Thursday, September 30, 2010

Auburn University - Industrial & Systems Engineering - Assistant Professor preferred (tenure track)

INSTITUTION: Auburn University
DEPARTMENT: Industrial & Systems Engineering
POSITION: Assistant Professor preferred (tenure track)
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Applications are invited for one tenure-track faculty position beginning August 16, 2011. Preference will be given to candidates at the Assistant Professor level who can teach graduate level probability and statistics and related courses, but exceptional candidates at all levels and specialties will be considered. An earned doctoral degree in industrial engineering or a closely aligned field is required. Desired qualifications include experience and interest in working with automotive and other related manufacturing industries. The successful applicant will teach courses and pursue/conduct sponsored research within the INSY department. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2010 and continue until a candidate is selected and recommended for appointment.

Auburn University is one of the nation's premier land-grant institutions. In the 2011 edition of U.S. News & World Report, it was ranked 38th among public universities. Auburn is a high research activity institution, offering Bachelors, First Professional, Masters, Educational Specialist, and Doctors degrees. Auburn University has 1,184 full-time faculty, 159 part-time faculty, and enrolls 24,602 students from all fifty states and nearly one hundred countries, including 19,926 undergraduates, 3,689 graduate students, and 987 first professional students as of Fall 2009.

Through our Support of the Personnel Recruitment and Retention (SOPRAR) Program and Institutional Partnership, Auburn University works in collaboration with other institutions in the area to provide access to higher education job opportunities. Partner institutions' employment websites can be reached via the following link: http://aa.colstate.edu/soprar/.

To apply, send a letter of application, vitae, and a list of three references to the following address (electronic submissions are required):

Jeffrey S. Smith, Chair of Faculty Search Committee
Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering Auburn University
jsmith@auburn.edu

In support of our strategic plan, Auburn University will maintain its strong commitment to diversity with standards to help ensure faculty, staff, and student diversity through recruitment and retention efforts. The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment; excellent communication skills are also required.

* Auburn University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Central State University - Natural Sciences - Assistant Professor (tenure track)

INSTITUTION:Central State University
DEPARTMENT: Natural Sciences (Developmental Biology)
POSITION: Assistant Professor (tenure track)
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Appointment to this position will carry the rank of Assistant Professor commensurate with teaching and research experience. Position is available beginning Fall, 2011. Lecture-laboratory teaching duties (24 contacts/2 semesters, summer separate contract if desired) will include broad-based, junior level courses in developmental biology and histology, and other animal-based courses. The candidate may be expected to teach courses in molecular cell biology, bioinformatics, molecular genetics or freshmen major and non-major biology sequences.

The candidate will be expected to carry out sustained scholarly research in developmental biology involving undergraduate students, preferably in an interdisciplinary environment with other faculty with backgrounds in physiology, molecular genetics, microbiology, ecology, chemistry and environmental engineering. The candidate also will assume the full range of faculty responsibilities including research training of students, academic advising and service on committees. Facilities are available for undergraduate instructional and research activities including a 55 acre woods, molecular laboratory, GIS laboratory, GC-MS, HPLC, ICP and 400mHz NMR.

Candidates should posses an advanced degree, preferably the doctorate in developmental biology, histology or related field with expertise in molecular biology. The candidate should have a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching, a dynamic interest in research that involves undergraduates and providing service to the community. Preference will be given to candidates with previous teaching experience at the college level. Salary is commensurate with credentials. Central State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Central State University is located in the rural setting of Wilberforce, OH just outside of Dayton and midway between Columbus and Cincinnati, OH. As the only state assisted HBCU (Historically Black College and University) in Ohio, the mission of Central State University is to provide equal educational opportunities to all qualified applicants with special emphasis on programs in scientific and technological fields where minorities have traditionally been under-represented. Biologists with scheduled dates for the dissertation are welcome to submit applications. Central State University is committed to diversity and demonstrates this in campus initiatives; we particularly encourage women, historically under-represented groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

CONTACT:

To be assured of consideration, applicants must submit an application, a curriculum vita that includes research and teaching interests, academic transcripts and three letters of reference on-line at www.centralstate.edu. Click on jobs@CSU to submit an application. Inquiries may be addressed to Chair, Dept. Natural Sciences at 937-376-6357. Review of applications will begin 3 weeks after posting date and continue until the position is filled.

