Full Professor and Endowed Department Chair of Operations Research and Engineering Management

id="offer-description" class="ecl-u-type-heading-2 ecl-u-mt-none ecl-u-mb-l">Offer Description Position Description . The Lyle School of Engineering at Southern Methodist University (SMU) invites accomplished candidates for the position of Full Professor and Endowed Department Chair of Operations Research and Engineering Management (OREM). The successful candidate for chair of the department will also hold an endowed professorship with the anticipated start date of August 1, 2027. The Lyle School of Engineering has embarked on an ambitious journey, successfully hiring numerous outstanding faculty members, including several endowed professors during the recent past. Our culture of faculty growth thrives on innovation, fostering a dynamic and collaborative environment. We are committed to cutting-edge research funded by competitive federal grants, industry-funded projects and philanthropic gifts, which advances our academic goals and provides students with a competitive edge in the industry and/or academia. Our mission is to lead in the digital transformation of engineering education, equipping students with cutting-edge knowledge and skills to emerge as confident, capable leaders. Through excellence and innovation, we aim to significantly impact the engineering landscape and beyond. The OREM department at SMU has experienced significant growth in faculty research in the last several years. The department offers undergraduate degrees in Management Science (including the dual BS