Professor and Chair
University of Texas at Arlington
Position Information
| Posting Number | F00407P |
|---|---|
| Position Title | Professor and Chair |
| Department | Industrial Engineering |
| Location | Arlington |
| Job Family | Faculty |
| Position Status | Full-time |
| Rank | Tenured |
| Work Hours | Standard |
| Open to | External and Internal |
| FLSA | Exempt |
| Duration | Funding expected to continue |
| Pay Basis | |
| Benefits Eligible | Yes |
| Job Summary | The Department of Industrial, Manufacturing and Systems Engineering (IMSE) in the College of Engineering, the University of Texas at Arlington, invites applications for a Professor and Department Chair, with tenure. The Chair will provide vision and leadership that will guide the IMSE department toward achieving world-class research excellence while continuing the tradition of its high-quality teaching programs. The Chair will enable the IMSE department to significantly increase its research funding and endowments to address national and international challenges, while fostering collaborations with industry, government groups, and within the university and with other universities. University Information The University of Texas at Arlington is in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of approximately 46,000 students, UTA is the largest institution in North Texas and the second largest in the UT System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution and as a Texas Tier One institution. In 2021, UTA received the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for its deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and No. 1 in Texas for the number of degrees awarded to African American students (Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, 2021). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has the fifth-most ethnically diverse undergraduate population in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is among the top 50 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023), and its approximately 250,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 23 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to the UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas. Department and College/School Information The College of Engineering provides one of the most comprehensive engineering programs in the nation, with 12 baccalaureate, 13 master’s, and 9 doctoral programs with approximately 9,500 students from over 100 different countries. The IMSE Department consists of a talented, and collaborative faculty of 21 members and about 500 students (http://www.uta.edu/ie/). The IMSE Department offers BS, MS, and PhD degrees in Industrial Engineering, an MS in Engineering Management, and multiple graduate certificate programs. Areas of current faculty research include data analytics and operations research, engineering education, engineering statistics, human factors, logistics, manufacturing, and systems engineering & engineering management with applications areas such as healthcare, sustainability, energy, transportation, and defense. The IMSE Department houses multiple labs including the Center on Stochastic Modeling, Optimization, and Statistics (COSMOS) (https://cosmos.uta.edu/ ), and the RFID, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Lab (RAID) (https://www.uta.edu/rfid ). In addition, collaborations are encouraged with UT Arlington’s Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (https://www.tmac.org/ ), and the UT Arlington Research Institute (https://utari.uta.edu/ ). |
| Benefits at UTA | We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University. To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link: https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php |
| CBC Requirement | It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University. |
| Essential Duties and Responsibilities | Successful candidates are expected to continue our tradition of welcoming and promoting a broad range of thought and approaches to educational strategies and to foster a sense of belonging within the faculty, staff, and student community. Other duties and responsibilities include: · Pursuing and achieving departmental excellence in teaching, research, and service. · Strategic planning and goal setting aligned with institutional efforts at the college and university level. · Directs and coordinates the academic, operational, personnel, student, and selected budgetary activities of the department. · Management and professional development of faculty members and staff. · Addressing questions, complaints, grievances, and suggestions from faculty, staff, and students. · Provide leadership to achieve healthy student enrollment outcomes related to new student enrollment and to student success including course completions, student retention, graduation rates and timely degree completion. |
| Required Qualifications | A Ph.D. degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a closely related area is required. Candidates should possess excellent leadership and interpersonal skills and have a strong record of scholarship and teaching commensurate with appointment as Professor. |
| Preferred Qualifications | |
| Special Conditions for Eligibility | |
| Department Information | The College of Engineering provides one of the most comprehensive engineering programs in the nation, with 12 baccalaureate, 13 master’s, and 9 doctoral programs with approximately 9,500 students from over 100 different countries. The IMSE Department consists of a talented, and collaborative faculty of 21 members and about 500 students (http://www.uta.edu/ie/). The IMSE Department offers BS, MS, and PhD degrees in Industrial Engineering, an MS in Engineering Management, and multiple graduate certificate programs. Areas of current faculty research include data analytics and operations research, engineering education, engineering statistics, human factors, logistics, manufacturing, and systems engineering & engineering management with applications areas such as healthcare, sustainability, energy, transportation, and defense. The IMSE Department houses multiple labs including the Center on Stochastic Modeling, Optimization, and Statistics (COSMOS) (https://cosmos.uta.edu/ ), and the RFID, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Lab (RAID) (https://www.uta.edu/rfid ). In addition, collaborations are encouraged with UT Arlington’s Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (https://www.tmac.org/ ), and the UT Arlington Research Institute (https://utari.uta.edu/ ). |
| University Information | The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas. Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100 . The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact. |
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| EEO Statement | It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy. |
| ADA Accommodations | The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email [email protected] . |
Posting Detail Information
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
|---|---|
| Desired Start Date | 09/01/2023 |
| Open Date | 04/06/2023 |
| Review Start Date | |
| Open Until Filled | |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | To apply applicants should go to https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/22609 and submit the following materials: · Curriculum Vitae · Cover Letter addressing how the candidate’s experience meet the position requirements. · Vision statement · Statement of capabilities of qualifications · Three references with contact information Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Questions may be addressed to: Paul Componation at [email protected] . Individuals who wish to nominate a candidate should email a letter of nomination that includes the candidate’s name, position, address, email, and telephone number. For more information about UTA, please visit http://www.uta.edu/uta . |
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