Willamette University · 4 months ago
Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering / Operations Research
Portland Campus
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$100K/yr - $100K/yrWillamette University is a nationally-renowned private university located in Salem, Oregon, and is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering / Operations Research. The successful candidate will primarily contribute to teaching in the ABET-compliant Bachelor of Science degree program and will be expected to engage students through high-quality instruction.
Education
Responsibilities
Teach in any SCIS degree program, primarily contributing to the school’s new ABET-compliant Bachelor of Science degree in industrial engineering and operations research
Teach 5 classes per year
Elevate the classroom experience for students using research/scholarship
May be required to teach at both campuses in the same semester
May be required to teach evening courses
Qualification
Required
A Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Statistics, or closely related field is required
Candidates with expertise in process optimization using software (preferably FlexSim and/or Arena), stochastic processes, probability, statistics, statistical engineering, or operations research will be given special consideration
Full time faculty in SCIS typically teach 5 classes per year
Candidates who are comfortable using their research/scholarship to elevate the classroom experience for students
Candidates may be required to teach at both campuses in the same semester
Faculty may also be required to teach evening courses
Candidates will need to upload the following documents separately as part of your online application in the 'Resume/CV' section: A cover letter describing your qualifications, interest in this position, and vision for engaging students in the classroom and beyond (2 page limit), A complete curriculum vitae, A research statement (2 page limit), A teaching statement (2 page limit), The names and contact information for three professional references
Employment will be contingent on a successful criminal background check
Benefits
Options for health, dental, life insurance, retirement, substantial paid time off, tuition and more
Company
Willamette University
Willamette is a private liberal arts university in Salem, Oregon.
Founded in 1842
501-1000 employees
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