Monday, September 27, 2010

MIT - Sloan School of Management - tenure track faculty

INSTITUTION: MIT
DEPARTMENT: Sloan School of Management
POSITION: tenure track faculty
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The MIT Sloan School of Management invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of Operations Research and Statistics beginning July 2011. Strong applicants will demonstrate the potential for research and teaching excellence in the area of Operations Research and Statistics. We are especially interested in candidates who can build a strong methodological research base, contribute to application areas of high impact, and be a successful teacher for the undergraduate, MBA, and Ph.D. programs.

Applicants should possess or be close to the completion of a Ph.D. in a relevant field by the date of appointment. We especially want to identify qualified female and minority candidates for consideration in these positions. Applicants must submit their 1) up-to-date curriculum vitae, 2) relevant information about teaching as well as research experience and performance, and 3) three letters of recommendation by November 1, 2010. If papers are available, please provide electronic copies.

Please send applications to:
or-search@mit.edu

Operations Research and Statistics Faculty Search Committee
c/o Ms. Shiba Nemat-Nasser
MIT Sloan School of Management

* MIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities.

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology - Civil and Environmental Engineering - Asst, Assoc, or Full Prof (tenure track)

INSTITUTION: South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
DEPARTMENT: Civil and Environmental Engineering
POSITION: Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (tenure track)
LINK: http://sdmines.sdsmt.edu/sdsmt/employment
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Assistant, Associate, or full Professor level in Geotechnical Engineering or Geo-environmental Engineering, SDSM&T

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering of the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant, Associate, or full Professor level in Geotechnical Engineering or Geo-environmental Engineering. An earned doctorate in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline, and evidence of the potential for excellence in teaching and research is required. The successful candidate will be expected to teach at the undergraduate and graduate level, establish a strong externally funded research program, and develop collaborative research within Civil Engineering or across disciplines. Preference will be given to candidates who have bachelor's degrees from ABET accredited engineering programs or equivalent and those who have obtained or will obtain professional licensure in a reasonable period of time.

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering offers two BS degrees (CE and EnvE) and two graduate degrees (MS CE, MS Construction Management), and participates in two interdisciplinary PhD programs. The department has fifteen full-time faculty and approximately 250 students. The School of Mines is a public state university offering baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degrees in science and engineering with a student population of approximately 2,400 traditional and non-traditional learners representing 40 states and 27 countries. The university is located at the foot of the beautiful Black Hills in Rapid City, South Dakota's second largest city. Twenty-five miles from Mount Rushmore, Rapid City has a relatively mild climate and the Black Hills offer numerous opportunities for summer and winter outdoor experiences. For more information regarding Rapid City and the university, visit http://visitrapidcity.com/ and www.sdsmt.edu.

The School of Mines is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce. To apply for this position, applicants must apply on-line at http://sdmines.sdsmt.edu/sdsmt/employment. If you need an accommodation to the on-line application process, please contact Human Resources (605) 394-1203. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2010, and will continue until the position is filled. Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation. This position is funded from general funds and is needed to support the undergraduate and graduate educational and research missions of the university.

University of Wisc-Mass/Med College of Wisc - CEAS/CIR - senior candidate

INSTITUTION: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee / Medical College of Wisconsin
DEPARTMENT: College of Engineering & Applied Science / Center for Imaging Research
POSITION: "senior candidate"
LINK: http://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/4939
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The College of Engineering & Applied Science (CEAS) at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the Center for Imaging Research (CIR) at the Medical College of Wisconsin are seeking an exceptional senior candidate with expertise in biomedical imaging in the high field MRI and its applications to expand our research portfolio and curricular offerings. The successful candidate is expected to develop a strong independent research program within an interactive and collaborative environment of research and clinical investigators. This unique position will allow the successful candidate to have research labs both within CEAS at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and CIR at the Medical College of Wisconsin. The teaching assignments are expected to be within CEAS at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

UWM is a doctoral/research extensive university and Wisconsin’s premier public urban institution, offering a comprehensive liberal arts, sciences and professional education at the undergraduate and graduate level to its almost 30,000 students. The College of Engineering & Applied Science consists of five departments--Civil Engineering and Mechanics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Materials, and Mechanical Engineering, with ABET accredited programs. The College has more than 1,500 undergraduate students and over 300 graduate students, both Master’s and Doctoral. External grants and contracts for the College have increased exponentially over the previous years to approximately $18M in 2009-2010, a trend that is expected to continue. Greater Milwaukee, the third-ranked manufacturing center in the United States, is home to 400+ engineering firms and 1300+ manufacturing firms with annual receipts of 24 billion dollars. The College has a long history of industrial collaboration and research support. More details about the College can be found at http://www.uwm.edu/CEAS/

