Chair - H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering

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Overview

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech’s faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation’s top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

  • Students are our top priority.
  • We strive for excellence.
  • We thrive on diversity.
  • We celebrate collaboration.
  • We champion innovation.
  • We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
  • We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
  • We act ethically.
  • We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

About the School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISYE)

The H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering is considered the largest Industrial Engineering program in the country. Consisting of over 60 faculty, approximately 1,250 B.S students, 5,700 M.S students, and 190 PhD students, the school is renowned for its focus on advancing theoretical and methodological frontiers as well as the application of analytical principles to the solution of real-world problems of industrial, societal, and global concern. The School offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in industrial engineering, operations research, analytics, machine learning, and related fields.

Location

This position is located in Atlanta, GA.

Job Summary

The College of Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology is seeking applications for the position of Chair of the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISYE). The successful candidate will hold the H. Milton and Carolyn Stewart Endowed Chair and lead the intellectual, creative, and scholarly development of the School.
The School is a leader in 10 areas of specialization, including Advanced Manufacturing, Analytics & Machine Learning, Applied Probability and Simulation, Data Science and Statistics, Economic Decision Analysis, Energy and Sustainable Systems, Health and Humanitarian Systems, System Informatics and Control, Optimization, and Supply Chain Engineering. Ranked #1 for its undergraduate and graduate programs for over 30 years by U.S. News & World Report, the School’s body of diverse faculty is actively engaged in $17M annually in externally sponsored research at the national and international level.
Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

Job Responsibilities

Reporting to the Dean of the College of Engineering, the Chair has overall responsibility for the academic and research programs in ISYE, including all administrative, budgetary, and personnel decisions. The Chair also has significant responsibility for external affairs, such as fundraising, community engagement, and alumni and industry relations. Candidates for the position must have the strategic vision and management skills needed to advance the School towards greater excellence and visibility within a rapidly evolving multi-disciplinary and high-technology environment. The ability to work successfully with federal, state, and private funding agencies, faculty/staff/students, and the Georgia Tech administration is essential. The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to Georgia Tech Core Values and fostering faculty and staff development, as well as provide evidence of fiscal responsibility and attracting funds from private and public sources. They should also demonstrate a strong commitment to forward-thinking approaches for engineering education, interdisciplinary scholarship, and entrepreneurship, and address the challenges involved in scaling innovative programs to the size and rigor of the School. Qualified candidates must have an earned doctoral degree and international recognition in their specific discipline(s) with a strong record of leadership and demonstrated excellence in technical, academic, and professional achievements.

To Apply

The priority deadline is July 1, 2024 however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The first round of interviews are anticipated to be scheduled for mid to late August 2024.

 

  • External Applicants should apply via the Apply Now button below or by going to Georgia Tech’s Careers website at https://hr.gatech.edu/careers (270540).
  • Internal Applicants should apply via OneUSG Connect Recruiting Self-Service (Login to OneUSG Connect, change drop-down to Recruiting Self-Service, click “Apply For Jobs” > “View All Jobs” and search by Job ID 270540)

 

Required Qualifications

Candidates for the position must have an earned doctoral degree in their specific discipline(s) with a record of excellence in technical, academic and professional achievements. Candidates must also be eligible for tenure at Georgia Tech at the rank of Full Professor.

Required Documents To Attach

Application materials should be submitted as .PDF files

  • Letter of application addressing how the applicant’s background and experience will advance the School’s existing strengths. The letter of application should address the applicant’s leadership philosophy, research and teaching agenda, academic program vision, and how the applicant’s professional and academic experiences have prepared them to support and apply Georgia Tech’s missions and values.
  • Curriculum Vitae that includes applicant’s record of teaching, publications, grants, advising, and administrative and leadership experience.
  • Names and contact information for at least five references.

Contact Information

Inquiries about the position should be addressed to Dr. Arijit Raychowdhury, Search Committee Chair (arijit.raychowdhury@ece.gatech.edu). Inquiries about the application portal should be addressed to Dawn Franklin, Director of Human Resources (dawn.franklin@coe.gatech.edu).

