Assistant/Associate Professor in Industrial, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineering
The University of Texas at Arlington
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Posted: 27-Nov-24
Location: Arlington, Texas
Internal Number: 30305
Job Summary:
The Department of Industrial, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineering (IMSE) at the University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the Assistant/Associate Professor level in semiconductor manufacturing logistics. The ideal candidate will possess a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education, and the ability to secure and execute externally funded research related to semiconductor manufacturing logistics.
We are looking for a faculty member to contribute to the development of innovative technical solutions for semiconductor manufacturing logistics. The ideal candidate will be able to work closely with researchers at UT Arlington and elsewhere across the Dallas/Fort Worth region to conduct projects on various aspects of semiconductor fabrication, testing, and supply chain management across multiple disciplines. This work should contribute to educating the future workforce in the semiconductor manufacturing industry and provide analytical tools to support the development of semiconductor manufacturing logistics.
Essential Duties:
Develop and teach courses to prepare the workforce for careers in semiconductor manufacturing logistics.
Lead research projects in semiconductor manufacturing logistics with researchers at UT Arlington, the Dallas/Fort Worth region, and across the country.
Establish and maintain a research program through externally funded programs.
Assist in directing UT Arlington's vision to support the semiconductor manufacturing industry.
Required Qualifications:
A Ph. D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering or a closely related field with an emphasis on semiconductor manufacturing logistics.
A proven track record of applying industrial and systems engineering principles in semiconductor manufacturing logistics.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Evidence of leading and developing teams with varied backgrounds to solve complex engineering problems.
Preferred Qualifications:
Professional experience in semiconductor manufacturing logistics.
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The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as... both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.