University of Puerto Rico: Mayaguez - Industrial Engineering - Assistant Professor (Tenure Track)

INSTITUTION: University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez
DEPARTMENT: Industrial Engineering
POSITION: Assistant Professor (Tenure Track)
LINK: http://home.uprm.edu/hrjobs/showjob.php?id=497
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Tenure Track Position - Assistant Professor  

Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez   

The Department of Industrial Engineering at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez invites applications for a tenure-track position.  The department has 20 full-time equivalent faculty members (18 with Ph.D. degrees) and offers a B.S. in Industrial Engineering (ABET accredited), and M.E. and M.S. degrees in Industrial Engineering.  A Ph.D. program is underway.  The five-year undergraduate program has about 480 students and the graduate program about 35.  The IE Faculty conducts research in applied statistics, operations research, process automation, manufacturing systems, human factors, engineering management, service systems, and engineering education.  

Position requires a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering or closely related field at the time of appointment. The responsibilities include carrying out research, teaching, committee assignments and other service responsibilities.  Candidates should have good interpersonal skills and good communication skills in English (working knowledge of Spanish is highly desirable).  Applicants must show potential for performing quality research and teaching, and be interested in teaching a variety of industrial engineering courses. The annual starting salary for an assistant professor is $70,548.  Since Puerto Rico is a Commonwealth within the USA our faculty is eligible for applying for grants from federal agencies such as NSF, NIH, DoD, and so on. The IE Faculty has a tradition of attracting funds from local industry and federal agencies.

Job posting: http://home.uprm.edu/hrjobs/showjob.php?id=497

Please send a letter of interest, resume, academic transcripts, teaching and research statement, and copies of recent publications along with address and phone numbers of three references to:  

Dr. Viviana Cesaní

Department Head

Industrial Engineering Department, University of Puerto Rico

Call Box 9000, Mayagüez, PR  00681-9000

To speed up the application process, you may submit your documents by e-mail to vivianai.cesani@upr.edu. 

University of Texas: Arlington - Biology - Chair

INSTITUTION: University of Texas - Arlington
DEPARTMENT: Biology
POSITION: Chair
LINK: http://www.uta.edu/dna/
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Our department is searching for a new chair. In addition to the ad appended below, please see: http://www.uta.edu/dna/ and www.experiencearlington.org for additional information regarding UTA,  Arlington, and the Dallas-Ft. Worth metropolitan area (including local natural areas such as River Legacy Park).

Chair, Biology Department

THE POSITION: The University of Texas – Arlington’s Department of Biology seeks an individual with outstanding academic credentials in any field of Biology to serve as the Department Chair.  The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. and have proven management and leadership skills, as well as a track record of extramurally funded internationally recognized research and a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring.  Applicants should present a compelling vision for guiding the future trajectory of the department – one that capitalizes on recent departmental and institutional investments in faculty and research infrastructure to foster UT Arlington’s explicit goal of becoming a Tier 1 research university.

The new chair will lead a department comprised of 22 faculty, 7 full-time lecturers and 12 staff.  With over 2,029 majors across 4 undergraduate degrees, 55 M.S. students, and 52 Ph.D. students, Biology has the largest enrollment in the College of Science. Broad areas of faculty strength include: aquatic and plant ecology, genomics, molecular evolution, microbiology, and herpetology. The department offers teaching loads commensurate with a predominant research focus, as well as competitive salaries and startup packages.  Additional information about the department can be found at www.uta.edu/biology/home.html.

UT Arlington is the second largest of the fifteen-campus University of Texas System. It is a comprehensive teaching, research and public-service university organized into 12 colleges and schools offering more than 180 degree programs to over 33,000 students. U.S. News and World Report lists UT Arlington as one of the 15 most diverse universities in the country. Partnerships between UT Arlington and UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Austin, Rice University, UT Dallas, Northlake College and other educational institutions have established internationally recognized education, training and research programs.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: The Search Committee invites applications, inquiries, and nominations for this position. Applications should be accompanied by a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact details of at least five professional references. Applications and nominations will be accepted until the position is filled, and review of applications will begin immediately. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit materials prior to April 14, 2014 to the search firm assisting UT Arlington at the following address (electronic submissions preferred): 

Ryan Crawford, Principal

Parker Executive Search

rcrawford@parkersearch.com

770-307-7031 | Fax: 770-804-1917

UT Arlington is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The use of tobacco products is prohibited on UT Arlington properties. A criminal background check will be conducted on all finalists.

Shenzhen University (China) - Mechatronics and Control Engineering - Assistant or Associate Professor

INSTITUTION: Shenzhen University, China
DEPARTMENT: The Center for Human Factors and Ergonomics within the College of Mechatronics and Control Engineering
POSITION: Assistant or Associate professor level
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The Center for Human Factors and Ergonomics within the College of Mechatronics and Control Engineering of Shenzhen University, China, is conducting a search for several faculty positions at the assistant or associate professor level. 

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in human factors and ergonomics or a related discipline, and a strong research record. Competitive remuneration will be offered to successful applicants.


Interested applicants are invited to email their cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three references to Qu Xingda, PhD, at quxd@szu.edu.cn . The position is open until filled, but review of applications will begin immediately.

