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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:12.0pt;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:#332C2C"><img width="1317" height="487" style="width:13.7187in;height:5.0729in" id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.png@01DC419E.0062DEB0" alt="TAMU Campus"></span></b><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:#332C2C;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:12.0pt;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:#332C2C;mso-ligatures:none">Description<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:#332C2C;mso-ligatures:none">The Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution, College of Engineering
at Texas A&M University invites applications for one tenured or tenure-track faculty position in the Industrial Distribution Program at the assistant or associate professor levels starting in Fall 2026. The Industrial Distribution Program is in the Department
of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution. This nationally recognized program focuses on applying engineering technology, business, mathematics, science, data processing, communications, quality, and supply chain management to the wholesaling and
distribution of industrial and technological products.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:#332C2C;mso-ligatures:none">Preference will be given to candidates with relevant hands-on research and experience aligned
with industrial distribution – these include, but are not limited to, operations management, data analytics, optimization, supply chain and logistics, digital distribution, and operations research. Leveraging the latest technologies, such as artificial intelligence,
machine learning, and large language models, for advancing these core research areas will be favorably considered.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:#332C2C;mso-ligatures:none">The successful applicant will teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels; advise
and mentor graduate students; develop an independent, externally funded research program; participate in all aspects of the department’s activities; and serve the university, college, department, and profession. Through effective industrial advisory committees
that provide valuable guidance, the department has numerous opportunities for the development of laboratories and sponsorship of applied research activities. Being an integral part of the College of Engineering at Texas A&M University facilitates opportunities
for excellent interaction with faculty in other programs to support large-scale college initiatives, as well as access to graduate students to assist in instructional and applied research activities.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:#332C2C;mso-ligatures:none">About the Department</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:#332C2C;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:#332C2C;mso-ligatures:none">The Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution is unique among the 15
departments within the College of Engineering, due to its strong focus on applied research and undergraduate education. This department consists of four distinct undergraduate programs and three graduate programs - two distance education and one resident graduate
program. Currently, the department has 112 faculty members, including 36 tenured/tenure-track and 76 non-tenure track (including part-time) faculty members to support academic programs in electronic systems engineering technology, multidisciplinary engineering
technology, manufacturing and mechanical engineering technology, information management service management, and industrial distribution with a Fall 2025 enrollment of over 2,700 undergraduate students and 250 graduate students. The faculty also supports approximately
$14 million annually in applied and basic research and professional development efforts spanning areas that include embedded systems, communications, advanced manufacturing, semiconductor testing, intelligent product design and development, information technology
management, human-computer interaction, sales management, distribution operations and supply chain management, and educational research. Applicants should consult the department’s website to review our academic and research programs (<a href="https://engineering.tamu.edu/etid/index.html"><span style="color:blue">engineering.tamu.edu/etid</span></a>).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:#332C2C;mso-ligatures:none">About the University/College</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:#332C2C;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:#332C2C;mso-ligatures:none">Texas A&M University lies in the heart of the Texas Triangle, a dynamic region anchored by Dallas-Fort
Worth, Houston, and Austin-San Antonio. Nestled within the twin cities of Bryan and College Station, with a metro population exceeding 287,000, it thrives at the core of this economic and cultural hub. Supported by robust financial resources, the Texas A&M
University System and related foundations reported a Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 endowment valued at more than $20 billion, ranking 8th overall and 2nd among public institutions (as reported by the National Association of College and University Business Officers).
Demonstrating research excellence, Texas A&M University in College Station and its Health Science Center achieved research & development expenditures of $1.278 billion for FY 2023, as reported in the National Science Foundation’s Higher Education Research
and Development Survey, placing Texas A&M among the top 25 institutions nationwide. Boasting a large and diverse student body, Texas A&M University has more than 80,000 graduate and undergraduate students enrolled as of the Fall 2025 semester. Leading in engineering
education, the College of Engineering, with more than 820 faculty members and over 24,000 students, is one of the largest engineering schools in the country. Recognized for academic excellence, the college’s graduate program is ranked in the top 10 among public
institutions by U.S. News & World Report, with eight of its 15 departments ranked in the Top 10. Additionally, topping engineering research, the college is ranked first in engineering research expenditures for FY24 as reported to U.S. News & World Report and
the American Society for Engineering Education. Committed to faculty support, Texas A&M recognizes that attracting and retaining exceptional faculty often depends on meeting the needs of two careers and having policies that contribute to work-life balance.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:12.0pt;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:#332C2C;mso-ligatures:none">Qualifications<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:#332C2C;mso-ligatures:none">Applicants must have earned a doctorate in industrial engineering, supply chain management,
management science, decision sciences, operations research, systems engineering,<b><i> or a closely related discipline.</i></b> Applicants must have at least one degree in Engineering. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required. Experience
working in or with the industry is preferred. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:12.0pt;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:#332C2C;mso-ligatures:none">Application Instructions<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:#332C2C;mso-ligatures:none">Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, personal statement (to include philosophy
and plans for research, teaching, and service), and a list of four references (including names, postal addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses) by applying for this specific position at <a href="https://apply.interfolio.com/174694" target="_blank"><span style="color:blue">apply.interfolio.com/174694</span></a>.
Full consideration will be given to applications received by November 15, 2025. Applications received after that date may be considered until positions are filled. It is anticipated that the appointment will begin in Fall 2026.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:#332C2C;mso-ligatures:none">Job Contact:<br>
</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:#332C2C;mso-ligatures:none">Dr. Malini Natarajarathinam at <a href="mailto:malini@tamu.edu"><span style="color:blue">malini@tamu.edu</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Oswald;mso-ligatures:none">Leonard and Valerie Bruce Leadership Chair</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Oswald;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Professor and Program Coordinator | Industrial Distribution</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none"> </span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Oswald;color:black;background:white;mso-ligatures:none">Director, Thomas and Joan Read Center for Distribution Research and Education</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">979.845.6766 |
</span><u><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:#0563C1;mso-ligatures:none"><a href="mailto:malini@tamu.edu" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0563C1">malini@tamu.edu</span></a></span></u><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">106 Ross Street, 3367 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843-3367
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