The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Sloan School of Management at 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA invites applications for Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position in Operations Research and Statistics (OR/Stat) beginning July 1, 2024, or as soon thereafter as possible. Strong applicants will demonstrate the potential for research and teaching excellence in any of the sub-fields of Operations Research and Statistics, including Data Science, Optimization, Statistics, Analytics (including applied Machine Learning), and/or Operations Research broadly construed. We are especially interested in candidates who can build a strong methodological research base, contribute to application areas of high impact, and be a successful teacher in our undergraduate, MBA, MBAnalytics, and/or PhD programs. Duties will include teaching undergraduate and/or graduate level courses Operations Research, Statistics, and Data Science, and conducting original scholarly research in Operations Research, Statistics, Data Science, or related fields. The MIT Sloan School of Management offers supportive mentorship to new faculty, an exceptional environment for scientific inquiry, and a strong commitment to an inclusive, welcoming culture.
Applicants should possess or be close to completion of a PhD in Operations Research, Statistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related relevant field by the start of employment.
Applications must include an up-to-date curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, a personal statement describing research experience and aspirations, and a personal statement describing teaching aspirations and any teaching experience.
Applications should be submitted in full by 11/1/2023.
Applications can be submitted through this link: https://apply.interfolio.com/133383.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin.
Background Check Policy
Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check, including verifying any finding of misconduct (or pending investigation) from prior employers.