Description The Department of Industrial and Management Systems Engineering (IMSE) at West Virginia University (WVU) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant/Associate Professor level to support its ongoing expansion and the strategic initiative of enriching its online graduate education and research. The anticipated start date is January 2025 or August 2025. The position is open to all Industrial/Systems/Safety Engineering research areas. However, the faculty candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas are highly desirable:
- Decision/systems analytics
- Informatics/data science
- Sustainable and green manufacturing
The position is expected to contribute to various industrial/systems/safety engineering sectors, including but not limited to healthcare, energy, human-machine interaction, supply chains, logistics, aviation, manufacturing, engineering management, occupational safety and health, and service engineering.
Qualifications Eligible candidates must hold an earned doctorate in industrial/systems/safety Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline at the time of appointment.The successful candidates must have the ability to (1) teach lecture (in-person and online), laboratory, or design courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, (2) develop and sustain an independent, nationally recognized, externally sponsored research program, (3) collaborate within multi-disciplinary teams of faculty and other researchers across colleges and institutions, and (4) be engaged in professional activities. Candidates for the rank of Associate Professor must have an outstanding record of teaching, research, and service. West Virginia University is the comprehensive Land Grant University of the State of West Virginia and a Carnegie Classification of Highest Research Activity (i.e., R1 University). Morgantown is ranked among the most livable small cities in the country. The community lies within a high technology corridor that also includes several federal research facilities, such as the NASA's Independent Verification and Validation Facility (IV&V), U.S. Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory, the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The city is located within reasonable driving distances from Pittsburgh, PA and Washington, DC. Additional details on the area and the university are available at and Morgantown is a safe, inclusive, and family-friendly community. WVU provides faculty members with a supportive environment for developing a visible and productive career ( and a range of progressive policies to support work-life integration ( WVU also offers a Dual Career Program to assist partners in their career transition and job search and belongs to the OH/Western PA/WV Higher Education Recruitment Consortium ( To apply for this opportunity, visit Applicants must submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, research statement, statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for at least three professional references. Only candidates who submit complete documentation of professional quality will be considered in the review process. Review of applications will begin October 1, 2024. For further information, contact IMSE Chair, Dr. Ashish Nimbarte, by telephone (304-###-####) or e-mail (...@mail.wvu.edu) or visit the IMSE website at West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and engaging working environment and actively seek candidates who bring diverse ideas, approaches and experiences.Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. We value diversity among our faculty, staff and students and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.