Assistant Professor of Information Systems and Operations Management

The Department of Information Systems and Operations Management invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning August 2025.

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The Department of Information Systems and Operations Management invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning August 2025.

Responsibilities include teaching nine credit hours each fall and spring semester in the following subjects; logistics and supply chain management, operations management, project management, quality management, and simulation and optimization. Assignments may include undergraduate and graduate courses, which may be delivered online, synchronously, or asynchronously.

Other responsibilities include supporting the logistics and supply chain management center for excellence and possibly acting as the center director.

Earned doctorate degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or a closely related area from an AACSB Accredited college of business; ABD near completion will be considered but degree must be completed by date of appointment.

Research: Evidence of an active research agenda within a related field.

Teaching: At least one semester (four months) of teaching experience at the university level within related fields.

Business experience in the field of operations management, quality management, and supply chain management; experience in managing research center or lab, and experience in providing high-quality instruction in on campus and on-line settings.

At least one semester (four months) of innovative teaching experience at the university level, and a genuine interest in sustainable supply chain management and business as a force for good are preferred.

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Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

For nominations and questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Tiffany Turner, Assistant Director of Talent Acquisition at: tiffany.turner@bsu.edu.

In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experiences align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please also describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to our University's enduring values, including inclusiveness, which we define as a commitment 'to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.'

Search committee chair: Qiannong Gu; qgu@bsu.edu