Inviting Faculty Applicants at all Levels for Fall 2026 Start

Description

The Department of Industrial and Operations Engineering (IOE) at the University of Michigan (U-M) welcomes applications for faculty positions at all ranks (assistant, associate, and full professor) for an appointment beginning September 2026. Our multidisciplinary department integrates theoretical, methodological, and applied research interests. We are seeking individuals who are dedicated to excellence in both graduate and undergraduate education, capable of establishing independent, externally-funded research programs in their fields of expertise, and who embrace the global outlook, leadership focus, and service commitment that are fundamental to the culture of Michigan Engineering.

Who We Are:

Michigan Engineering provides scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world. We seek to improve the quality of life by developing intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, creating collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promoting an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good. The College of Engineering is especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.

Michigan Engineering's vision is to be the world's preeminent college of engineering serving the common good. This global outlook, leadership focus, and service commitment permeate our culture. Our vision is supported by a mission and values that, together, provide the framework for all that we do. Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at:

Qualifications

You have a Ph.D. and show a commitment to high-quality research and evidence of teaching success and/or potential, as appropriate. You are dedicated to excellence in graduate and undergraduate education, and will develop impactful, productive, and innovative research programs.

We welcome candidates at all levels (tenure-track Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Full Professor) from all areas related to Industrial and Operations Engineering, including Operations Research (particularly Applied Probability and Stochastic Simulation), Data and Decision Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, and related disciplines. Our department's application areas include energy & sustainability, health & human safety, manufacturing, mobility & transportation, operations management, public policy, and robotics.

Application Instructions

How to Apply:

Submit your application to Interfolio here: A complete application packet includes at least the following 5 items: (1) a current C.V., two summary statements of up to two pages each describing, respectively: (2) career teaching plans; (3) research plans; and (4) three letters of recommendation submitted directly by your references. For candidates with prior teaching experience, please provide (5) a summary of course (teaching) evaluations. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Applicants at the assistant professor level interested in being interviewed at INFORMS are strongly encouraged to apply by October 15, 2025. Applications received by November 15, 2025 will receive full consideration. Please contact the IOE Faculty Search Committee at View email address on click.appcast.io if you have any questions.

Employment will require a criminal background check and may require an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. If an institutional reference check is necessary, candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure form as well as an authorization to release information form.

The University of Michigan is responsive to the needs of dual-career families. We are a non-discriminatory, affirmative-action employer.