Tenured: Professor

Tenured: Professor Industrial & Systems Engineering

Location College Station, Texas

Open Date 10/7/2026

Position ID 192848

Description

The Wm. Michael Barnes ’64 Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISEN) in the College of Engineering at Texas A&M University invites applications for two tenured full professor positions.

The ISEN department has nationally recognized strengths spanning four research fields: Advanced Manufacturing, Data Science, Human and Health Systems Engineering (Human Factors and Ergonomics), and Operations Research. The department comprises 31 tenured and tenure-track faculty and 15 teaching-focused faculty, many of whom hold distinguished national and international honors, including the Frank and Lillian Gilbreth Industrial Engineering Award, the Albert G. Holzman Distinguished Educator Award, Fellow status in IISE, HFES, SME, ASME, and ASEE, and leadership roles such as Editors-in-Chief of major scholarly journals. The ISEN student population is comprised of 800 undergraduate students (sophomore to senior level) and 200 graduate students. More information about ISEN is available at https://engineering.tamu.edu/industrial.

We welcome outstanding candidates across all major areas of Industrial and Systems Engineering. Particularly, those whose expertise advances the intersection of data science and engineering, artificial intelligence, and broader departmental themes are encouraged to apply. Exceptional candidates will be considered for the Liollio Chair.

Successful candidates are expected to provide intellectual leadership, strengthen interdisciplinary collaborations, and contribute significantly to the department’s research and educational missions. The candidate will also play a role in teaching and curricular development. Responsibilities also include advising and mentoring graduate students, developing and sustaining an independent externally funded research program, participating actively in departmental governance and service, and contributing to the broader profession.

This is a 9-month academic appointment, with the possibility of additional summer support contingent upon need and availability of funds. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2027.

Qualifications

Applicants must have an earned doctorate in industrial and systems engineering, computer science, computer engineering, statistics, or a related engineering or science discipline. Applicants must demonstrate strong evidence of excellence in research, teaching, and service appropriate to rank, as well as the ability to contribute to the department’s strategic priorities.

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a personal statement (to include philosophy and plans for research, teaching, and service, as applicable), and a list of four references (including postal addresses, phone numbers and email addresses) by applying for this specific position at apply.interfolio.com/194414. Candidates should indicate in their cover letter which position they are applying for.

Applications will be accepted at any time. The application review will begin on January 15, 2027. It is anticipated that the appointment will begin in Fall 2027. For additional information regarding this position, please contact Dr. Maryam Zahabi at [email protected].