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Inside Higher Ed · 10 hours ago

Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Fall 2026 (1/2)

Knoxville, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is inviting applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering. The successful candidates will establish a research program, supervise graduate students, and teach courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels, focusing on systems engineering, optimization, and related areas.

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Responsibilities

Establish and maintain a scholarly and externally funded research program

Supervise graduate students

Develop and teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels

Provide service to the Department

Qualification

PhD in Industrial EngineeringResearch funding acquisitionTeaching experienceSystems engineeringOptimizationQuantum computingAI applicationsInterdisciplinary collaborationProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

An earned doctorate in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Operations Research, or a closely related field is required, and the PhD should be in hand by the time of appointment

Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment

Strong commitment to teaching excellence

Publications in leading journals are expected