Assistant Professor in Manufacturing Systems and Artificial Intelligence

The Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering at the University of Missouri

The Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering at the University of Missouri invites applications for a position in Manufacturing Systems and Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the Assistant Professor level. Applicants should have a demonstrated potential in manufacturing systems in one of the following focus areas: 1) Industrial Internet of Things / Industry 4.0, 2) Machine learning and AI-based cyber-physical systems, 3) Real-time sensing, analytics, and process control for smart manufacturing, 4) Robotics/automation/human-robot interaction; or 5) Bio-manufacturing; all focused on improving the design and operation of future manufacturing systems. Successful candidates will be expected to be leaders in their field, have a sustainable externally funded research program or demonstrated ability, and be capable of successfully mentoring graduate students and developing undergraduate and/or graduate courses in these areas.

Applicants should have an earned doctorate in industrial engineering or a related field by start of their appointment.
Candidates will be evaluated on strong written and oral communication skills, and a publication record in nationally recognized journals.

Please follow the instructions on the website and upload a cover letter, curriculum vita, a statement of research and teaching accomplishments and goals, a representative research paper, and contact information for at least three references.

Any questions regarding the application procedure may be directed to Professor James Noble at NobleJ@missouri.edu, Search Committee Chair, College of Engineering, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211.

The University of Missouri is a Tier I research institution and one of only 60 public and private U.S. universities invited to membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities. Missouri was founded in 1839 in Columbia as the first public university west of the Mississippi River. Today, with an enrollment of more than 35,000 students, 13,000 full-time employees and 300,000 alumni, Mizzou is a $2.2 billion enterprise and an important investment for the state and nation.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

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