Assistant Professor, Industrial Engineering (Operations Research)

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.
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Job Description
The School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Materials Engineering (MIME) at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Industrial Engineering, with a primary focus on Operations Research and Optimization. Anticipated start date is July 1, 2027.

Industrial Engineering is one of the University's newest and fastest-growing engineering programs, currently with three tenure-track faculty. The successful candidate will have a rare opportunity to help shape the program's research direction, curriculum, laboratories, and industry partnerships from an early stage.

Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to:
Establish an externally funded, nationally recognized research program in operations research and publish in high-impact venues.
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses and develop new courses that strengthen the curriculum.
Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
Collaborate across the School, College, and with industry and national laboratory partners.
Contribute to service at the School, College, University, and professional levels.

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in one or more of the following areas: Operations Research, Optimization, Stochastic Processes, Simulation, Supply Chain and Logistics, Decision and Data Analytics, Engineering Economics, and Manufacturing Systems; and develop new courses that strengthen the curriculum.

Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Systems Engineering, or a closely related field.
Demonstrated potential to establish an externally funded research program.
Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Effective written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications
Expertise in one or more of the following areas: mathematical optimization; stochastic modeling and optimization under uncertainty; simulation and digital twins; integration of machine learning and AI with optimization, including prescriptive analytics; supply chain, logistics, and transportation systems; or scheduling, resource allocation, risk analysis, and system resilience.
Research that applies these methods to manufacturing, energy, critical materials, or aerospace, which are sectors central to Northern Nevada's economy.
A record of scholarly publication appropriate to career stage.
Experience preparing research proposals to federal agencies, industry, or other sponsors.
Postdoctoral, industrial, or national laboratory experience.
Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration across engineering and related fields.

Exceptional candidates in other areas of operations research are also encouraged to apply.

Compensation Grade
Assistant Professor

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit:
Salary Schedules
and select Academic Faculty (9-month). Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Remarkable Retirement
Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow!

All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.
Perks of Working at UNR
Health insurance options including dental and vision -
Health Insurance
Generous sick leave, long term disability and life insurance -
Faculty Benefits
E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.
E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center

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supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University.
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The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples' professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada.
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Department Information
Join the College of Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno!

We value faculty and staff as partners in our mission to deliver outstanding education, research and engagement. Our college seeks individuals committed to:

Engaging in impactful outreach
Providing state-of-the-art education
Fostering respect, inclusiveness and diversity

Nevada Engineering is a fast-growing college, with research expenditure that has doubled over the past nine years. Supported by an Engineering Research Office, the college recorded $24 million in expenditures in FY26 and offers professional development resources to ensure success. We offer bachelor's, graduate degrees and certificates through three schools:

Civil, Chemical and Environmental Engineering
Computer Science, Electrical, and Biomedical Engineering
Mechanical, Industrial, and Materials Engineering

Our specialized facilities include the Center for Civil Engineering Earthquake Research, Cybersecurity Center, the Nanofabrication Lab in the Davidson Foundation Cleanroom and the Nevada Water Innovation Institute. Located near the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center and offering ready access to the bustling California economy, Nevada Engineering collaborates with leading tech firms and advance research in robotics, AI, battery technology, aerospace, water systems and sustainable energy.

In Reno, you will find world-class outdoor recreation opportunities - including skiing, hiking, biking and water sports - in nearby Lake Tahoe and throughout the northern Nevada region.

About the School and Program
Join a faculty of 32 in the School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Materials Engineering focused on advancing national efforts in space exploration, manufacturing, robotics, autonomous vehicles, as well as developing the systems and processes to best utilize our natural resources, including critical materials. Our school is home to George W. Gillemot Aerospace Program, established in 2023 with a $36 million gift. The new $100-million William N. Pennington Engineering Building houses an ISO-5 (CLASS 100) cleanroom. School resources include access to the University's High Performance Computing facility and secured space for the new aerospace and industrial engineering programs. In addition, the school is developing new Industrial Engineering facilities to support a Smart Factory/Flexible Manufacturing System learning environment, including space for industrial automation equipment, student work areas, vision systems, and related manufacturing and logistics training platforms.

The Industrial Engineering program prepares students to design and optimize complex systems involving people, materials, information, equipment, and energy. The School is building a Smart Factory / Flexible Manufacturing Systems laboratory with industrial automation, machine vision, and manufacturing and logistics equipment to support hands-on learning and research in operations research, industrial analytics, and supply chains.

Contact Information
Questions about the position may be directed to:
Dr. Pradeep L. Menezes, Professor and Search Committee Chair School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Materials Engineering, University of Nevada, Reno at

pmenezes@unr.edu
Exempt
Yes
Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%
Required Attachment(s)
Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at
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Please attach the following documents to your application
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Contact Information for three professional references
Research statement describing accomplishments, future plans, and potential funding sources
Teaching statement describing teaching philosophy, courses the applicant is prepared to teach, and ideas for new course development
Statement on mentoring and student success

Full Consideration
Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, applications should be received by
December 15, 2026
. The position will remain open until fill