"Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Smart Manufacturing - JAX"

The Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering at the University of Florida (UF) invites applications for a full-time, 9-month tenure-track or tenured faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE). We are seeking individuals with expertise in various ISE and/or interdisciplinary methods with a focus in smart manufacturing (Industry 4.0). Areas of application include, but are not limited to, additive manufacturing, industrialized construction and infrastructure, semiconductors, aerospace, robotics, agriculture, sustainable manufacturing practices, supply chain operations, agile and/or in-situ quality assurance modeling, and structural health monitoring.

This position supports the continued growth of both the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering and the Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering. It is strategically aligned with the launch of ISE's new Master of Science in Engineering Management (MSEM) program, which will be offered at UF's Jacksonville campus. The faculty member hired will be part of the ISE Department program and will play a key role in delivering and supporting the MSEM program on-site. The Jacksonville campus is integral to UF's broader vision of establishing a national center of excellence through robust collaboration with industry, government, and community stakeholders. Its workforce-driven graduate programs are designed to cultivate future leaders and drive economic development in the region, contributing to the long-term prosperity of the state.

Successful candidates will be expected to maintain a strong record of high-quality publications, supervise Ph.D. students, teach both undergraduate and graduate courses in Industrial & Systems Engineering, and actively contribute to the department's service activities. A strong and sustained externally funded research program—or a clear motivation to establish one—is essential. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to supporting research through sponsored projects. Candidates applying at the Associate Professor level or above must have a proven record of scholarship, external funding, and service.

UF ISE offers BS, ME, MS, and Ph.D. degrees. We have approximately 475 undergraduate students and about 200 graduate students. The Department hosts research in various application areas including advanced manufacturing, energy systems, healthcare systems, manufacturing systems, supply chain systems, and transportation systems. Our faculty performs methodological research in data analytics, machine learning, human systems engineering, optimization, simulation, and stochastic analysis. There are also outstanding opportunities for interdisciplinary work across the UF campus. More information about the department can be found at https://www.ise.ufl.edu/.

The University of Florida (UF) is the flagship institution of the State University System of Florida and is consistently ranked among the top public universities in the nation. UF is currently ranked 7th in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings and 4th in Forbes' “Top 25 Public Colleges” list. UF is also home to HiPerGator, one of the fastest supercomputers in higher education. For more information about the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering initiatives, please visit http://eng.ufl.edu.

Expected Salary: Salary to commensurate with education and experience.

Required Qualifications: Ph.D. degree in ISE, Manufacturing Engineering, Data Science, or a closely related discipline.

Preferred: Undergraduate degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering. Strong research record, demonstrated excellence in teaching, and evidence of service, all appropriate to the applicant's rank.