Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering - Appointment Stream

The Department of Industrial Engineering, at the University of Pittsburgh in the Swanson School of Engineering invites applications for a full-time appointment stream Assistant Professor position.  Please note that while this position is not in the tenure stream, it does provide strong job security as well as the opportunity for professional growth to the associate and full professor ranks.   

Applicants should have a strong interest in teaching a variety of core industrial engineering topics.  Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering or a closely related field.  Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

The  successful  candidate  must  have  outstanding  teaching  abilities  that  complement  and enhance the teaching and research mission of the Swanson School.  The individual will be expected to prepare and teach courses in multiple core IE areas within the program, including (but not necessarily limited to) engineering management, supply chain, productivity analysis, human factors, facility layout and product design at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.  The faculty will also be responsible for advising students and collaborating with industry partners to ensure the relevance of the curriculum.   

Applicants should submit (1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of teaching interests and qualifications, including evidence of teaching abilities, and (4) a list of three professional references. 

The Department of Industrial Engineering proudly celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2021 and has established an outstanding reputation for excellence in teaching, research, and service to the industrial engineering profession. The department maintains vibrant programs at the undergraduate, masters and doctoral levels; offers excellent laboratory facilities; and benefits from many contacts with regional and national corporations. Additional information about the department can be found at https://www.engineering.pitt.edu/industrial/ .

To ensure full consideration, candidates should apply before  August 15, 2022; however, applications will be reviewed until the positions are filled. Please direct any inquiries (but not applications), to the search committee chair, Karen Bursic, at [email protected] . 

About the Swanson School of Engineering  

The University of Pittsburgh’s Swanson School of Engineering is one of the oldest engineering programs in the U.S. and is consistently ranked among the top 25 public engineering programs by U.S. News & World Report. The Swanson School has excelled in basic and applied research during the past decade with focus areas in sustainability, energy systems, advanced manufacturing, bioengineering, micro-and nanosystems, computational modeling, and advanced materials development. More than 130 faculty members serve nearly 4,000 undergraduate, graduate, and Ph.D. students across six departments: bioengineering, chemical and petroleum engineering, civil and environmental engineering, electrical and computer engineering, industrial engineering, and mechanical engineering and materials science. 

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity, EOE, including disability/vets. 

About Pitt  

Founded in 1787, the University of Pittsburgh is an internationally renowned leader in health sciences, learning, and research. A top-10 recipient of NIH funding since 1998, Pitt repeatedly ranks as the best public university in the Northeast, per The Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education. Pitt consists of a campus in Pittsburgh—home to 16 undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools—and four regional campuses located throughout western Pennsylvania. Pitt offers nearly 500 distinct degree programs, serves more than 33,000 students, employs more than 14,000 faculty and staff, and awards 9,000 degrees system-wide. The vibrant “big little city” environment of Pittsburgh is within 500 miles of more than half the U.S. population and less than a 90-minute flight from 50 percent of North America's population and provides an affordable and engaging socioeconomic climate for individuals and families.  

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.