The University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering is seeking candidates for an open rank tenure-track faculty position with research interests in the broad area of operations research and industrial engineering, specifically focusing on AI-enabled modeling and optimization for various sectors.
Requirements
- research interests in the broad area of operations research and industrial engineering
- Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, (1) supply chain modeling, management, and design; (2) AI-enabled modeling and design for service operations, manufacturing, or health care. (3) novel methods and algorithms for AI-integrated decision making and optimization. (4) methods and algorithms for developing AI models under novel objectives and constraints (e.g., safety, impartiality).
- Demonstrated expertise in advancing and/or applying AI technology is highly desirable.
- highlight the practical relevance and impact of the methodologies they develop, particularly in manufacturing or healthcare systems.
- Applicants should have an outstanding academic record, exceptional potential for creative research, and a commitment to both undergraduate and graduate education in industrial and systems engineering.
- Earned PhD in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, or related fields, obtained by date of hire.
Responsibilities
- teaching undergraduate and graduate courses
- contributing to curriculum updates and innovations
- mentoring graduate students and supervising their research
- developing and directing a well-recognized and extramurally funded research program
- participating in departmental and university faculty governance
- contributing to professional and public service
- participating in interdisciplinary and collaborative efforts with other departments, schools, and colleges
Other
- Appointment to this tenure-track position requires a PhD degree be received prior to start of appointment.
- The candidate's years of experience and professional accomplishments will be commensurate with the rank sought.
- Associate and Full professor candidates must possess experience and scholarly credentials that meet the tenure standards of the UW-Madison Divisional Committee and the College of Engineering.
- Applicants will be asked to upload a single PDF file that includes a Cover Letter, CV, Teaching Statement, and Research Statement.
- For full consideration, all materials must be received no later than 11:59pm on November 22, 2025.
