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

Position Details Posting Summary College: College Of Engineering App Sci Executive Area: Provost & VP Academic Affairs Department: Indust & Entrep Eng & Eng Mgmt

Posting Detail Information Posting Number: F306P Job Type: Tenure Track Pay Type: Exempt Salaried Pay Grade: I30 Campus Location: WMU-Kalamazoo - Parkview Campus Salary Range: Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience combined with an excellent benefits package. Number of Vacancies: 1

General Summary 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:
• IEE 6420 Ergonomics & Occupational Bio-mechanics
• EM 3050 Work Analysis
• Design Lab EM 3150 Work Design
• IEE 2050 Ergonomics and Design
• IEE 3420 Work Analysis
• 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

• [None listed]

Special Instructions to Applicants

• [None listed]

Additional Position Information Go to wmich.edu/hiremployees/faculty for benefits and other information.

Documents Needed To Apply Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• List of References
• Teaching Philosophy Statement
• Statement of Research Interests

Optional Documents:

• Other