Assistant Professor - Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering and Engineering Management - Tenure Track

Western Michigan University has a position opening for a permanent full-time tenure track Assistant Professor in the Department of Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering and Engineering Management in Kalamazoo, MI starting August 15, 2026. Position requires a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Industrial Engineering or Engineering Management. Position also requires a Ph.D. dissertation in area of biomechanical modeling, and two peer-reviewed research publications in the field of industrial engineering and area of bio-mechanics.

Major Duties

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Industrial Engineering & Engineering Management including Ergonomics & Occupational Bio-mechanics (IEE 6420); Work Analysis (EM 3050); Work Analysis/Design Lab (EM 3150); Work Design (IEE 2050); Ergonomics and Design (IEE 3420).
• Advise graduate students.
• Conduct research in Industrial Engineering with a focus on biomechanical modeling.
• Publish results of research in peer-reviewed journals and present results at conferences.
• Attend committee and professional organization meetings.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a Ph.D. dissertation in area of biomechanical modeling from an accredited institution.
• Two peer reviewed research publications in the field of industrial Engineering in the area of bio- mechanics.

Desired Qualifications Special Instructions to Applicants Additional Position Information

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