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

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. However, for an exceptional candidate with demonstrated leadership in Systems Engineering, we would also consider an appointment at the Associate Professor level.

The 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, 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 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 on a 9-month service period, with an anticipated start date of September 16, 2027.

Qualifications

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.

Application Instructions

To ensure full consideration of your application, please submit all materials no later than September 15, 2026. Applications will only be accepted via Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/187082. The position will remain open until filled.