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is a private, freestanding medical school dedicated to leadership and excellence in advancing the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease and injury. More details about MCW can be found at http://www.mcw.edu/ The Center for Imaging Research (CIR) has the mission of uniting basic and clinical scientists of various disciplines to further the development and application of multimodal imaging approaches in health and disease. The CIR has state-of-the-art imaging facilities including two research-dedicated GE 3T whole body scanners, a Bruker 9.4 T/30cm MRI scanner, a MEG scanner and a micro SPECT/CT. The acquisition of a 7T human MRI scanner is underway.

Applicants with well established research programs are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates must have an M.D. or a doctoral degree in an appropriate field of computer science, engineering or a related science field, with 5-plus years of academic and/or relevant industrial experience. Candidates must demonstrate a strong track record of scientific publication and extramural funding. Opportunities for collaboration include local industries such as GE Medical Systems, Phillips, Aurora Health Care and many others.

On-Line Application Procedure:

Application materials should include a letter describing your interest in and qualifications for the position; a curriculum vitae; a brief research plan; a teaching statement, requested departmental affiliation, and a list of three references that includes names, addresses (including e-mail), and telephone numbers. The complete application package must be submitted electronically to the following
address: http://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/4939 Screening begins on November 15, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. Questions should be directed to Dr. Marjorie Piechowski, at 414-229-3721 or to piechow4@uwm.edu. Under Wisconsin’s open records law, requests for confidentiality will be honored, except that names and titles of all finalists must be disclosed upon request.

UWM and MCW are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers. Employment will require a criminal background check. For the UWM Campus Security Report see ttp://www.cleryact.uwm.edu or call the Office of Student Life at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.

Friday, September 24, 2010

Georgia Institute of Technology - Industrial & Systems Eng - Chair

INSTITUTION: Georgia Institute of Technology
DEPARTMENT: Industrial and Systems Engineering
POSITION: Chair
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The College of Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology is seeking nominations and applications from qualified individuals for the position of Chair of the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering. The successful candidate will also hold the H. Milton and Carolyn Stewart Chair. The School presently has a student body consisting of nearly 1200 undergraduates and approximately 400 graduate students, 180-200 of which are pursuing Ph.D. degrees. Currently, there are 50 full-time academic faculty members. The primary disciplinary strengths represented by the School’s faculty are: modern industrial engineering, operations research, and statistics. Major methodological research concentrations include mathematical optimization, stochastic processes, and engineering statistics with prominent application domains arising in supply chain logistics, health, manufacturing, system informatics, finance, energy, natural systems, and others.

Candidates for this position must have an earned doctorate or equivalent experience, and national and international recognition in their specific discipline based on a proven record of excellence in academic and professional scholarly achievements as well as leadership and management skills. The successful candidate should have the strategic skills and vision to lead the School toward higher levels of excellence within a multi-disciplinary and high-technology environment and be able to establish a successful working relationship with federal, state and private funding agencies. He or she will work with the faculty and Georgia Tech administration to raise funds from private and public sources and maintain a close relationship with alumni of the School. The Chair reports to the Dean of the College of Engineering and is responsible for all administrative, budgetary and personnel decisions within the School. The successful candidate will be expected to provide evidence of fiscal responsibility and exhibit excellent leadership and management abilities, particularly interpersonal, team-building, and effective communication skills.

Nominations and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Candidates should send a curriculum vitae and other supporting documentation including the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of five references to:

Professor Vigor Yang, Chair, ISyE Chair Search Committee
Georgia Institute of Technology
Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering
270 Ferst Drive
Atlanta, GA 30332-0150
Tel: (404) 894-3002 Fax: (404) 894-2760
Email: vigor.yang@ae.gatech.edu

* The Georgia Institute of Technology is a unit of the University System of the State of Georgia and is an Equal Education/ Employment Opportunity Institution; applications from and nominations of women and underrepresented minorities are strongly encouraged.

