Mississippi State University - Industrial and Systems Engineering - Assistant Professor (tenure-track)

INSTITUTION: Mississippi State University
DEPARTMENT: Industrial and Systems Engineering
POSITION: Assistant professor (tenure-track)
LINK: www.jobs.msstate.edu
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The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Mississippi State University is seeking applicants for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level.  While the department is primarily interested in candidates with backgrounds in production systems and/or management systems, qualified candidates in all areas of industrial and systems engineering are welcome to apply.  The expected start date is August 16, 2013; however, an earlier start date may be possible.

A Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, or a closely related field, is required.  Professional registration, or ability to qualify for registration, and a B.S. degree in engineering are highly desired.  Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.  Applicants must have a demonstrated potential to develop a sponsored program of research with results published in refereed journals, teach undergraduate and graduate level courses, and provide service to the university and profession.

Mississippi State University is ranked as one of the top 100 research institutions in the United States.  The Carnegie Institute has designated MSU as a very high research activity institution, the highest level of recognition bestowed on a doctoral-granting institution in the United States.  The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering is one of eight academic departments in the Bagley College of Engineering.  The Department offers an ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree program in industrial engineering as well as master’s and doctoral degrees.  The undergraduate enrollment is 177 students, and the graduate enrollment is 33 master’s students and 53 doctoral students.  Research expenditures last year were nearly $1.7 million.  The website is www.ise.msstate.edu.

Applicants must apply on-line at www.jobs.msstate.edu by completing the Personal Data Information form and attaching a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references.  The review of applicants will begin November 15, 2012 and continue until the position is filled.

Mississippi State University is an AA/EEO Employer.