Assistant​/Associate Professor, Industrial and Systems Engineering; Systems Engineering Focus

Description

The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) at the University of Washington (UW) invites applications for a full‑time tenure‑track faculty position. We are primarily seeking candidates at the Assistant Professor level, but for an exceptional candidate with demonstrated leadership in Systems Engineering, an Associate Professor appointment may be considered.

Successful candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate, graduate, and professional courses in Systems Engineering and to establish internationally recognized, externally funded research programs that address critical societal and industrial challenges. Areas of interest include Model‑Based Systems Engineering, Digital Twins, Cyber‑Physical Systems, Autonomous Systems, Physical AI, AI‑Enabled Systems Engineering, Human–Systems Integration, Human–Autonomy Teaming, and System‑of‑Systems Engineering.

Candidates will also be expected to contribute to departmental, university, and professional service through the development and growth of Systems Engineering programs and initiatives, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations, and building strong partnerships with industry, government agencies, and academic institutions.

This position is a 9‑month service period, with an anticipated start date of September 16, 2027. The base salary range for the position is $12,000 – $17,000 per month for a 9‑month service period, commensurate with experience and qualifications or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. Other compensation may include a one‑time relocation incentive. This is a full‑time appointment.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or foreign equivalent in Systems Engineering, Systems Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline by the position start date.

Please submit all materials no later than September 15, 2026. Applications will be accepted via Interfolio at  The position will remain open until filled.

Applications should include the following materials:

• Cover letter of no more than 2 pages detailing your interest in the position, relevant qualifications, and experiences
• Curriculum vitae
• Research statement (3 page maximum)
• Teaching statement (2 page maximum)
• Four letters of recommendation

Information about a candidate’s past experiences and future plans for fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment should be appropriately incorporated into the research and teaching statements.

For additional information regarding position specifics, please get in touch with the search committee chair, Dr. Chiwoo Park, via email at isesearch.

Equal Opportunity

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with the UW Executive Order No.

81.

The University is committed to providing excellent benefits to our faculty. For a summary of available benefits, please see UWHR benefits information.

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