INSTITUTION: University of Louisville
DEPARTMENT: Industrial Engineering
POSITION: Assistant Professor
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The Department of Industrial
Engineering of the University of
Louisville is seeking candidates for two tenure-track faculty positions
at the assistant professor rank.
The J.B. Speed School of Engineering is implementing an
ambitious new strategic plan with a vision of excellence in engineering
education, research, and community engagement. The plan calls for a major
investment in the School’s faculty, to ensure a thriving academic enterprise
with significant growth in research and scholarly profiles. The Department of
Industrial Engineering will play a key role in realizing the Speed School’s vision
of excellence, and is seeking candidates for two tenure-track faculty positions
at the rank of assistant professor. In alignment with the School’s plan for a
strategic expansion of strengths in the areas of Advanced Manufacturing,
Logistics and Engineering Human Health, there is strong interest in
applications from individuals who specialize in additive manufacturing,
ergonomics/human factors, or logistics systems; however, exceptionally
qualified individuals who specialize in any area of Industrial Engineering may
be considered. Major responsibilities associated with these positions include
teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, supervising the research of
graduate students at the master’s and doctoral levels, conducting independent
scholarly research, publishing in peer reviewed journals, and acquiring
external funding to support the research effort. A Ph.D. in Industrial
Engineering or a closely related field is required for the position. Although
applications will be accepted until the positions are filled, review of
applicants will begin in November 2012, since it is very important to have them
filled by July 1, 2013.
For more information, visit our website at www.louisville.edu/speed/industrial
To apply, please visit www.highereddecisions.com/uofl/current_vacancies.asp
Candidates are required to submit an application with
curriculum vitae, statement of teaching and research interests and the names of
three professional references.
The University of Louisville is an Affirmative Action, Equal
Opportunity, Americans with Disabilities Employer, committed to diversity and
in that spirit, seeks applications from a broad variety of candidates.
Gail W. DePuy, Ph.D., P.E.
Professor and Director of IE Graduate Programs
Department of Industrial Engineering
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY 40292
(502) 852-0115