Open rank tenured or tenure-eligible position in Systems and Information Engineering

The School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) at the University of Virginia (UVA) seeks candidates for two open rank, tenure-eligible or tenured positions in the Department of Systems and Information Engineering (https://engineering.virginia.edu/department/systems-and-information-engineering). The primary responsibilities for both of these positions include research, teaching, and service to the department, university, and professional community. The appointment rank and compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Position 1–Systems Engineering Open Domain: Candidates are expected to contribute to a methodological area, such as, but not limited to: operations research, modeling and simulation, optimization and decision analysis, automation and control, data analytics and machine learning, systems thinking, human factors, and/or and human technology interaction. Ideal candidates should have a broad perspective on systems engineering theory and methodology, and be interested in collaborative research activities that complement those of our faculty. Our faculty work on engineering complex systems that span domains including healthcare, commerce, transportation, defense, among others.

Position 2–Systems Engineering Precision Health Initiative: This position is distinct from Position 1 in terms of domain focus. In particular, this position will focus upon interactions with the recently formed Precision Health Initiative (PHI) which supports transdisciplinary research and training to optimize health outcomes for individuals and entire populations. SEAS is making multiple faculty recruitments in this area, and recruits associated with this initiative will receive support from the Provost and from their school and will have strong participation in the PHI. (https://research.virginia.edu/grand-challenges-precision-medicinehealth/precision-health-initiative-phi).

As appropriate, in the cover letter, note your interest in applying to one or the other position, or both.

Candidates will be expected to engage in funded research and to develop an externally funded research program. Duties include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and service to the department, university, and professional organizations. Candidates must possess a demonstrated record of academic scholarship, as appropriate to the candidate's rank, and demonstrated teaching excellence. Candidates from non-traditional academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply including veterans, industry professionals, or governmental laboratory researchers/scientists.

Both positions are based in Charlottesville at our principal location. UVA is a highly selective undergraduate and graduate institution that annually ranks as one of the premiere public universities in the United States, with one of the highest graduation rates in the nation. UVA is situated in Charlottesville, Virginia, a picturesque and vibrant small city consistently recognized as one of the nation's top places to reside. UVA's location offers proximity to Washington D.C., enriching opportunities for collaboration and engagement with numerous federal organizations. More information about the city, the school, faculty benefits and other topics can be found at https://hr.virginia.edu/careers-uva/why-uva.

Qualifications

Candidates must have received a doctorate or equivalent in Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, or a related discipline by the start of their appointment. Evidence of a commitment to high-impact scholarship, funded research, undergraduate- and graduate-level teaching and advising excellence, professional and university service, and mentoring are expected.

Candidates who aim to tackle complex, systems-oriented research problems will benefit from the cross-disciplinary and interdisciplinary research opportunities at UVA. In particular, many departmental faculty are active members of the Link Lab (http://linklab.virginia.edu), UVA's world-class center of excellence in Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) with faculty from across the School of Engineering and Applied Science. Many also particulate in pan-university institutes, e.g., Brain Institute (https://braininstitute.virginia.edu), Environmental Institute (https://environment.virginia.edu/), and School of Data Science (https://datascience.virginia.edu), bringing engineering perspectives to these broader initiatives across UVA.

In conjunction with these positions, senior graduate students are eligible and encouraged to consider the UVA Engineering Rising Scholars program. This program is designed to encourage early-career scholars to pursue a career in academia by supporting their postdoctoral work before beginning in a tenure-track position at the University of Virginia. Detailed information and application instructions are available at https://engineering.virginia.edu/rising-scholars-postdoctoral-program.

Application Instructions

Apply for either of these positions in Interfolio (link). Provide the following in PDF format:

• Cover letter that summarizes your areas of research/scholarship, and areas of potential collaboration at the University of Virginia. To help us organize our review of applications, please also specifically list your primary areas of research in boldface at the top of your letter. Moreover, in the cover letter note to which position you are applying, or both.
• Curriculum vitae
• A statement describing your current research, future directions, and broader impacts
• A statement describing your teaching and mentoring practices, especially in regard to a residential learning environment marked by the free and collegial exchange of ideas
• A statement describing demonstrated contributions to fostering inclusive practices that create climates in which all stakeholders can achieve their maximum potential (please focus on skills and experience, not beliefs and opinions)
• A single file that includes two research papers that best represent your work

You will also request 3-5 references directly in Interfolio by providing names and contact information in the application. These reference requests will be generated immediately once you submit your application.

Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. The University will perform background checks on all new faculty hires prior to making a final offer of employment.

For questions about these positions, please contact Gregory Gerling, Professor, at gg7h@virginia.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physicians Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experience. We are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.

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