Willamette University
Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering / Operations Research
Willamette University, Oregon, Illinois, United States, 61061
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Portland Campustime type:
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R0006705# **ABOUT 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 Oregon’s top-ranked MBA program, the Northwest’s oldest law school, as well as MA/MFA programs at PNCA and master’s degrees in data science and computer science.Willamette University provides a high-value and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our
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@willamette.edu or call us at 503-370-6210.**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 school’s 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 Magazine. In 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 master’s degree program.**Salary: $100,000****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 (jwatts@willamette.edu). 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.*******************n**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., 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 Oregon’s top-ranked MBA program, the Northwest’s oldest law school, as well as MA/MFA programs at PNCA and master’s degrees in data science and computer science.Willamette University provides a high-value and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our
includes options for health, dental, life insurance, retirement, substantial paid time off, tuition and more. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Salem Campus:
Portland Campustime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id:
R0006705# **ABOUT 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 Oregon’s top-ranked MBA program, the Northwest’s oldest law school, as well as MA/MFA programs at PNCA and master’s degrees in data science and computer science.Willamette University provides a high-value and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our
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@willamette.edu or call us at 503-370-6210.**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 school’s 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 Magazine. In 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 master’s degree program.**Salary: $100,000****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 (jwatts@willamette.edu). 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.*******************n**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., 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 Oregon’s top-ranked MBA program, the Northwest’s oldest law school, as well as MA/MFA programs at PNCA and master’s degrees in data science and computer science.Willamette University provides a high-value and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our
includes options for health, dental, life insurance, retirement, substantial paid time off, tuition and more. #J-18808-Ljbffr