Boise State University - Civil Eng - tenure track

INSTITUTION: Boise State University
DEPARTMENT: Civil Engineering
POSITION: tenure-track
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The Department of Civil Engineering at Boise State University seeks candidates for a tenure-track position in the discipline of geoenvironmental and/or geotechnical engineering. Desired areas of specialization may include but are not limited to contaminant transport and groundwater modeling. More detail may be found on our web site at http://coen.boisestate.edu/ce/home.asp

Successful candidates will be expected to make a balanced contribution in teaching, both undergraduate and graduate courses, research, supervising undergraduate and graduate students, and collaborate with faculty, especially across disciplines. Candidates with a proven track of interdisciplinary research are highly desired. Faculty members work with Federal, state and local agencies and industry to develop and sustain funded research programs.

To be considered for this position qualified applicants should send an application including a resume, a statement of research interests, a statement of teaching interests and contact information for at least 3 professional references to: Search Committee Chair, Search EN-0004-01, c/o Ms. Joan Hartz, Civil Engineering, 1910 University Drive, Boise State University, Boise, Idaho, 83725-2075. Applications may also be emailed to joanhartz@boisestate.edu. Review of applications will begin November 2, 2010 and will continue until finalists are identified.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

University of Florida - Industrial & Systems Eng - all levels tenure track

INSTITUTION: University of Florida
DEPARTMENT: Industrial and Systems Engineering
POSITION: *Many* Full-Time Tenure Track
LINK: http://www.ise.ufl.edu/facultyPosition/
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DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
FACULTY POSITIONS

The department invites applications for full-time, tenure-track positions at all levels to begin August 2011. We welcome applications from individuals with strong backgrounds that hold a doctorate in any ISE-relevant discipline, including industrial engineering, operations research, or a closely related field. It is desirable that the applicant would have at least one degree in engineering.

Faculty members are expected to contribute to research and educational programs at all levels, including directing an interdisciplinary research program, supervising graduate students, and teaching courses. Research areas of particular emphasis for these positions include interdisciplinary work in Healthcare Systems, Energy Systems, Security, Infrastructure Systems and Computational Science. More information about the department is available on the ISE web page at http://www.ise.ufl.edu.

Applicants must submit their application online through the following webpage: http://www.ise.ufl.edu/facultyPosition/. To ensure full consideration, applications should be submitted by December 1, 2010.

The University of Florida is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action institution. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

North Carolina State University - Op Research/Industrial & Systems Eng - Assistant Prof (tenure track)

INSTITUTION: North Carolina State University
HIRING DEPARTMENT: Operations Research/Industrial & Systems Engineering
POSITION: Assistant Professor (tenure track)
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The Operations Research Program and Edward P. Fitts Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at North Carolina State University are seeking applications for a tenured track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, in Operations Research, starting in the 2011-2012 academic year. The minimum educational requirement is a PhD in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering or a related field. The Operations Research Program is a joint program sponsored by the College of Engineering, and College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences. Operations Research faculty reside in a range of departments including Industrial & System Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, and many others. The program offers three advanced degrees - the Master of Operations Research (MOR) Degree , the Master of Science (MSc) Degree and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree. The candidate appointed to the position will have an academic appointment in Industrial and Systems Engineering. The appointed will be expected to do innovative research in the Operations Research field, to participate in the Ph.D. program, and to teach both required and elective courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels in Industrial and Systems Engineering as well as graduate courses in the Operations Research Program.

* NCSU is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, veteran status, or disability. NC State welcomes all persons without regard to sexual orientation. In its commitment to diversity and equity, NCSU seeks applications from women, minorities and persons with disabilities.
Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should contact Debbie Allgood, Administrative Manager, Debbie_allgood@ncsu.edu, ph/vm 919-515-6401, fax 919-515-5281.

To apply for this position, go to https://jobs.ncsu.edu and search for position # 1365.

Department representatives will attend the INFORMS meeting in Austin, TX, November 7 – 10, 2010. Candidates attending the conference are strongly encouraged to submit a vita, a research abstract, and any supporting materials no later than October 15, 2010.

University of Delaware - Mechanical Eng - Asst, Assoc, or Full Prof (tenure track or tenured)

INSTITUTION: University of Delaware
HIRING DEPARTMENT: Mechanical Engineering
POSITION: Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (tenure track or tenured)
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Faculty Positions in Mechanical Engineering (all ranks) The UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Delaware (UD) invites nominations and applications for tenure-track or tenured faculty positions. Highly qualified candidates will be considered at the level of assistant, associate or full professor.

