Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering - Assistant or Associate Professor

Position Title: Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering - Assistant or Associate Professor Appointment Type: Faculty Job Description: Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: The Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering, in the College of Engineering at Iowa State University (ISU), invites applications for a tenured/tenure track hire at the rank of assistant professor OR associate professor to start in Fall 2027 in the area of automation and robotics with foundational expertise in either advanced manufacturing or human factors and ergonomics. Successful candidates will be expected to establish, sustain and grow a world-class externally funded research program that complements or aligns with the department's areas through independent and collaborative efforts. Successful candidates will also be expected to establish a record of scholarship at the highest levels, contribute to the teaching missions at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and engage in institutional service and service to the profession. Candidates should have strong communication skills and exhibit the potential for long-term leadership in supporting the mission of the department, college, and university. The Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering is committed to sustaining a collegial, positive, and productive environment for each individual and the collective benefit of all. All faculty members are expected to exhibit and convey good citizenship withing department, college, and university activities, interact collegially and maintain the highest standards of integrity and ethical behavior.   Required Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. or equivalent degree in industrial engineering or a closely aligned field Associate Professor candidates must also meet the university standards for appointment to the rank, including significant experience/accomplishments in the candidate's area of expertise   Preferred Qualifications: Evidence of ability to establish an independent research program in either advanced manufacturing or human factors Evidence of ability or potential for teaching excellence in either advanced manufacturing or human factors Evidence of collaboration in research and education   Department/Program & College Description: The IMSE Department offers B.S, MEng, M.S., and Ph.D. degree programs in Industrial Engineering, as well as M.Eng. programs in Systems Engineering and Engineering Management. IMSE has an undergraduate enrollment of more than 450 students and graduate enrollment of approximately 100 students. IMSE has maintained externally funded research expenditures of around $4 million annually and demonstrates a commitment to diversity among faculty, staff, and students who can enrich University objectives in the areas of research, teaching, and service. In May of 2025 the IMSE department moved into the newly constructed 75,354 square feet Therkildsen Industrial Engineering Building dedicated t…