Faculty position in the area of Systems Engineering
Physics World · Boston, MA · 3 wk ago
Information Technology$225k–$275k/yrFull-time
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- Job Details Boston University Division of Systems Engineering Faculty Search Classified Advertisement
- The College of Engineering at Boston University (BU) invites applications from senior candidates for a faculty position in the area of Systems Engineering.
- The successful candidate will serve as Head of the Division of Systems Engineering and will be appointed in either the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering or the Department of Mechanical Engineering, based on their background and expertise.
- The successful candidate will be a proven research leader who can build on and unify existing strengths that span both departments.
- Working in close partnership with the Center for Information and Systems Engineering (CISE) and the Hariri Institute for Computing and Computational Science and Engineering, the Division has established world-class research excellence in foundational areas—including control systems and decision sciences—as well as in applied domains such as robotics and autonomous systems, power and energy systems, physical AI, cyber-physical systems including smart cities, intelligent transportation and healthcare systems.
- Joint appointments with other BU departments and units are available for candidates with relevant interests and expertise.
- Qualified candidates must possess a relevant, earned PhD, and have a demonstrated ability to develop robust, externally funded research programs in their area of expertise, teach effectively, and mentor early and mid-career faculty in the tradition of excellence that is characteristic of the College of Engineering.
- Self-motivated individuals who thrive on challenge and are eager to utilize their expertise to strengthen an ambitious program of divisional enhancement are desired.
- Systems Engineering at BU is a world-class program with excellent resources that has national and international prominence for its exceptional research and education record.
- SE is one of two divisions in the College of Engineering. The College is comprised of three departments (Biomedical, Electrical & Computer, and Mechanical) and two graduate divisions (Systems and Materials Science & Engineering) consisting of 140 faculty, 100 staff, 1800 undergraduates and 1000 graduate students.
- The College of Engineering has risen rapidly in distinction over the past decade and is currently ranked 32nd, and in the top 20 in research dollars per faculty member, and in the top 10 in field-weighted citation index.
- Outstanding collaboration opportunities are available with nationally recognized medical centers and universities/colleges, nearby research centers, and industry throughout the Boston area.
- Beyond its research and academic activities, BU has a lively, urban campus situated along the banks of the Charles River in Boston’s historic Fenway-Kenmore neighborhood. The campus and surrounding areas offer limitless opportunities for recreational activities, from world-class art and performances to sporting events and fine dining.
- We encourage candidates to apply early.
- The salary range for full professors in the Systems Engineering Division at the College of Engineering is $225,000-$275,000.
- Applications received by November 15, 2026 will be given full consideration.
- Please submit to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32404 1) a cover letter that describes how your research and teaching interests fit within the interdisciplinary mission of the College of Engineering, 2) a research statement, 3) CV, 4) a teaching statement, 5) contact information for three references and 6) a leadership/vision statement for SE research and academic programs at BU.
- Since its founding in 1839, Boston University has embraced a mission of openness and access, becoming one of the first universities in the nation to welcome all students of ability regardless of race, gender, or creed. That tradition shapes our enduring commitment to academic freedom, free inquiry, and the robust exchange of ideas.
- Please visit https://www.bu.edu/values/ to learn more about our shared values.
- We seek scholars who will contribute to our community of teachers and researchers through excellence in innovative scholarship, engaged teaching, and participation in the intellectual life of the University.
- Boston University provides an environment where faculty and students work together across disciplines, perspectives, and experiences to advance knowledge and address society’s most pressing challenges.
- Boston University is an AAU institution with a rich tradition dedicated to inclusion and social justice and a commitment to broadening participation of underrepresented groups in engineering.
- We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
- BU conducts a background check on all final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions. The background check includes contacting the final candidate’s current and previous employer(s) to ask whether, in the last seven years, there has been a substantiated finding of misconduct violating that employer’s applicable sexual misconduct policies. To implement this process, the University requires a final candidate to complete and sign the form entitled “Authorization to Release Information” after execution of an offer letter.
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We also need to remove application instructions: "Please submit to ... 1) a cover letter ... 6) a leadership/vision statement". Those are application instructions; we should remove them. Also "We encourage candidates to apply early." maybe keep? It's not instruction but encouragement; could keep.
We need to preserve all substantive information: role description, responsibilities, requirements, qualifications, skills, benefits, pay, schedule. The posting includes salary range (Pay). No explicit benefits, schedule. There's mention of joint appointments, collaboration opportunities, campus life, etc. Those could be considered Benefits? Might be considered benefits but not explicit benefits like health, retirement. The instruction: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. So we can include Pay section because salary range is given. Benefits? Not explicit; we should not create a Benefits section unless there is explicit benefits info. There's mention of "excellent resources", "world-class program", "outstanding collaboration opportunities", "lively urban campus", "limitless opportunities for recreational activities". Those could be considered benefits but not explicit benefits like health insurance. Safer to not create Benefits section unless explicit. So we may omit Benefits.
Schedule: no mention of work schedule (full-time, part-time). So omit Schedule.
Now sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills. We need to decide what goes where.
We have description: "The College of Engineering at Boston University (BU) invites applications from senior candidates for a faculty position in the area of Systems Engineering. The successful candidate will serve as Head of the Division of Systems Engineering and will be appointed in either the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering or the Department of Mechanical Engineering, based on their background and expertise. The successful candidate will be a proven research leader who can build on and unify existing strengths that span both departments. Working in close partnership with the Center for Information and Systems Engineering (CISE) and the Hariri Institute for Computing and Computational Science and Engineering, the Division has established world-class research excellence in foundational areas—including control systems and decision sciences—as well as in applied domains such as robotics and autonomous systems, power and energy systems, physical AI, cyber-physical systems including smart cities, intelligent transportation and healthcare systems. Joint appointments with other BU departments and units are available for candidates with relevant interests and expertise."
That's about the role and responsibilities.
Responsibilities: leading division, research leadership, teaching, mentoring faculty, building externally funded research programs, etc.
Requirements: PhD, ability to develop robust externally funded research programs, teach effectively, mentor early/mid-career faculty.
Qualifications: senior candidate, proven research leader, self-motivated, thrive on challenge, eager to utilize expertise to strengthen divisional enhancement.
Skills: maybe research leadership, teaching, mentoring, collaboration, ability to work across departments, etc.
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