We are interested in candidates in any discipline of Mechanical Engineering but have particular interest in candidates aligned with UD's college wide cluster searches in the College of Engineering in: (1) biomedical engineering, (2) composites, (3) energy, (4) computer and information technology, and (5) national security.

Our Center for Composite Materials, which boasts $9M of research funding per year, provides a forum for materials, manufacturing and nanotechnology research. Biomedical engineering activities are closely coupled to our Center for Biomedical Engineering Research, supported by many NIH grants, including an $11M NIH Center for Biomedical Research Excellence award. The inter-disciplinary effort at the Delaware Biotechnology Institute, a $120M initiative housed in a state-of-the-art 72,000 sq ft biotechnology facility, encompasses research, education, and economic development in human health, complex environmental systems and biomaterials. Our Center for Fuel Cell Research, sponsored by Department of Energy, Federal Transit Administration, the State of Delaware, and industry, leads research efforts in sustainable energy. Our research program on Robotics and Controls is well established and is supported primarily by federal grants through NSF, NIH, NIST, ARO, ARL, and AFOSR and is part of a
university-wide strategic initiative in support of homeland security.

High-performance computing for environmental and biomedical flows is supported by multiple NSF, NCAR, USDA, and NIH grants and is part of a university-wide computational science and engineering program. More information about the department can be found on www.me.udel.edu.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, or closely related field. Successful candidates are expected to have demonstrated excellence in innovative research and show the potential for high quality teaching and mentoring. For positions at higher ranks, an outstanding and internationally recognized research program, along with proven high-quality teaching and mentoring, is required.

Applicants should provide a curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching interests and achievements, and a list of at least four references at www.engr.udel.edu/faculty-search (preferred); or by mail to ME Faculty Search Committee, 126 Spencer Laboratory, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716. Full consideration is guaranteed for applications received before January 1, 2011, but the search will continue until the positions are filled.

* The UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer which encourages applications from Minority Group Members and Women.

University of Toronto - Mechanical & Industrial Eng - Asst or Assoc Prof (tenure track)

INSTITUTION: University of Toronto
HIRING DEPARTMENT: Mechanical & Industrial Engineering
POSITION: Assistant or Associate Professor (tenure track)
LINK: NA
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The Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering currently invites applications for an academic tenure track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the area of Sustainable Energy.

The successful candidate should have a thermal-fluid background. Candidates must have a doctoral degree in engineering (or related discipline), an outstanding academic and research record including refereed publications, and effective teaching ability. The candidate should have an undergraduate degree in engineering and be eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer. Preferred candidates will be expected to develop a strong and independent research program to support the Department’s strategic focus area of sustainable energy systems.

• Duties will include undergraduate and graduate teaching, research and departmental service.
• Salary is commensurate with qualifications.
• Start date is approximately July 1, 2011.
• Applicants should include in their responses: a detailed curriculum vitae (please include gender and country of citizenship/permanent residency); a clear statement of specific teaching and research interests; and the names of three persons able to provide references in support of their application.
• The closing date for all applications to be received is December 1, 2010.
• We strongly encourage you to submit your application online at www.jobs.utoronto.ca/faculty , Job# 1000753. If you are unable to apply online, please submit your application to: Prof. S. Chandra, Chair of Energy Search Committee, Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, University of Toronto, 5 King’s College Road, Toronto, ON, M5S 3G8. Or by e-mail to: chair@mie.utoronto.ca

* The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

MIT Sloan School - Operations Mgt - "tenure track faculty"

INSTITUTION: MIT
HIRING DEPARTMENT: Operations Management
POSITION: "tenure track faculty"
LINK: NA
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The MIT Sloan School invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of Operations Management beginning July 2011. Strong applicants will demonstrate the potential for research and teaching excellence in Operations Management. We are especially interested in candidates who can build a strong methodological research base, contribute to application areas of high impact, and be a successful teacher for the undergraduate, MBA, and Ph.D. programs.

Applicants should possess or be close to the completion of a Ph.D. in a relevant field by the date of appointment. We especially want to identify qualified female and minority candidates for consideration in these positions. Applicants must submit their 1) up-to-date curriculum vitae, 2) relevant information about teaching as well as research experience and performance, and 3) three letters of recommendation by November 1, 2010. If papers are available, please provide electronic copies.

