Overview:
The Auburn University Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering (ISE) invites applications for an open rank tenure-track faculty position with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2027.
About the ISE Department, Auburn University, and Auburn, AL
The ISE Department at Auburn University has a strong research program and a long tradition of excellence in both graduate and undergraduate education. The department comprises 25 faculty members (17 tenure track), approximately 200 graduate students (80 in the doctoral program), and 478 undergraduate students. Our student population has grown by over 230% in the last 10 years, and 10 new faculty members have joined the department during that period through retirement replacements and growth.
Our research is sponsored by the National Science Foundation, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, the Department of Defense, the Federal Aviation Administration, among many others. In addition to fundamental science, our work impacts manufacturing, national security, health, transportation, technology, and workforce development. Auburn ISE combines the resources of an R1 land-grant university with a collegial college town, strong schools, and an expanding research park. Our department also fosters hands-on learning opportunities, providing access to teaching laboratories, including the Tiger Motors Lab, which simulates a real manufacturing environment, and the College of Engineering’s Design and Innovation Center, an 11,000-square-foot makerspace. More information about our department and the opportunity is available here.
Auburn University holds the R1 Carnegie research institution designation and is one of the nation's premier land, sea, and space-grant institutions. Auburn is committed to maintaining teaching excellence. Its Fall 2026 enrollment includes nearly 30,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate and professional students. Auburn’s 12 academic colleges are served by roughly 1,500 faculty members delivering more than 200 educational programs. The Princeton Review named Auburn students the happiest in the nation in its 2025 edition.
Auburn University is located in Auburn, AL, approximately 1.5 hours southwest of Atlanta, GA, 50 minutes from Montgomery, AL, and 2 hours from Birmingham, AL. Auburn residents enjoy a thriving community, recognized as one of the “Top 10 Best Small Cities in America” by the Milken Institute, with a moderate climate and easy access to major cities, beaches, and mountains. The Auburn School System is a recognized leader in education.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be expected to develop and sustain a nationally recognized, externally funded research program while engaging in collaborative scholarship that advances one or more of the department’s four core research areas: Advanced Manufacturing, Operations Research, Human Systems Integration, and Systems Engineering. The candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses aligned with their expertise and collaborate with faculty across the department on research addressing challenges that align with the university’s mission as a public, land-grant institution. They will also mentor undergraduate and graduate students, participate in outreach, and provide service to the department, college, and university.
We are seeking candidates to complement and synergize with our research and ongoing initiatives. The ISE department conducts cutting-edge research and hosts multiple research centers and labs, including the Interdisciplinary Center for Advanced Manufacturing Systems (ICAMS), Human Systems Integration Center, and Auburn University Tiger Motors Lab, among others. Hires will also have opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration through broad research initiatives and centers at Auburn University, including the Auburn Applied Research Institute, Center for Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Engineering, National Center for Additive Manufacturing Excellence, and the Transportation Research Institute.
Qualifications:
Eligible candidates must hold an earned doctorate in Industrial and Systems Engineering or a closely related discipline at the time of employment. Candidates selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time of employment and continue working legally for the term of employment. Supporting our mission as a land-grant university, candidates with outstanding relevant experience in industry are also encouraged to apply. Review of applications will begin on November 9, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should electronically submit:
- a cover letter, clearly identifying which of the listed focus area(s) their research contributes to (Advanced Manufacturing, Operations Research, Human Systems Integration, and Systems Engineering);
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curriculum vitae;
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separate statements of research and teaching, limited to one page each;
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the names and contact information of three references
Applicants should combine into one document and upload a cover letter and curriculum vitae under the “Resume Upload” section (maximum file size: 5MB). All other documents should be uploaded under “Additional Documents.” This includes a (1) concise statement of research vision, (2) a concise statement of teaching philosophy, (3) transcripts (can be unofficial), and (4) names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three references. Submission of teaching portfolio and evaluations is optional but encouraged. (12MB maximum).
Pay Range: USD $80,000.00 - USD $180,000.00 /Yr. Why Work at Auburn?:
- Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
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Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
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We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
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Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
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A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!
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