Assistant​/Associate Professor Positions in Systems Engineering

Posting Number: F01056P

Department: System Engineering

Salary Range: Negotiable

Pay Basis: Monthly

Position Status: Academic Year

Location: Richardson

The Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science at The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) invites applications for two faculty positions at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in Systems Engineering (SYSE). Qualified candidates must have a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education, and active (or the potential to develop) externally funded research. Applicants at the Associate Professor level must demonstrate a strong track record of scholarly and professional achievements.

The appointment commences for the fall 2026 semester.

• Commit to undergraduate and graduate education.
• Conduct externally funded research or develop potential for such research.
• Deliver high‑quality teaching using evidence‑based practices to effectively engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences.

• Minimum education and experience: A PhD degree or equivalent in Systems Engineering, or a discipline related to Systems Engineering (Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics). Prior to employment.
• For Associate Professors: record of accomplishments commensurate with that rank.
• Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, engaging, and dynamic environment comprised of individuals with a range of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives.

• Teaching and research interests that span systems architecture, manufacturing, systems management, risk management, requirements engineering, and other foundational areas of industrial and systems engineering.
• Exceptional candidates with interests in modeling and simulation, robotic/mechatronic systems, control systems, systems integration, optimization, and systems design will also be considered.

Applicants should upload the following via the online application:

• Full curriculum vitae and cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications.
• Statement of teaching philosophy describing conceptualizations of teaching, learning, and assessment methods, and how practices will engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences.
• Research statement describing past, present, and future research, including mentorship of student researchers and fostering collaborative research environments.
• A writing/publication sample.
• Full contact information for at least three academic or professional references.

Priority will be given to completed applications received by 15 November 2025. Reviews will continue until the positions are filled or the search is closed on 30 May 2026.

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