Please send applications to: om-search@mit.edu

Operations Management Faculty Search Committee
c/o Ms. Shiba Nemat-Nasser
MIT Sloan School of Management

* MIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities.

Southern Illinois University - Physics - 3 Assistant Profs (tenure track)

INSTITUTION: Southern Illinois University
HIRING DEPARTMENT: Physics
POSITION: (3) Assistant Professors (tenure track)
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The Department of Physics (www.siue.edu/PHYSICS) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville seeks candidates for three tenure-track Assistant Professor positions higher academic ranks may be considered) in the areas of Biophysics, Atomic-Molecular-Optics Theory, and Condensed Matter beginning Fall 2011. SIUE has a tradition for teaching excellence. Candidates are expected to demonstrate: a passion for teaching, a capability of teaching at all levels of the curriculum, and develop and sustain a program of research. The department requires the participation of undergraduates in its research programs. All faculty members are expected to mentor students, engage in productive scholarship, and serve on departmental committees. The department plans to develop a professional graduate program.

**The department welcomes applications from couples or partners.**

Biophysics: SIUE seeks to start a biomedical/biophysics program to complement strong basic science, health science and engineering programs. The successful candidate is expected to develop an independent research program in any subfield of biophysics. Preference will be given to candidates whose research interests complement current SIUE research programs.

Atomic-Molecular-Optics Theory: The Department of Physics seeks a candidate who will develop an independent research program in AMO theory. Preference will be given to candidates whose research interests complement
the departmental strength in optics/photonics.

Condensed Matter: The Department of Physics seeks a candidate who will develop an independent research program in any subfield of condensed matter physics. Preference will be given to candidates whose research interests complement current faculty research.

The successful candidates must hold a Doctorate. This may be in Physics or a closely related field. The doctoral degree must be complete prior to the candidate commencing employment at SIUE. Experience working in the field (in scholarship and/or teaching) beyond that associated with the doctoral degree is highly desirable.

Review of applications will begin on November 22, 2010 and continue until the positions are filled. Each candidate is required to send (e.g. USPS, UPS, or FedEx) to the relevant search contact an application packet that contains: a letter of application, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcript, statement of research interests, and a statement of teaching philosophy. Each applicant should also arrange to have three letters of reference sent to the appropriate search contact listed below. *Note: Electronic applications or letters of reference will not be considered and will be deleted without notice to the applicant.*

FOR BIOPHYSICS: Dr. Tom Foster, Search Committee (BIO), Department of Physics, SIUE, Edwardsville, IL 62026-1654L
FOR AMO: Dr. Hernando Garcia, Search Committee (AMO), Department of Physics, SIUE, Edwardsville, IL 62026-1654L
FOR CONDENSED MATTER: Dr. Jeffrey Sabby, Search Committee (CM), Department Of Physics, SIUE,Edwardsville, IL 62026-1654L

SIUE is a state university - benefits under state sponsored plans may not be available to holders of F1 or J1 visas. Applicants may be subject to a background check prior to an offer of employment. SIUE is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

Thursday, September 16, 2010

University of Arkansas - Industrial Eng - Assistant Prof (tenure track)

INSTITUTION: University of Arkansas
HIRING DEPARTMENT: Industrial Engineering
POSITION: Assistant Professor (tenure track)
LINK: NA
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The Department of Industrial Engineering at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position with an anticipated start date of August 2011. Individuals whose research and graduate teaching interests align with the department’s emphasis in the application of quantitative modeling and analysis in the areas of logistics and distribution, healthcare systems, and quality and reliability engineering are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in industrial engineering or a closely related field and be prepared to contribute to the department’s broad, yet personalized, undergraduate program.

The department’s sixteen faculty have received significant research and teaching awards, and they also hold key leadership positions both at the University of Arkansas and in professional societies. The faculty execute a research agenda that is supported in large part by the National Science Foundation Center for Excellence in Logistics and Distribution (http://celdi.ineg.uark.edu), the Center for Innovation in Healthcare Logistics (http://cihl.uark.edu), and the Mack-Blackwell Rural Transportation Center (http://mackblackwell.org). Furthermore, the department is ranked among the best graduate programs in industrial/manufacturing engineering by U.S. News and World Report.

