Northern Illinois University -- Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering

INSTITUTION:  Northern Illinois University

DEPARTMENT:  Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering

POSITION: Two Tenure Track Faculty Positions

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NOTES: Application review begins January 14, 2013

NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY

Two Tenure Track Faculty Positions in the

Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering

        

The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISYE) at Northern Illinois University invites applications for two anticipated tenure-track full-time faculty positions at the Assistant Professor level beginning August 16, 2013. Successful applicants are expected to hold a doctoral degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering or related field with teaching and research experience in:

            (1)    Quality, Reliability, Human Factors, or

            (2)   Optimization, Supply Chain, Production Systems.

Applicants whose research and teaching interests in application areas such as health systems, manufacturing systems, warehousing, logistics, and related areas are preferred. Applicants are expected to teach graduate level courses, participate in student advisement, establish a strong externally- funded research program and actively serve the department, college, university, and community.

The department consists of 7 full time faculty members, 130 undergraduate and 45 graduate students. The department offers a ABET accredited B.S. (with emphasis in Manufacturing Systems, Health Systems, and Engineering Management; a minor in Sustainable Engineering) and a M.S. in ISYE. Laboratories for manufacturing, ergonomics, reliability, and logistics are well established in the department. Strong ties with industries in the Northern Illinois region have helped ISYF faculty to attract externally funded research projects on a regular basis. NIU has over 23,000 students and is located approximately 65 miles west of Chicago. NIU’s Vision 2020 goals emphasize the importance of distributed learning, engaged learning experiences for our students, student recruitment and retention, and funded research.

Application Deadline: Completed applications will be reviewed beginning January 14, 2013, and will be accepted until the position is filled. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and achievements. Please send application letter, statements of teaching and research interests, curriculum vita, and three letters of professional reference to ISYE Search Committee to isye@niu.edu. All documents must be submitted electronically in Word or PDF format. For additional information about the faculty openings contact the ISYE department at (815) 753-1269.

In compliance with the Illinois Campus Security Act, before an offer of employment is made, the university will conduct a pre-employment background investigation, which includes a criminal background check.

In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. NIU recognizes Dual Career issues.