Assistant Professor - Strategic Engineering Management of Industrial Systems - AY 25/26

Company: Opt For Healthy Living
Location: San Luis Obispo
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

Assistant Professor - Strategic Engineering Management of Industrial Systems - AY 25/26Apply now Job no: 542398 Work type: Instructional Faculty - Tenured/Tenure-Track Location: San Luis Obispo Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - EngineeringThe Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Department in the College of Engineering at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California (Cal Poly) is excited to invite applications for a full-time, academic year, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank beginning Fall 2025.The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and master's level courses, support and expand curricular development in industrial engineering, pursue research in one's area of expertise, and provide service to the department, the university, and the community. We are particularly seeking candidates with teaching and research interests in strategic engineering management of systems for energy, health, technology, services, or other industrial applications, including but not limited to areas such as: modeling, simulation, and analysis of sustainable and resilient systems; technology integration and management for Industry 4.0/5.0; engineering economics and change management; product development; industrial informatics for strategic data-driven decision-making; and integration of social and technical systems.Salary will be commensurate with education and experience of the individual selected. Qualified candidates with industry experience are encouraged to apply. Anticipated hiring range: $106,000 - $118,000 per year.At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees, and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences, and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility. Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.ABOUT THE DEPARTMENTAs a premier comprehensive polytechnic university, Cal Poly is ranked as the best public master's university in the western U.S., while its Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering program is also ranked as one of the best public master's level programs in the United States. The program has a strong focus on undergraduate and masters level education through a laboratory intensive, hands-on curriculum. The 30+ tenured, tenure-track, and lecturer/adjunct faculty in the department are dedicated engineers with a passion for teaching, innovative applied research, interacting with students, and advising student club activities. Our "learn by doing" philosophy (https://www.calpoly.edu/learn-by-doing) is emphasized in the curriculum by the large number of design-centered laboratories, integrating design throughout the curriculum, and the senior project capstone design experience. These prepare graduates for careers in operations management, production planning and scheduling, facility design, human factors design, data analysis and decision-making, quality control and reliability, economic and resource planning, and process improvement.The Cal Poly College of Engineering strongly values diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), as part of our focus on equitable student success. The Cal Poly College of Engineering is excited to invite applications to fill multiple tenure-track faculty positions across eight departments to start September 2025. Successful applicants show evidence or demonstrate the potential to implement inclusive and equity-minded teaching strategies as well as increase curricular coverage of the intersection of engineering and computing with societal challenges, particularly around DEI issues. Successful candidates will be expected to contribute to the college's goals in these areas.An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in industrial engineering, systems engineering, computer/data science, or a closely related field from an accredited institution or international equivalent is required for appointment. Candidates nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) will be considered but must provide proof that the doctorate was awarded prior to or by the start of the appointment.Candidates must have a strong commitment to inclusive teaching excellence and laboratory-based instruction as well as broad-based knowledge of industrial or manufacturing engineering. Demonstrated ability in written and oral use of the English language is required.The successful candidate must have the ability to work effectively with students, staff, and faculty from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The ideal candidate will show evidence of attention to and/or the potential to contribute on issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion across their teaching, scholarship, and service.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSPreference will be given to those who can show evidence of working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environment.Candidates with relevant industry experience and/or professional certifications are encouraged to apply. Past experience and a commitment to working in a multidisciplinary and collaborative setting that will enhance diversity and inclusion is preferred.SPECIAL CONDITIONSThe person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive.For health and well-being, Cal Poly is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.HOW TO APPLYTo apply, applicants are encouraged to provide the following supplemental documents: (1) a cover letter providing some details of the applicant's qualifications and interest in the position; (2) a current CV; (3) a statement of teaching philosophy; (4) a statement of goals and plans for research; (5) a copy of unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be required prior to appointment); (6) a diversity statement that demonstrates the candidate's experience or potential with respect to supporting the college of engineering's goals related to diversity, equity and inclusion.In particular, our vision statement is: "The Cal Poly College of Engineering will be nationally recognized for its rapidly diversifying student population and unique, inclusive Learn by Doing educational and applied research experiences." Candidate's diversity statement should convey how their teaching, research, and/or service at Cal Poly will contribute to this vision.Please be prepared to provide three professional references with names and email addresses when completing the online faculty application. For full consideration, candidates are encouraged to apply by the Review Begin Date, December 7, 2024. Applications received after this date may be considered.For questions, please contact Daniel Waldorf, IME Department Chair via dwaldorf@calpoly.edu.
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