Job No. 155970
- Job Title:
- Assistant / Associate Professor, Industrial Engineering
- Employer:
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University of Nevada-Reno
- Location:
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Reno , NV
- Posting Date:
- 24-Jul-2025
- Description:
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Job Description
The University of Nevada, Reno is excited to announce the launch of a new industrial engineering program to be initially housed under its Chemical and Materials Science Engineering Department. This initiative marks a significant expansion of the university’s engineering offerings, designed to meet the growing demand for industrial engineers in various sectors in the state of Nevada.
The new industrial engineering program at UNR is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to optimize complex systems, processes, and organizations. By integrating principles of engineering, mathematics, and management, the program aims to produce graduates who can improve efficiency, productivity, and quality in manufacturing, lithium supply chain, logistics, healthcare, and other growing industries in the state of Nevada and nationwide.
This is a great opportunity for new faculty to have the chance of shaping the program from the ground up, contributing to curriculum development, research initiatives, and the creation of a vibrant academic community around industrial engineering.
The Chemical and Materials Engineering department invites applications for a tenure-track, 9-month, Assistant or Associate Professor position in Industrial Engineering in all areas of research and teaching in industrial engineering. Example areas of interest for this position include optimization, supply chain theory and modeling, logistics, critical materials supply chain, process modeling, and quality control preferred.
Required Qualifications **Candidates will be hired at the level that is comparable to experience
All applicants must have a Doctoral Degree in industrial engineering or another closely related field.
Responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate instruction, cutting-edge research, service to the university and the profession.
Candidates whose specialization and interests complement existing research and instructional strengths in the department and affiliated programs will be preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
Research specialization in any area of industrial engineering. Individuals with research focus on optimization, supply chain theory and modeling, logistics, critical materials supply chain, process modeling, and quality control preferred.
Compensation Grade
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Academic Faculty (9- month). Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.
- Contact information:
- University of Nevada-Reno
- Reno, NV 89557
- United States
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