Lehigh University - Industrial and Systems Engineering - Professor of Practice, Healthcare Systems Engineering

INSTITUTION: Lehigh University
DEPARTMENT: Industrial and Systems Engineering
POSITION: Professor of Practice, Healthcare Systems Engineering
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P.C. Rossin College of Engineering & Applied Science

Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering

Professor of Practice, Healthcare Systems Engineering

The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Lehigh University invites applications for a   Professor  of   Practice  position  in  Healthcare  Systems  Engineering  (HSE).      We  welcome applications from experienced individuals with strong backgrounds in healthcare operations and management and knowledge of systems engineering in healthcare. Ideally candidates would have a Master’s  or  PhD  degree  in  Industrial  Engineering,  Management, Hospital  Administration, or  a related area and a substantial experience in the healthcare field.

The Professor of Practice will serve as program administrator of the HSE Master’s degree program, and will be responsible for student recruiting and advising, and will be heavily involved in program development.  He or she will also be responsible for developing and teaching healthcare systems courses, organizing and supervising student projects in the program’s capstone course, establishing relationships with industry and government agencies, developing and working with the HSE Industry Advisory Council. The initial appointment is for three years, and is renewable.

The HSE program had its first class in 2011 and has quickly grown to be one of the leading such programs in  the  country.    The  program  currently  has  over  50  active  students,  an  active  and supportive Industrial Advisory Council with 30  corporate members, and many active research projects.

Established in 1926, the ISE Department currently has 18 full-time faculty members, about 165 undergraduate and 240 graduate students, 40 of whom are Ph.D. students. We offer comprehensive research and education programs at the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. levels.

All applications must be submitted online at:  https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/Lehigh/HSE. Review of applications  will  begin  October  15,  2014  and  will  continue  until  the  position  is  filled.    The application should include a cover letter, a curriculum vita, and names and addresses of at least three references. The applicant should also submit a statement outlining vision for student recruiting, industrial partnerships, and development of support for the program and related scholarly activities.  The application, as well as inquiries may be addressed to Professor Robert H. Storer, Search Committee Chair, rhs2@Lehigh.edu.

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