Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering / Operations Research
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Job Summary
ABOUT WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY:
Willamette University founded in 1842 is a nationally-renowned private university enrolling 2800 students across five colleges. Our historic campus adjacent to the Oregon State Capitol hosts a distinguished undergraduate liberal arts college in Salem Oregon. Our downtown Portland campus is home to the Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA). We offer a wide range of professional graduate programs including Oregons top-ranked MBA program the Northwests oldest law school as well as MA/MFA programs at PNCA and masters degrees in data science and computer science.
Willamette University provides a high-value and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our Benefits Summary includes options for health dental life insurance retirement substantial paid time off tuition and more. If you need assistance applying for a job or have any questions on recruitment at Willamette please contact our HR Department or call us at .
Tenure-track position in Industrial Engineering / Operations Research
The School of Computing and Information Sciences (SCIS) at Willamette University is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering / Operations Research to join our faculty beginning in August 2026.
A Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering Operations Research Statistics or closely related field is required. The successful candidate may be assigned to teach in any SCIS degree program but they will primarily contribute to the schools new ABET-compliant Bachelor of Science degree in industrial engineering and operations research.
Candidates with expertise in process optimization using software (preferably FlexSim and/or Arena) stochastic processes probability statistics statistical engineering or operations research will be given special consideration.
Full time faculty in SCIS typically teach 5 classes per year. We are committed to the highest quality instruction and prefer candidates who are comfortable using their research/scholarship to elevate the classroom experience for students. We also have two campuses (one in Salem Oregon and one in Portland Oregon) and candidates may be required to teach at both campuses in the same semester. Faculty may also be required to teach evening courses.
SCIS administers several graduate and undergraduate programs within the broader university including our flagship graduate program in data science which is ranked 14th nationally by Fortune addition our undergraduate programs in computer science statistics and data science are some of the fastest growing degrees at the university. SCIS currently serves approximately 150 undergraduate majors and 60 students in its professional masters degree program.
Salary: $100000
Candidates will need to upload the following documents separately as part of your online application in the Resume/CV section:
A cover letter describing your qualifications interest in this position and vision for engaging students in the classroom and beyond (2 page limit)
A complete curriculum vitae
A research statement (2 page limit)
A teaching statement (2 page limit)
The names and contact information for three professional references.
Additional materials may be requested after initial stages of this search.
Questions should be directed to the chair of the search committee Dean and Professor of Data Science Jameson Watts (). Please type IEOR Position in the email subject line.
Review of applications will begin October 20 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Employment will be contingent on a successful criminal background check.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENT:
All University positions require that candidates submit to a criminal conviction record check prior to hire. Conviction does not automatically preclude candidates from being hired. Nature of conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS:
Please read the following carefully before beginning the online application process. To be considered for employment at Willamette University please complete our online employment application. Your application and all required attachments -- listed at the bottom of the page -- must be submitted for each individual job post that you are interested in applying. Once you submit your application you will not be able to edit your application.
Key Skills
- Risk Management
- Negiotiation
- Operational management
- Smartsheets
- Strategic Planning
- Team Management
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
- Supervising Experience
- Financial Planning
About Company
Willamette University is a private university located in Salem and Portland, Oregon. Learn more about our undergraduate, computing, law, and MBA programs.
