DEPARTMENT: Industrial and Systems Engineering
POSITION: Open Rank Faculty Position
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San José State University
San José, California
ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION AVAILABILITY--REVISED
Subject to budgetary approval
Human Factors and Ergonomics
Industrial and Systems Engineering Department
Job Opening ID (JOID): 22650
Rank:
Open rank - Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor.
The successful candidate will be considered for one of the available endowed chair positions in the
College of Engineering.
Qualifications:
An earned Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related Engineering
discipline is required. The department offers a broad range of course topics to its students;
however the person selected for this position will be expected to be focused in Human Factors or
Ergonomics. Specifically, the candidate should possess expertise in the sciences of Human
Factors and Ergonomics as they relate to assuring that manufacturing and service systems are
designed and managed to optimize the abilities of humans. Familiarity with the sciences of work
measurement, work design, anthropometrics, perception, cognition, anthropometrics,
biomechanics, information processing, and related fields as they apply to error reduction,
productivity, and efficiency is required. Research and or professional experience in the health
care delivery system is desirable. In addition, it would be an advantage if the persons applying
for this position were well versed in one or more these areas of healthcare engineering,
engineering management or systems engineering. Preference will be given to applicants holding
at least one degree in Industrial Engineering. For appointment at the assistant professor rank, the
candidate must demonstrate potential for teaching and scholarly excellence. For appointment at
an advanced rank, the candidate must have a record of teaching excellence and scholarly
accomplishment commensurate with a tenured position. Candidate must address the needs of a
student population of great diversity – in age, cultural background, ethnicity, primary language,
and academic preparation through course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement.
Responsibilities:
The person selected for this tenure-track position will be responsible for teaching in the
undergraduate and graduate programs, administering the graduate program in Human
Factors/Ergonomics, student advising including advising HF/E Masters projects and theses, and
developing a research program related to his/her field of interest. In addition, the appointee will
actively participate in strengthening the present ties between the ISE Department and its
surrounding high tech industries and will embark on establishing new connections with high tech
companies. Additionally, the appointee will participate in Department, College, and Department
committee assignments and service activities that connect the Department to the College of
Engineering and the rest of the campus.
Salary Range:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Starting Date:
August 21, 2014
Eligibility:
Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Application Procedures: For full consideration send a letter of application, vita, statement of
teaching interests/philosophy and research plans, and contact information for at least three
references by January 15th, 2014 to
Chair of Recruitment Committee
Industrial & Systems Engineering Department
San José State University
One Washington Square
San José, CA 95192 – 0085
Include JOID # 22650 on all correspondence.
Screening of candidates will begin January 15, 2014. The position remains open until filled.
The San José State University Industrial and Systems Department
● Is a leading provider of engineering professionals to Silicon Valley’s high-tech industries.
● Offers degrees in Industrial and Systems Engineering (BS and MS) and Human Factors
and Ergonomics (MS).
● Provides faculty members with opportunities for close collaborative ties with industry and
research partners in Silicon Valley.
● Does not offer the doctoral degree, but has established alignments for doctoral studies with
other universities.
● Serves more than 270 undergraduate and graduate students. The BS Industrial and Systems
degree is accredited by ABET and has been ranked by U.S. World News as number three
in the nation among public universities not offering Ph.D. programs.
San José State University is California’s oldest institution of public higher learning. The campus is
located on the southern end of San Francisco Bay in downtown San José (Pop. 945,942), hub of the
world-famous Silicon Valley high-technology research and development center. Many of
California’s most popular national, recreational, and cultural attractions are conveniently close. A
member of the 23-campus CSU system, San José State University enrolls approximately 29,000
students, a significant percentage of whom are members of minority groups. The University is
committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty so our disciplines, students and the community
can benefit from multiple ethnic and gender perspectives.
San José State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to nondiscrimination on the bases ofrace, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, or covered veteran status consistent with applicable federal and state laws. This policy applies to all San José State University students, faculty, and staff as well as University programs and activities. Reasonable accommodations are made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Note that all San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the
California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
