Posted on Friday, February 22, 2008
Assistant Professor - University of Massachusetts, Amherst

THE University of Massachusetts - Amherst invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering in the area of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research. A Ph.D. degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, or a closely related field is required. We especially encourage candidates with interests in Healthcare Systems including Medicine, Biology and Bioinformatics and Systems or Services Engineering.

Faculty members are expected to develop a strong sponsored research program, mentor graduate students and contribute to the teaching and learning experience of undergraduate and graduate students.

The University of Massachusetts Amherst is situated ninety miles west of Boston in the vicinity of four vibrant liberal arts colleges in a region offering exceptional and diverse cultural and recreational opportunities.

Applicants should, in a single PDF file, provide a statement of their teaching and research interests, curriculum vitae, names of at least four persons who may be contacted regarding the candidateʼs qualifications and a brief abstract for a seminar to be presented if invited for an interview. The department, with twenty four full-time faculty members (three female, two Hispanic) has a strong commitment to diversity and welcomes applications from women and candidates from other minority groups. Review of applications will begin March 3, 2008 and continue until suitable candidates are identified.

Applications preferred by email: ie_search@ecs.umass.edu

Mail:
Chair, IE Faculty Search Committee
Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
University of Massachusetts
160 Governors Drive
Amherst, MA 01003-9265

The University of Massachusetts is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Women and Members of Minority Groups are Encouraged to Apply