University of Southern California -- Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering

INSTITUTION:  University of Southern Carolina

DEPARTMENT:  Daniel J. Epstein Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering

POSITION:  two tenure-track positions for assistant/associate professor and professor

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NOTES: Application materials due by December 17, 2012

The University of Southern California, one of the nation’s top universities, invites applications for two tenure-track positions in the Daniel J. Epstein Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering in the Viterbi School of Engineering. Applications for all ranks (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor) will be considered. Exceptionally well qualified candidates for the rank of Professor will be considered for appointment as the Epstein Family Chair, an endowed faculty position. Applications from transformative and interdisciplinary scholars are especially encouraged. Transformative scholars are distinguished individuals whose accomplishments are transforming the disciplinary landscape.

This announcement is targeted toward growth in areas of computationally-based systems modeling and analysis, with an emphasis on areas of current and increasing importance to the ISE research community such as Healthcare Engineering and Systems Engineering (e.g., informatics and/or analytics). Senior candidates in the areas of energy and the environment, transportation and logistics, and manufacturing systems are also encouraged to apply. The applicant’s research should be grounded in general-purpose systems modeling methodologies.

We seek individuals who can provide strong, dynamic, and innovative leadership to advance excellence in research, innovation, teaching, and service to the professional community. An earned doctorate in a field closely related to Industrial and Systems Engineering is required. In addition, the position calls for energetic individuals who will participate in the university’s research enterprise and engage in classroom teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Successful candidates will establish a strong, externally funded, research program of national prominence while contributing to the core teaching mission of the ISE department.

Positions are available starting August 16, 2013. Candidates should apply via the Viterbi faculty application website: viterbi.usc.edu/facultyapplications/. Applications should include: a cover letter; curriculum vitae detailing educational background, research accomplishments and work experience; a one-page statement of current and future research; and names of a least four professional references. In order to receive full consideration, all materials should be received by December 17, 2012, but earlier application is encouraged. All applications will be held in the strictest confidence. 

Interested individuals are welcome to contact Professor Julie Higle, Chair of the Daniel J. Epstein Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (julie.higle@usc.edu or 213.740.6785).

The USC Viterbi School of Engineering is among the top engineering schools in the world. More than a third of its 180 tenured/tenure-track faculty members are fellows in their respective professional societies and 35 affiliated faculty have been elected to the National Academy of Engineering. The School is home to over 45 research centers and institutes, including the Information Sciences Institute (ISI), two National Science Foundation Engineering Research Centers, the Department of Homeland Security CREATE Center, and an Energy Frontiers Research Center (EFRC) supported by the Department of Energy. It is affiliated with the Alfred E. Mann Institute for Biomedical Engineering, the Institute for Creative Technologies, and the USC Stevens Center for Innovation. USC Viterbi faculty conduct research in leading-edge technologies with annual research expenditures exceeding $180 million.

The University of Southern California strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. Women, men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups are encouraged to apply.