Mississippi State University - Industrial & Systems Engineering - Two Assistant/Associate Professor (Tenure-Track) Positions

INSTITUTION: Mississippi State University
DEPARTMENT: Industrial & Systems Engineering
POSITION: Two Assistant/Associate Professor (Tenure-Track) Positions
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The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Mississippi State University is seeking applicants for two open tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant and/or Associate Professor level. While the department is primarily interested in candidates with backgrounds in production systems, management systems, and/or operations research, qualified candidates in all areas of industrial and systems engineering are welcome to apply.  The expected start date is August 16, 2015; however, an earlier start date may be possible.

A Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, or a closely related field, is required.  Professional registration, or ability to qualify for registration, and a B.S. degree in engineering are highly desired.  Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.  Applicants must have a demonstrated potential to develop a sponsored program of externally funded research with results published in refereed journals, teach undergraduate and graduate level courses, and provide service to the university and profession.

Mississippi State University is designated by the Carnegie Institute as a very high research activity institution, the highest level of recognition bestowed on a doctoral-granting institution in the United States.  The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering is one of eight academic departments in the Bagley College of Engineering.  The Department offers an ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree program in industrial engineering as well as master’s and doctoral degrees.  The undergraduate enrollment is 173 students, and the graduate enrollment is 29 master’s students and 50 doctoral students.  The website is www.ise.msstate.edu.

Applicants must apply on-line at www.jobs.msstate.edu by completing the Personal Data Information form and attaching a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a document listing the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references.  The review of applicants will begin November 15, 2014 and continue until the position is filled.

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Females and Minorities are encouraged to apply.