Description

The Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Department at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, invites applications for one tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning in Fall 2027. We seek candidates with expertise in Human-System Integration (including Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Reality), Human Factors and Ergonomics, Intelligent Systems, and Decision Sciences. Candidates should be able to teach a broad range of Industrial Engineering courses (e.g., Human Factors Engineering, Operations Research, Facility Planning, and Lean Manufacturing), develop new courses in human systems integration, and establish a strong, externally funded research program in their area(s) of expertise. 

A Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited university by the date of appointment is required. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to educational excellence and student success, as well as strong oral and written communication skills.

Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate expertise in human systems integration or in the application of Operations Research and computational methods to novel problems in this area. 

First consideration will be given to completed applications received by October 1, 2026. Applications received after the deadline will be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee. For an expanded position description and application information, please click HERE.

https://careers.cpp.edu/en-us/job/558541/industrial-manufacturing-engineering-assistant-professor

For general inquiries, please email the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Saeideh Fallah-Fini at sfallahfini@cpp.edu.

Requirements

Minimum requirements include:  

     Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely aligned field. The degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:  

1.     Academic experience and strength in Human-System Integration (including Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Reality), Human Factors and Ergonomics, Intelligent Systems, and Decision Sciences.

2.     Industrial experience in the Human-System Integration areas that will enhance teaching and research 

3.     Demonstrated ability in university teaching, mentoring and supervising students, and/or improving industrial and manufacturing engineering curricula

4.     Demonstrated ability to author peer-reviewed publications and/or secure external funds

5.     Strong communication skills