Faculty Positions at the Department of Industrial Engineering at the Antalya International University (AIU)

The Department of Industrial Engineering at the Antalya International University (AIU) seeks candidates for multiple faculty positions at all ranks beginning August, 2014. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering or a closely related field. The department emphasizes both high-quality research and teaching. Faculty duties include research, teaching at undergraduate levels and graduate levels, supervision of master and Ph.D. students and other related tasks.  Review process will begin on January 1, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled.

The Department of Industrial Engineering at AIU aims to be the leader in service science and management in the area and in the world. The department has established strong partnerships with tourism, health, and logistics sectors in the area. The new faculty member is expected to enhance and expand these relationships, especially with companies in service sector, in which fundamentals of industrial engineering can be applied
The candidates should demonstrate ability in initiating and maintaining high-quality research projects and a strong commitment to attracting external funding as well as building university-industry partnerships. Successful candidates are expected to be committed to excellence in teaching, interact and participate in outreach activities, and be involved in service to the University and the profession. Preference will be given to the candidates with excellent communication skills and with research interests in Service Science and Management, Ergonomics, and Quality Control. However, outstanding candidates in other areas (such as Production Systems and Logistics and Optimization, Applied Mathematics) will also be considered.

Antalya International University (AIU) is a newly founded university which strives to be the leading university in the region (Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East, North Africa and the Southeastern Europe) and to provide world-class education, with a distinguished academic team dedicated to teaching, research, and service. The medium of instruction is English. Therefore, candidates should have an excellent command of English. AIU has established an international education services office and is rigorously recruiting foreign students with an objective to have 50% of the incoming freshmen being non-Turkish citizens in the next five years. AIU is an equal opportunity employer. Salary is very competitive and commensurate to rank, experience and qualifications. Several fringe benefits (medical health insurance, retirement benefits) will apply. Housing assistance may be provided for some candidates.

The university is located in Antalya, Turkey -a.k.a. the Turkish Riviera, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Antalya, located on the Mediterranean coast of southwestern Turkey, is one of the fastest growing cities in Turkey with a population over one million and is not afflicted by the disadvantages of a metropolitan city such as traffic. Antalya is also considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in the area with sunshine throughout the year, scenic beauty, and magnificent historic sites. Tourism and healthcare are the leading sectors in the area with a rapidly developing industry.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, including academic and professional experience, list of publications, statement of teaching philosophy and research interests/objectives, and names and contact information for at least three references as a single PDF file to ie_recruit@antalya.edu.tr . Please name the file as LastName_FacultyApplication and include “IE Faculty Application” in the subject line of the email. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for formal interviews.
For further information about Antalya International University (AIU), please visit: www.antalya.edu.tr