Description:

The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) at the University of Houston invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in Supply Chain, Logistics, and Technology (SCLT). We seek candidates with a strong methodological foundation in areas such as Optimization, Operations Research, Statistics, and Machine Learning, with impactful applications in fields including Supply Chain and Logistics, Transportation, Energy, Health, Sustainability, or Security.

The ISE Department has 24 full-time faculty members and approximately 900 students enrolled in bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs. The department is experiencing rapid growth in both research activity and student enrollment. Faculty have opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the university and in the Houston community in areas including supply chain, logistics, transportation, energy, power systems, resilience, smart cities, sustainability, and manufacturing.

The University of Houston (UH) is a Carnegie-designated Tier One public research university and the flagship institution of the UH System. With more than 47,000 students, UH is consistently recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, research innovation, and community engagement. The university maintains strong collaborations with the world-renowned Texas Medical Center, NASA’s Johnson Space Center, and Houston’s energy, healthcare, and technology industries. Faculty enjoy access to outstanding research facilities, opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration, and strong support for securing competitive external funding.

Located on a 600-acre campus near downtown, the University of Houston is situated in the nation’s fourth-largest city. Houston is the energy capital of the world and home to leading firms in engineering, construction, technology, biomedical industries, and NASA’s Johnson Space Center, as well as the Texas Medical Center. The region offers a dynamic economy, rich cultural life, major league sports, and year-round outdoor activities.

Qualifications
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering or a closely related field. Successful candidates are expected to establish a nationally recognized, externally funded research program and contribute to the department’s teaching mission. At the junior level, candidates should demonstrate strong potential for scholarship, teaching, service, and securing competitive research funding.

Salary and rank commensurate with experience.

The University of Houston is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

Application
Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled, with full consideration given to those received by December 1. Applicants should submit (1) a cover letter highlighting the candidate’s strengths and interest in the position, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of research interest, (4) a statement of teaching interest, and (5) names and contact information of three references. Please go to https://uh.edu/human-resources/careers/ and complete your online application.

Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidate.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e., communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the security and integrity of the research is maintained.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.