ASSOC PROFESSOR, OR PROFESSOR in Sports Analytics

reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Applications received by November 30th, 2026 will receive full consideration. Please contact the IOE Faculty Search Committee at IOEFacultySearch@umich.edu if you have any questions. The Department of Industrial and Operations Engineering (IOE) at the University of Michigan (UM) welcomes applications for a faculty position at mid-career or higher rank (associate, and full professor) in the area of Sports Analytics (SA) for an appointment beginning in August 2027. Note that an assistant professor with an exceptional track record may be considered. SA represents an expansive field that connects disciplines within and beyond the College of Engineering in the shared pursuit of understanding performance, decision-making, and human movement. This is part of a campus-wide faculty expansion program directed towards building a campus-wide cluster focused on SA. The new cluster is expected to leverage and augment IOE?s enduring strengths in optimization, stochastics, data analytics, statistics, machine learning, and human factors. Our multidisciplinary department integrates theoretical, methodological, and applied research interests. We are seeking individuals with an enduring commitment in sports analytics from fields that include but are not restricted to operations research, human factors, statistics, applied mathematics, and computer science. The ideal candidate will have a track record of excellence in both research as well as graduate and undergraduate education and a demonstrated ability to establish independent and externally-funded research programs in their fields of expertise. Particular attention will be placed on candidates who embrace the global outlook, leadership focus, and service commitment that are fundamental to the culture of Michigan Engineering. Naturally, the search will place a greater emphasis on senior candidates who have an established record of scholarship and innovation in the field and have the potential to build an impactful and expansive research program in SA. You have a Ph.D. and show a commitment to high-quality research and evidence of teaching success and/or potential, as appropriate. You are dedicated to excellence in graduate and undergraduate education, and will develop impactful, productive, and innovative research programs. We welcome candidates at a mid-career or higher level (tenure-track Associate Professor, and Full Professor) from all areas related to Industrial and Operations Engineering, including Operations Research, Data and Decision Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Human Factors, and related disciplines. Assistant professors with an established stellar track record may be considered. Our department's application areas include energy & sustainability, health & human safety, manufacturing, mobility & transportation, operations management, public policy, and robotics. This position is posted as Associate Professor or Professor. The rank of the selected candidate will depend upon candidate's qualifications. Note that an Assistant Professor with an exceptional track record may be considered. Employment will require both a criminal background check and an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. Candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure form as well as an authorization to release information form. Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.