Michigan Technological University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Service Systems Engineering within the Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics (ME-EM). Outstanding educators are sought with teaching and research interests that emphasize service systems design, analysis, and operations; human factors, risk management, project management, and/or optimization and adaptive decision making. The successful applicant is expected to establish and sustain an active, extramurally funded research program, mentor graduate students, develop and teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate level, and be a part of an interdisciplinary team that is developing a new service systems engineering curriculum.
The University is building relationships with practitioners and researchers in engineering services, contract management services, logistical operations, health care, utilities, transportation systems, information technology services, financial services, and hospitality services and is looking for faculty members who can contribute to curriculum development and research. The Department is particularly interested in applicants with interests and experience in the area of service processes and systems. Applicants for the positions much have earned doctorates in a field consistent with service systems engineering. More information about the Service Systems Engineering Program can be found at http://www.sse.mtu.edu/ and for information on the ME-EM Department at http://www.me.mtu.edu/.
The anticipated starting date is August 2009. Appointment may be at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor levels. Salary and benefits are competitive, and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Michigan Tech is located in Houghton, a small community in the Keweenaw Peninsula on the south shore of Lake Superior. The community offers a small-town environment with outstanding four-season recreational opportunities and word-class cultural events, all in a beautiful setting. Michigan Tech has also been rated as one of the safest college campuses in the US and the local community provides excellent resources conducive to quality family life.
Interested candidates should send (electronic preferred) a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, brief statement of research and teaching interests, and names of three references (with email addresses) to:
Dr. John W. Sutherland,
Richard & Elizabeth Henes Chair Professor
E-Mail: ssepsearch@mtu.edu
Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics
Michigan Technological University
1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton, MI 49931