Academic Professional & Senior Academic Professional

About Us

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech’s faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation’s top 20 universities for research and development spending and #1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech’s mission and values

Georgia Tech’s mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

  1. Students are our top priority.
  2. We strive for excellence.
  3. We thrive on diversity.
  4. We celebrate collaboration.
  5. We champion innovation.
  6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
  7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
  8. We act ethically.
  9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

About the School of Industrial & Systems Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology

The H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering is considered the largest Industrial Engineering program in the country. Consisting of over 60 faculty, approximately 1,250 B.S students, 5,700 M.S students, and 190 PhD students, the school is renowned for its focus on advancing theoretical and methodological frontiers as well as the application of analytical principles to the solution of real-world problems of industrial, societal, and global concern. The School offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in industrial engineering, operations research, analytics, machine learning, and related fields.

Job Summary

The H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE) at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia, is seeking a dynamic and innovative educator to join our team as an Academic Professional or Senior Academic Professional rank. This full-time, non-tenure track position is focused on enhancing our curriculum through Project-Based Learning (PBL) and Technical Communication. Ideal candidates will have a robust background in developing engaging, project-based courses and a proven track record in integrating technical communication within an engineering context. We are particularly interested in individuals who are passionate about advancing students' engineering communication skills and who have demonstrated excellence in educational innovation.

This appointment is hybrid eligible.
Location in Atlanta, GA

Responsibilities

  • Curriculum Development: Design and implement project-based learning modules for industrial engineering, integrating comprehensive writing and communication tasks. Work closely with faculty to incorporate project-based learning and communication-focused assignments into existing courses. Offer ongoing support and resources to faculty and provide direct communication assistance to students within these courses.
  • Student Support: Serve as a key resource for both undergraduate and doctoral students, offering advice and support for communication-related assignments, including professional technical report writing to a variety of audiences, thesis proposal writing, scientific paper writing, thesis writing, and grant proposal writing.
  • Course Creation: Develop a 1-credit course aimed at freshmen and transfer students. This studio course will introduce the industrial engineering major, its various specializations, and core concepts.
  • Program Coordination: Consult with the Director of Technical and Professional Communication to confirm that communication support services align with the strategic objectives of the school's communication program.

This position represents a unique opportunity to influence the educational experience of students at one of the leading engineering schools in the country.

Required Documents to Attach

  1. a letter of application;
  2. curriculum vitae;
  3. a teaching statement and (if available) teaching evaluations;
  4. the names and contact information for three references.

Application materials should be submitted as PDF files.

Required Qualifications

This is an open rank search. The final job offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with non-tenure track academic faculty ranks as outlined in section 3.2.2 of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook (https://www.policylibrary.gatech.edu/faculty-handbook/3.2.2-non-tenure-track-academic-faculty-members-hiring-and-promotion-guidelines).

Academic Professional

  • Terminal degree in Industrial Engineering, Operation Research, English, Technical Communication, and Engineering Education or a related field
  • Significant related experience or promotion from the rank of Associate Academic Professional (or equivalent)
  • Quality of performance and potential development must be recognized by peers.

Senior Academic Professional

  • Terminal degree in Industrial Engineering, Operation Research, English, Technical Communication, and Engineering Education or a related field
  • Evidence of superior performance in the chosen field
  • Recognition by peers (whether national, regional, or local)
  • Successful and measurable related experience
  • Five (5) years or more as an Academic Professional (or equivalent).

Preferred Qualifications

Professional Experience

  • Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing project-based learning initiatives and technical communication within an academic or industrial setting.
  • Experience teaching at the university level is highly desirable.

Skills and Competencies

  • Strong proficiency in curriculum design and the ability to effectively integrate project-based learning into courses.
  • Expertise in technical writing and the ability to coach others in effective communication, both written and oral.
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams of educators and students.
  • Excellent organizational skills and the capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • A commitment to the educational development of students and a passion for continuous improvement in teaching methods.

Student Success Criteria

  • The ability to teach and mentor a diverse student body.
  • The ability to promote an inclusive and welcoming educational/work environment.
  • The ability to mentor and assist students interested in pursuing graduate education.
  • The ability to design and teach curricula that are responsive to a diverse student body.
  • The ability to adopt teaching strategies that support the learning and success of all students.
  • The ability to engage students in experiential learning activities and pedagogy that support student success.
  • The ability to engage in high-impact practices that support deep learning for student success.
  • Has expertise in teaching, scholarship, and/or service that contributes to access, diversity, and equal opportunity in higher education.

Background Check

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening

 
 

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