The Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering invites applications and nominations for the Carl R. and Mary T. Ice Industrial Engineering Professorship for Logistics.  This distinguished new position will support the department’s graduate and undergraduate programs and is intended to expand the department’s capabilities in logistics research and education.  Individuals with an outstanding research record in logistics, supply chain engineering, transportation, and related areas, are particularly encouraged to apply. 

Candidates for the position must have an earned doctorate in industrial engineering, operations research, supply chain management, or a closely related field.  The successful candidate will be a recognized leader in a technical area related to logistics, have demonstrated commitment to both research and teaching, and offer credentials to support appointment at the rank of Full Professor.  Salary will be commensurate with qualifications, with additional benefits derived from the professorship endowment.

The Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering has a tradition of excellence in research and education.  The department offers an ABET-accredited B.S.I.E.; master’s degrees in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, and Engineering Management (including distance education options); and a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering.  There are 12 faculty members.  The department has an enrollment of approximately 175 undergraduate students and 130 graduate students.  Faculty scholarship spans a broad spectrum of interests including human factors, manufacturing, operations research, health care systems, and logistics.  In addition, faculty members are engaged in research with a federally funded University Transportation Center and the department enjoys an active collaboration in operations research with the Ft. Leavenworth Command and General Staff College.

Kansas State University is located in Manhattan, a vibrant community of 52,000 in the scenic Flint Hills of Northeast Kansas (http://www.manhattan.org/).  The community offers a friendly and safe environment.  It also features excellent housing, outstanding schools, excellent parks and recreation facilities, a wide variety of shopping and dining establishments, and short commute times.  Manhattan was selected as the site for the new National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility and is home to a number of other research centers, including the Biosecurity Research Institute.  These centers, together with the community’s location within the animal health corridor and proximity to logistics industries based in the Kansas City region, provide opportunities for cross-disciplinary and industry collaborations.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of research vision, a statement of teaching interests and philosophy, contact information for at least three professional references to iesearch@ksu.edu.  Questions regarding the position may be directed to Dr. ZJ Pei, search committee chair, at zpei@ksu.edu. 

Screening of applications will begin March 15, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled.

Kansas State University is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among its employees.  Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.  Employment offer is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.