Job Description

Organization Summary:

The IMSE Department currently has 14 full-time faculty members and offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Industrial Engineering together with an M.S. degree in Engineering Management (MSEM) and an M.S. degree in Data Intelligence (MSDI), and is highly engaged in distance learning. The department currently hosts 270 undergraduates, 200 masters, and 25 doctoral students. IMSE faculty has strong collaborations with other departments within the College of Engineering, the Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Business, and Arts & Sciences. The department has strong ties with various centers and institutes such as the Institute of Applied Engineering, Center for Urban Transportation Research, the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute, USF Sleep Research Center, and with organizations outside of USF such as City of Tampa, Tampa Electric Company, Tampa General Hospital, and James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital.

Established in 1964 and currently led by Interim Dean Sanjukta, the College of Engineering at the University of South Florida is ranked #56 among public institutions (#85 overall) by U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-2024 engineering graduate school rankings. The college serves more than 7,500 students, offering 11 bachelor’s programs, nine of which are ABET-accredited, as well as 13 master’s and eight doctoral degrees. The college is actively engaged in local and global research activities with $46 million in research expenditures for the fiscal year 2023-2024. The college has 12 major research centers and institutes and is actively engaged in local and global research activities focused on sustainability, biomedical engineering, computing technology and transportation.

The University of South Florida, a high-impact research university dedicated to student success and committed to community engagement, generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. With campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF serves approximately 50,000 students who represent nearly 150 different countries. For four consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has ranked USF as one of the nation’s top 50 public universities, including USF’s highest ranking ever in 2023 (No. 42). In 2023, USF became the first public university in Florida in nearly 40 years to be invited to join the Association of American Universities, a prestigious group of the leading universities in the United States and Canada. Through hundreds of millions of dollars in research activity each year and as one of top universities in the world for securing new patents, USF is a leader in solving global problems and improving lives. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at?www.usf.edu.

Position Summary:

The Department of Industrial and Management Systems Engineering (IMSE) at the University of South Florida (USF) invites applications for multiple tenure-track/tenured faculty positions at the Associate Professor level starting in August 2025.

The research and educational interests of the applicants should align with the departmental core research thrusts in machine learning/AI engineering, optimization, game theory, and data science to support decision-making applications for intelligent urban systems and infrastructure (including cybersecurity, healthcare systems, energy, water, transportation, and public health), and logistics.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience):

Minimum Qualifications:

Doctoral degree from an accredited institution in either industrial engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Associate Professor.

Preferred Qualifications:

Research expertise in one or more areas above
A strong publication record in top-tier peer-reviewed journals/conferences and a high citation h-index
Significant potential (or demonstrated record) for conducting research funded by grants and contracts from federal agencies and state/private sources as a principal investigator
Potential/demonstrated ability to form multi-level, interdisciplinary research collaborations
A strong potential/record of successfully funding and mentoring doctoral students and post-doctoral scholars
Demonstrated experience/potential for developing and teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses, particularly Ph.D. level courses.
Successful candidates are expected to possess strong leadership and communication skills, be able to work effectively in diverse teams, integrate research, education, and service activities, and be actively engaged in professional society leadership.
Additional Information for Applicants:

An application package should include a cover letter indicating your interest in a specific rank, a complete curriculum vitae with a list of publications and research grants and contracts, detailed contact information for four references, a one-page statement of the applicant’s research vision, and a one-page teaching statement. The cover letter should be addressed to Dr. Hadi Gard, Search Committee Chair, Industrial and Management Systems Engineering. Applicants must electronically submit the application packet as one PDF file. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.

This job is subject to Foreign Influence Screening: During the 2021 Florida legislative session, House Bill 7017 (“HB 7017”) was passed and later signed into law by Governor DeSantis. The new law modifies a variety of Florida Statutes to address concerns regarding improper foreign influence. With regard to employment at major research institutions like the University of South Florida, the new law requires thorough review of certain applicants for positions involving research.

USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace. The University of South Florida does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race/color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other unlawful basis. Dual career couples with questions about opportunities are encouraged to contact the Department chair. To request disability accommodations in the application and interview process, please notify Khoa Dinh, at (813) 974-9272 at least five working days in advance.