Open Rank Faculty Position in Industrial Engineering & Management Sciences

We invite applications for two full-time faculty positions in Industrial Engineering & Management Sciences (IEMS) at Northwestern University: one tenure-track position at the assistant professor level and one open-rank position.

About the Role

We encourage applications from candidates with research and teaching interests in:

• Optimization
• Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data-driven decision-making
• Financial engineering
• Healthcare operations

Applicants should have a PhD or be near completion of their doctoral studies with demonstrated research potential. A commitment to rigorous and relevant research is essential. For tenured positions, candidates must have demonstrated excellence in research, teaching, and service.

Hires will have opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration through various research initiatives and centers, including:

• Center for Optimization and Statistical Learning
• Center for Engineering and Health
• Center for Deep Learning in IEMS
• Northwestern Network of Collaborative Intelligence
• Center for Foundation Models and Generative AI
• Center for Engineering Sustainability and Resilience
• Institute for Data, Econometrics, Algorithms, and Learning
• Institute on Complex Systems
• Transportation Center

Academic Programs

IEMS offers:

• An undergraduate degree
• An undergraduate minor in machine learning & data science
• A PhD degree
• Master’s degrees in machine learning & data science and in engineering management

Both the undergraduate and doctoral programs are consistently ranked among the top ten by US News & World Report.

Application Requirements

Materials to be uploaded include:

• A cover letter
• A curriculum vitae
• A research statement
• A teaching statement
• One job-talk related research paper

Candidates will be asked to provide contact information for three references. To receive full consideration, all materials should be received by November 16, 2026. Applications received by October 16, 2026, will be included in an initial review.

Inquiries should be directed to iemsfacultysearch@listserv.it.northwestern.edu.

Pay

The expected base pay range for the open-rank position is:

• Assistant Professor: $135,000–$145,000
• Associate Professor: $145,000–$155,000
• Full Professor: $175,000–$225,000

These base pay ranges are for nine-month academic appointments, do not include summer salary, and are subject to negotiation. The pay offered will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, departmental budget, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Benefits

The benefits package for this position includes:

• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Paid medical, sick, and parental leave
• Tuition benefits for the employee and dependents
• Pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care
• Generous retirement savings options
• Wellness programs

Sponsorship for an H-1B visa may be available for qualified candidates, subject to institutional policies and applicable immigration regulations. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, visit Northwestern Benefits.