Wright State University - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology - Chair

INSTITUTION: Wright State University
DEPARTMENT: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
POSITION: Chair
LINK: http://jobs.wright.edu/postings/7295.
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Applications and nominations are invited for the Chair of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.  The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead and expand a department that contributes to the research and educational missions of the College of Science and Mathematics and the Boonshoft School of Medicine.

Applicants should have a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree, qualify for a tenured appointment as Associate or Full Professor, be a nationally recognized scientific leader in an area that complements departmental strengths, and have a substantial record of competitive research funding.  Candidates must have excellent interpersonal, communication, and administrative skills and a strong commitment to research, education, and teaching.

Major research interests in the department include cell signaling, molecular structure and function, molecular genomics, and NMR-based metabolomics.  The department houses the Centers for Genomics Research and the Magnetic Resonance Laboratory, and it plays an important role in the interdisciplinary Biomedical Sciences Ph.D. Program.  Opportunities exist for interactions with other basic science and clinical departments and with a diversity of regional academic, health care, and research institutions, including Wright Patterson Air Force Base.

A competitive start-up package, opportunities to hire new faculty, and laboratory space will be provided.  Departmental faculty are appointed in both the School and the College, and tenure-line faculty are collective bargaining unit members represented by AAUP.

Please submit a letter of application (including leadership/collaborative experience), curriculum vitae, the names and contact information for five references, and a one-page summary of research interests. Wright State University is committed to diversity.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.  Applications must be submitted at http://jobs.wright.edu/postings/7295.   Review of applications will begin March 31, 2014, and will continue until the position is filled.  For questions or to submit nominations, please contact David Goldstein, Ph.D., Co-Chair of the Search Committee at david.goldstein@wright.edu, or by phone (937)775-2655.  Please visit http://med.wright.edu/bmb to learn more about the department and http://wright.edu for information regarding Wright State University and the Dayton area.

Wright State University is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity/ Employer. ​

Mercer University - Industrial Engineering - Assistant Professor (Tenure-track)

INSTITUTION: Mercer University
DEPARTMENT: Industrial Engineering
POSITION: Assistant Professor (tenure-track)
LINK: https://www.mercerjobs.com/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp

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Mercer University

School of Engineering

Macon, GA

https://www.mercerjobs.com/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp

The Department of Industrial Engineering at Mercer University invites applications for a tenure-track 9 month faculty position at the assistant or associate professor level in the area of industrial engineering, starting August 2014. Priority will be given to individuals capable of teaching undergraduate and graduate industrial engineering courses. Candidates with expertise and scholarly interests in the integration of research with service in areas related to operations research and/or manufacturing are of particular interest.

Mercer's undergraduate engineering program is ABET/EAC accredited. The School of Engineering offers both Bachelor and Master of Science in Engineering degrees with specializations in biomedical, computer, electrical, environmental, industrial, and mechanical as well as engineering related programs in technical communications and industrial management. The undergraduate curriculum is dynamic, innovative, broadly based, and includes the option of an integrated BSE/MSE degree program for qualified candidates. Total engineering enrollment is just over 700 students. Visit the School of Engineering website at http://www.mercer.edu/engineering for more information.

Mercer University is a private and comprehensive university and includes the Mercer Engineering Research Center in nearby Warner Robins, GA. The metropolitan Macon area, located 90 miles south of Atlanta, has a population of 250,000 and enjoys a four-season climate and a wealth of nearby historic, cultural, and recreational attractions.   

Minimum qualifications include an earned Ph.D. from an accredited college/university in industrial engineering or a closely related field. Those with industry experience and/or professional registration are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be an effective communicator with a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, service, and scholarship focused on support of the institution's educational mission.

Interested and qualified individuals desiring to join the school's dedicated faculty should complete the brief online application and attach a current curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of research interests, and a list of four professional references. Screening of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.    

North Dakota State University - Industrial Manufacturing Engineering Dept - Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track)

INSTITUTION: North Dakota State University
DEPARTMENT: The Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Department
POSITION: Assistant Professor (tenure-track)
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The Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Department at North Dakota State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position.  Candidates with strength in optimization, supply chain, quality or reliability are especially encouraged to apply, although all areas of industrial engineering will be considered. Review of applications will begin in January 2014.  Successful candidate is expected to establish a program of externally-funded research in industrial engineering and produce an excellent record of scholarly publications; teach undergraduate and graduate courses; supervise MS and PhD students; and provide service to the university, to the state, and to the appropriate professional organizations. 

To apply, please visit: http://jobs.ndsu.edu/postings/4118.

Candidates are required to submit an application with curriculum vitae, statement of teaching and research interests and list of names and contact information of at least three references.

North Dakota State University is a Carnegie Very High Research Activity and an NSF ADVANCE IT Institution. 

Minimum Qualifications:

-    PhD degree in industrial engineering or closely related discipline

-    At least one degree in industrial engineering

-    Credentials to teach a variety of courses in industrial engineering, both undergraduate and graduate level

-    Strong interest and potential to develop a sponsored research program

-    Effective oral and written communication skills

-    Interest and ability to interact and collaborate effectively with a diversity of colleagues and students

Preferred Qualifications

-    Post‐doctoral or industrial experience

-    Teaching experience

-    Professional certification