The University of Arkansas is located in Fayetteville, part of the Northwest Arkansas metropolitan area. Northwest Arkansas (http://nwark.org) is one of the fastest-growing areas in the nation and has a population of over 400,000. Northwest Arkansas features a strong local economy, good highway and commercial air access, award-winning K-12 schools, comprehensive healthcare, extensive cultural programs, and outstanding outdoor recreation opportunities.

Applicants are asked to provide electronically (preferred) a single PDF file that includes: a one-page letter of application, a curriculum vita, a one-page statement of research interests, a one-page statement of teaching interests, and a list of three references (including an e-mail address for each reference). This PDF file should be sent to iesearch@uark.edu or send hard copy to IE Faculty Search Chair, 4207 Bell Engineering Center, Fayetteville, AR 72701. To ensure full consideration, this file should be submitted by December 1, 2010. Applications submitted after that date will be reviewed until the position is filled.

The University of Arkansas is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act and persons hired must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States.

University of Dayton - Phys - Assistant Prof (tenure track)

INSTITUTION: University of Dayton
HIRING DEPARTMENT: Physics
POSITION: Assistant Professor (tenure track)
LINK: http://jobs.udayton.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51419
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The Physics Department at the University of Dayton is seeking applications for a tenure track faculty position at the assistant professor level to begin in August of 2011. A Ph.D. in physics or optical sciences with a physics emphasis is required. Applicants must be experimentalists in the area of electro-optics, committed to quality teaching in a liberal arts environment, and capable of establishing their own research program. Duties include teaching all levels of undergraduate physics, teaching graduate electro-optics courses, and contributing to department electro-optics research activities. The successful applicant should have demonstrated experience, or interest, in teaching students from different racial, ethnic, gender, and class backgrounds and should appreciate Catholic Marianist values. Information about the Department of Physics can be found on our webpage at http://artsciences.udayton.edu/physics. Review of applications will begin January 14, 2011 and the position will remain open until filled. Apply at http://jobs.udayton.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51419. The University of Dayton, a comprehensive Catholic university founded by the Society of Mary (the Marianists) in 1850, is Ohio's largest independent university and one of the nation's ten largest Catholic universities. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. The University of Dayton received a National Science Foundation ADVANCE grant designed to promote the advancement and representation of women in STEM fields. The University of Dayton is firmly committed to the principle of diversity and is an Affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

University of Dayton - Chem - Assistant Prof (tenure track)

INSTITUTION: University of Dayton
HIRING DEPARTMENT: Chemistry
POSITION: Assistant Professor (tenure track)
LINK: http://jobs.udayton.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51402
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THE DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in fields related to Biochemistry (biochemistry, pharmacology, toxicology, etc.) at the rank of Assistant Professor starting Fall 2011. The Chemistry Department offers an ACS approved B.S. degree in Chemistry, a B.S. degree in Biochemistry, a B.A. degree in Chemistry and a M.S. degree in Chemistry. We seek an individual who will thrive in an environment that combines excellence in both teaching and research.

Candidates must have a strong interest in teaching, strong communication skills and an expressed interest in academic and research advising of undergraduate Chemistry and Biochemistry majors. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in biochemistry, their area of specialization, and introductory chemistry courses, and to establish an innovative, externally funded research program including both undergraduates and M.S. students. A Ph.D. in a biochemically related field and at least one year of postdoctoral research experience are required. Candidates with experience working with diverse student populations and who can contribute to proposed medicinal/pharmaceutical chemistry B.S. and existing bioengineering M.S. programs are preferred. The University of Dayton has received a National Science Foundation ADVANCE grant designed to promote the advancement and representation of women in the sciences.

To apply, submit a curriculum vitae, descriptions of teaching philosophy and research plans including equipment and start-up needs, and copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts to http://jobs.udayton.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51402. Three original letters of recommendation, at least one of which must address teaching potential, should be sent to: Search Committee, Department of Chemistry, University of Dayton, Dayton OH 45469-2357. For additional information, or if you have questions, contact Dr. David Johnson at dave.johnson@notes.udayton.edu. All application materials must be received by November 1, 2010.

For more information about the department, please visit www.udayton.edu/~chem. The University of Dayton, a comprehensive Catholic University founded by the Society of Mary (the Marianists) in 1850, is Ohio's largest independent university and one of the nation's ten largest Catholic universities. The University of Dayton is firmly committed to the principle of diversity and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Persons of color, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.