.