Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering, Tenure Stream at UPMC
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Data Analytics, Simulation, AI/ML, Human Factors, Operations Research, Health Systems, Manufacturing, Materials, Robotics, Quality/Reliability, Interdisciplinary Research, Teaching Excellence

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description
The Department of Industrial Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for an open tenure/tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank with an expected start date of Fall 2026. We are seeking candidates in all areas of industrial engineering, including, but not limited to, data analytics, simulation, AI/ML, human factors, and operations research applied to address challenges in health systems, manufacturing, materials, robotics, quality/reliability, and other emerging areas. Applicants must hold a PhD in Industrial Engineering or a closely related field. Applicants should also have a strong methodological background and an ability to conduct impactful, cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research. Our primary search criterion is the potential to build and sustain a successful research program. Candidates should also have evidence of, or potential for, teaching excellence. Applicants should submit (1) a cover letter, (2) a detailed curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of research plans/vision, (4) a statement of teaching plans/vision, (5) up to three representative publications, and (6) a list of three or more professional references. The Department of Industrial Engineering has established an outstanding reputation in a wide variety of research areas. The department maintains vibrant programs at the undergraduate, master’s, 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 www.engineering.pitt.edu/industrial/. To ensure full consideration, candidates should apply before December 15, 2025; however, applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Please direct any inquiries (but not applications), to the search committee chair, Bopaya Bidanda at bidanda@pitt.edu.
Responsibilities
The Assistant Professor will conduct impactful, cutting-edge research and contribute to teaching at various academic levels. The position involves building and sustaining a successful research program in industrial engineering.
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