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The Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering at Montana State University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Industrial & Management Systems Engineering at the Assistant or Associate Professor level (as appropriate) with primary responsibilities in teaching, research and service/outreach. The successful candidate will become an integral part of the program. Duties will include teaching courses focused in industrial and management systems engineering, working on curriculum development, developing a nationally recognized, externally funded research program, and participating in professional/service activities.

Montana State University values a broad array of experiences and perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally rich campus environment. We hope to attract applicants who can teach in a diverse university community and have demonstrated ability in helping students from diverse backgrounds succeed. In support of our strategic plan, which promotes access and respect, we enthusiastically encourage members of traditionally underrepresented groups to apply. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

The new faculty member will be expected to contribute to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching in the Mechanical & Industrial Engineering Department, and conduct nationally-recognized externally-funded scholarly work in an emerging area of industrial or systems engineering research that affords collaboration with other MSU researchers, such as: sustainability, cybersecurity, autonomous and connected vehicles, financial engineering, healthcare, or user-centered design/usability engineering or related field as appropriate. Other responsibilities include advising and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, participation in accreditation activities and committee assignments, and service to the university, state, and profession. We hope to attract applicants who can teach in a diverse University community and have demonstrated ability in helping students from diverse backgrounds succeed.

The Successful Candidate will have:
-The ability to mentor and inspire a diverse student body
-Capacity and motivation to collaborate with MSU colleagues
-A broad understanding of the topics found in industrial and management engineering
-Excellent written and oral communication skills
-An ability to develop positive working relationships with colleagues, students, and industry.