Wichita State University - Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

INSTITUTION: Wichita State University

DEPARTMENT: Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

POSITION: Assistant Professor

LINK: Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Assistant Professor Application

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Posting Date: October 11, 2012

Closing Date:January 28,2012 or until filled

Position Title:Assistant Professor, Tenure track

Faculty or Department: Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

 The position are required to have a background in systems engineering, a BS in Industrial, Production, or Systems Engineering, and a Ph.D. in industrial engineering or other related field to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in and establish a research focus in production systems, service systems, healthcare systems, or energy systems. 

 In addition, candidates for this position must have a strong record of scholarly achievement, familiarity with writing proposals for competitive funding, and effective oral and written communication skills.  The successful candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, secure and conduct externally funded research, publish scholarly work, advice undergraduate and graduate (including Ph.D. level) students, and collaborate with researchers in local industries to develop industry-based research.

A commitment to diversity and the ability to work with a diverse population are required.  Preference will be given to candidates with experience in teaching, writing competitive research proposals and strong scholarly activity and professional experience. 

Candidates must apply at http://wichita.edu/wsujobs, and include an application letter, curriculum vitae, academic transcripts, teaching and research philosophies, and contact information of three professional references.  

For more information contact, Dr. Bayram Yildirim, Search Committee Chair, Phone (316) 978-3426 or Bayram.Yildirim@wichita.edu, or visit http://www.wichita.edu/ime.  Review of applications will begin on January 28, 2012  and will continue until the position is filled. 

Wichita State University is located in Wichita, the air capital of the world,  home to major aviation manufacturing as well as developments in health care, bio-science, and alternative energy.   Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check as required by Board of Regents policy.  Wichita State University is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.