Assistant Professor, Industrial and Systems Engineering (Advanced Manufacturing Operations and Autonomous Systems)

Assistant Professor, Industrial and Systems Engineering
(Advanced Manufacturing Operations and Autonomous
Systems)

Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required
Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications

Search will be open until filled. First
consideration will be given to applications received by November
15, 2026. Applications received after November 15, 2026 may be
reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not
guaranteed full consideration.

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About URI:

The University of Rhode Island enrolls
approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate
programs and is the State's flagship public research university, as
well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of
Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of
Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both
campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community.
URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of
Newport, Boston, and New York City.

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POSITION SUMMARY:

Serve as a tenure-track faculty member in the Industrial and
Systems Engineering (ISE) program of the Department of Mechanical,
Industrial and Systems Engineering. Establish and sustain a
nationally and internationally recognized research program in
advanced manufacturing operations, autonomous systems, and
cyber-physical and robotic systems; teach undergraduate and
graduate courses in industrial and systems engineering; and
contribute to service within the department, college, university,
and profession.

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KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and lead an externally funded, nationally and
internationally recognized research program in one or more of the
following areas: manufacturing systems; advanced manufacturing
operations; optimization; simulation; learning and planning under
uncertainty; cyber-physical systems; autonomous and robotic
systems; human-centered automation and workforce systems; human
autonomy teaming and human-system integration; Internet of Things
(IoT); and hardware-software integration.

Pursue and secure sponsored research funding from federal, state,
industry, and other sources; prepare and submit competitive
proposals; and manage awarded projects in accordance with sponsor
and University requirements.

Disseminate research results through peer-reviewed publications,
conference presentations, and other scholarly outlets, and become a
recognized leader in the field.

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in industrial and systems
engineering, including existing courses in operations research,
simulation, manufacturing and automation, data analytics, and
systems engineering, as assigned by the Department Chair.

Develop new courses and curricular materials in the candidate's
area of expertise that strengthen the ABET-accredited B.S. in ISE,
the accelerated B.S. in ISE to M.S. in Systems Engineering, and the
M.S. and Ph.D. programs.

Recruit, advise, supervise, and mentor M.S. and Ph.D. students;
serve on graduate thesis and dissertation committees; and advise
undergraduate students.

Foster a nurturing and inclusive learning environment for students,
faculty, and staff in the classroom, the laboratory, and the
department.

Participate in departmental, college, university, and professional
service, including committee work, program assessment, and ABET
accreditation activities.

Collaborate with departmental colleagues in established research
strengths (autonomous systems, cyber-physical security, Industry
4.0, manufacturing systems, machine learning, and human factors)
and with existing laboratories in digital twins, undersea vehicle
technologies, and voting systems.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Mentor undergraduate capstone design teams in yearlong projects
funded and mentored by industry and government partners.

Contribute to undergraduate minors in robotics, sustainability, and
entrepreneurship as appropriate to the candidate's expertise.

Build and maintain partnerships with Rhode Island's network of
defense, marine, and advanced manufacturing firms to facilitate
sponsored research, student placements, and access to
testbeds.

Participate in student recruitment, outreach, and departmental
events as requested.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair or the
Dean of Engineering.

LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

Personal computers, printers, and standard office equipment; word
processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software; scientific
computing, optimization, simulation, data analytics, and machine
learning software; laboratory, manufacturing, robotic, and
cyber-physical testbed equipment appropriate to the research
program.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental
conditions. Work may involve engineering laboratories,
manufacturing testbeds, and field settings in which standard safety
practices apply.

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QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

1. An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in Industrial Engineering, Systems
Engineering, or a closely related field, conferred by the date of
appointment.

2. Demonstrated record of, or potential for, scholarly achievement
evidenced by publications, presentations, or awards in areas
related to advanced manufacturing operations and/or autonomous
systems.

3. Evidence of, or potential for, teaching excellence at the
undergraduate and/or graduate levels in industrial and systems
engineering topics.

4. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively.

5. Demonstrated proficiency in oral communication skills.

6. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.

PREFERRED:

1. At least one degree (bachelor's, master's, or doctoral) in
Industrial Engineering or Industrial and Systems Engineering.

2. Demonstrated track record in computational and/or experimental
research in optimization, simulation, or learning and planning
under uncertainty.

3. Ability to teach courses in at least one of the following
subjects: operations research, simulation, manufacturing and
automation, data analytics, or systems engineering, as well as the
ability to develop new courses in their area of expertise.

4. Ability to foster a nurturing and inclusive learning environment
for students, faculty, and staff.

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EEO Statement:

URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity,
community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to
serve and support all learners as the state's public flagship
university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a
broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate
the effectiveness of those efforts. All employment decisions,
including hiring, are made without regard to protected status.
Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable
accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at
401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at
711.

Union: AAUP - American Assoc of Univ Professors

Status: Academic Year, Full-time, Tenure-track,
Permanent

Department: Industrial & Systems Engr

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach the following 4 (PDF) documents to your
online Faculty Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter.

(#2) Curriculum Vitae

(#3) Other Document - A narrative (up to two pages) describing your
research (as one complete document).

(#4) Other Document - A narrative (up to two pages) describing your
teaching background and philosophy (as one complete
document).

Note: References will be upon request by the search
committee.

Position Number: 107576

Posting Number: F00531

Posting Date: 10/20/2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

To apply, visit https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/17222

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