Assistant Professor - AI​/Machine Learning

Department

Industrial & Systems Engineering

Commensurate with experience

The Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering (ISE) at the University of Houston invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank, specializing inAI/Machine Learning, beginning in Fall 2027. Successful candidate swill be expected to establish or sustain a nationally recognized,externally funded research program; teach undergraduate and graduate courses; mentor students; and contribute to professional,departmental, college, and university service. Candidates should have a strong methodological foundation and research expertise inat least one of the three areas: research, teaching and service.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in industrial and systems engineering or a closely related field bythe appointment date. Successful candidates are expected to establish a nationally recognized, externally funded research program and contribute to the department’s teaching mission.

Candidates must demonstrate strong potential for excellence in scholarship, teaching, and service and for securing competitive research funding.

The ISE Department has 24full-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 members 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.

UH is a Carnegie-designated Tier One public research university and the flagship institution of theUH System. With more than 49,000 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, andstrong support for securing competitive external funding.

Located on a 600-acre campus near downtown, the University of Houston is situated in thenation’s fourth-largest city. Houston is a global center forenergy, healthcare, manufacturing, engineering, technology, and biomedical innovation. The region offers a dynamic economy, major league sports, and year-round outdoor activities.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled, withfull 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) acurriculum vitae, (3) a statement of teaching interest, and (4) names and contact information of three references. Applications must be submitted online at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Employees are expected to have a home address in the state of Texas for the duration of their appointments.

Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment andwill be requested upon selection of the final candidates.

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.