healthcare, or complex systems. Qualifications: Applicants must hold an earned Ph.D. in industrial engineering or a closely related field. Candidates must have distinguished records of research, teaching, mentorship, and leadership commensurate with appointment at the rank of full professor, including sustained records of high-impact peer-reviewed scholarship and competitive external funding. Successful candidates will be expected to maintain vigorous research programs, foster nationally recognized cross-disciplinary collaborations, mentor students and junior faculty, and contribute to teaching innovation. The Department: The ISE Department has 24 full-time faculty members and approximately 900 students enrolled in bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs. The department is experiencing rapid growth in both research activity and student enrollment. Faculty members have opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the university and in the Houston community in areas including supply chain, logistics, transportation, energy, power systems, resilience, smart cities, sustainability, and manufacturing. The University: UH is a Carnegie-designated Tier One public research university and the flagship institution of the UH System. With more than 49,000 students, UH is consistently recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, research innovation, and community engagement. The university maintains strong collaborations with the world-renowned Texas Medical Center, NASA’s Johnson Space Center, and Houston’s energy, healthcare, and technology industries. Faculty enjoy access to outstanding research facilities, opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration, and strong support for securing competitive external funding. City of Houston: Located on a 600-acre campus near downtown, the University of Houston is situated in the nation’s fourth-largest city. Houston is a global center for energy, healthcare, manufacturing, engineering, technology, and biomedical innovation. The region offers a dynamic economy, major league sports, and year-round outdoor activities. Application Submission: Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Applicants should submit (1) a cover letter highlighting the candidate’s strengths and interest in the position, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of research interest, (4) a statement of teaching interests, and (5) names and contact information of three references. Please go to https://careers.uh.edu/jobs/search/uh-postings and complete your online application.
Employees are expected to have a home address in the state of
Texas for the duration of their appointments.
Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and
will be requested upon selection of the final candidates.
All positions at the University of Houston-System are security
sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals
conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e.,
communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems,
electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water
treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the
security and integrity of the research is maintained.
The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal
Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.
