Assistant/Associate Professor, Industrial and Systems Engineering (Systems Engineering Focus)

Position Overview 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 for the Assistant Professor level, but an exceptional candidate with demonstrated leadership in Systems Engineering may be considered for the Associate Professor level. Successful candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate, graduate, and professional courses in Systems Engineering and establish internationally recognized, externally funded research programs that address critical societal and industrial challenges. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, 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 contribute to departmental, university, and professional service by developing and growing Systems Engineering programs and initiatives, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations, and building strong partnerships with industry, government agencies, and academic institutions. Responsibilities Teach undergraduate, graduate, and professional courses in Systems Engineering. Establish and lead internationally recognized, externally funded research programs addressing critical societal and industrial challenges. Contribute to departmental, university, and professional service through the development and growth of Systems Engineering programs and initiatives, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations, and building partnerships with industry, government agencies, and academic institutions. Qualifications Hold a Ph.D. or foreign equivalent in Systems Engineering, Systems Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline by the position start date. Demonstrated expertise and leadership in Systems Engineering (especially for Associate Professor appointments). Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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 UW Executive Order No. 81. #J-18808-Ljbffr Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA)