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Assistant Professor, Industrial Engineering
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Position Number: 5387458
Location: Reno, NV
Position Type: Engineering - Industrial & Manufacturing

Assistant Professor, Industrial Engineering

R0143419
University of Nevada, Reno - Main Campus

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.

If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or jobs@unr.edu. For UNR Med professional job postings, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at (775) 784-6778.

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 Professor position in Industrial Engineering in all areas of research and teaching in industrial engineering. Example of 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

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 a research focus on optimization, supply chain theory and modeling, logistics, critical materials supply chain, process modeling, and quality control preferred.

Compensation Grade

Assistant Professor, tenure-track, 9-month

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.

Remarkable Retirement!

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 17.50% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.

The total compensation package includes a competitive salary, moving allowance (if applicable), a rich retirement plan, health insurance options that include dental and vision, life insurance, along with many other benefits. Additionally, there is a grant-in-aid educational benefit for faculty and dependents. For more information, please visit: UNR Benefits

Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples' professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Program

Department Information

The Chemical and Materials Engineering Department is a vibrant, growing place to work and excel. Externally funded research has led to the establishment of a world-class research facility. Thanks to substantial growth in both student enrollment and tenure-track faculty positions, the College of Engineering completed a new ~100,000 sq. ft. engineering building in 2022. For further information about the CME Department is available at: http://www.unr.edu/cme/

College Information

In the past decade, substantial growth in both student enrollment and tenure-track faculty positions has led the College of Engineering to unprecedented success and new levels of performance that contributed significantly to the University's elevation to Carnegie R1 status. Enrollment has doubled since 2008, and in the most recent fiscal year, new research funding surpassed $19 million. In 2020, the 100,000-square-foot William N. Pennington Engineering Building opened. With its 150 graduate workstations, 40 laboratories and ISO Class 5 (Class 100) cleanroom, our students and faculty will build on the College's robust tradition of excellence in pursuit of high-impact research that improves lives in our state, across our nation and around the world. https://www.unr.edu/engineering

Contact Information

Search Chair, Dr. Victor R. Vasquez at victor.vasquez@unr.edu

Professor and Chair

Exempt
Yes

Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Attach the following attachments to your application

1) Resume/CV

2) Cover Letter with statement of qualifications

3) Statement of research philosophy and future research plans

4) Statement of teaching philosophy and interests. Include description of the courses of the industrial engineering curriculum interested in teaching and the development of any new courses.

5) Contact Information for Three Professional References

6) Please write a brief statement (one page maximum) about how you would contribute toward our mission of creating a culturally inclusive environment in the role for which you are applying.

Application Review

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. The committee will begin application review on October 15, 2024.

This posting is open until filled.

This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received, or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member's first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).

About Us

The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading American public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada's original land-grant university, the University serves 21,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.

Classified by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 ("Very High Research") university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the "Best National Universities" and "Best National Public Universities." It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times' "Top Colleges for Economic Diversity."

Since 2009, nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevada's first medical school - the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine - and it delivers on its original land-grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Small Business Development Center, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, and Wolf Pack Athletics.

The main campus is in Reno, Nevada, a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe, the beautiful, 290-acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. In recent years, the University has expanded to include two additional locations: the Redfield Campus in south Reno and the Wayne L. Prim campus in Incline Village, which is the home of the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe.

As part of the Nevada System of Higher Education - comprised of two research universities, one state college, four community colleges and an environmental research institute - the University is committed to developing strong partnerships with each of these institutions for the benefit of all Nevadans.

Through its commitment to high-impact education, world-improving research and creative activity, and outreach that's transforming Nevada's communities and businesses, the University continues its nearly 150-year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world.

The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.

Today, the University delivers on its original land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students' cognitive growth and academic achievement - all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education.

For more information, please visit the University's website.

University of Nevada, Reno

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Founded in 1874, the University of Nevada, Reno is the State of Nevadas land grant institution with a statewide mission and presence. The University of Nevada, Reno is a Carnegie I Research Institution and has been recognized as a "Top Tier" Best National University by U.S. News & World Report. With an enrollment of nearly 21,000 students we offer 145 Tier 1 accredited degree programs. Located in the picturesque Truckee Meadows the University of Nevada, Reno is surrounded by numerous state and national parks, is 45 minutes from beautiful Lake Tahoe, and four hours from San Francisco.

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. We are an inclusive and engaged community and recognize the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age, disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, or religion.