Professor of Industrial Engineering – AI & Analytics

About the role

The Department of Industrial Engineering at the American International University, Kuwait seeks a dynamic faculty member at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor. The successful candidate will lead teaching, research and industry collaboration at the intersection of Industrial Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and data‑driven analytics, supporting the university’s vision for Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing.

Key responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Industrial Engineering and related fields.
• Design and deliver advanced modules such as AI for Engineering Systems, Machine Learning, Optimization, Simulation Modeling, Digital Twins and Smart Manufacturing.
• Supervise MSc theses and mentor graduate students.
• Develop and expand MSc programmes through curriculum innovation and interdisciplinary research.
• Conduct high‑impact research in AI, machine learning, large language models and robotics‑oriented applications.
• Foster partnerships with industry to translate research into practice.

Required profile

• Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline.
• Strong publication record in artificial intelligence, machine learning, optimization or related areas.
• Demonstrated expertise with large language models and robotics applications.
• Experience teaching at the university level and supervising graduate research.
• Ability to contribute to curriculum development and industry engagement.

Required skills

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Predictive Analytics
• Optimization and Decision Support Systems
• Simulation Modeling and Digital Twins
• Operations Research and Intelligent Systems
• Industrial Software Applications
• Data‑Driven Decision Making
• Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0
• Large Language Models
• Robotics