Assistant/Associate/Professor Operations Management

Rhode Island College • Mount Pleasant, RI

15d

About The Position

Position Summary Since its founding in 1854, Rhode Island College ( RIC ) has been innovatively delivering a low-cost, high-quality education from its beautiful campus in Providence, RI. As Rhode Island’s first public higher education institution, RIC has grown from its origins in teacher preparation to becoming a leading regional comprehensive college. With the goal of preparing students to be engaged citizens and meeting state and regional needs for today’s workforce and tomorrow’s leaders, RIC ensures that students have the support, skills, and opportunities necessary to learn and thrive. It offers an extraordinary collegiate experience with top-notch academic programs, active learning in the classroom, significant experiential learning opportunities beyond the classroom, and state-of-the-art facilities. Over 40% of the RIC undergraduate students are students of color, and 45% are first-generation college students. -Ranked #2 in Social Mobility among public New England Universities (US News and World Report, 2021) -Ranked Top 10 in best value colleges in New England (Money Magazine, 2021) The School of Business aims to prepare students to lead boldly in business and industry. Our accomplished faculty puts theory into practice every day. Grounded in the liberal arts, we combine core business and management competencies, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills across our departments: accounting, economics and finance, health care administration, management and marketing, and sports management. We teach small classes where we can interact one-on-one with students, which spurs engagement and accelerates learning. Starting on day one, our students get primed to excel in a future career in business or industry or pursue advanced study. Rhode Island College’s Mission and Core Values: As a leading regional public college, Rhode Island College personalizes higher education of the finest quality for undergraduate and graduate students. We offer vibrant programs in arts and sciences, business, and professional disciplines within a supportive, respectful, and diverse community. Dedicated faculty engage students in learning, research, and career attainment, and our innovative curricula and co-curricular foster intellectual curiosity and prepare an educated citizenry for responsible leadership. Excellence and Innovation RIC will continue to foster a high-quality educational environment with rigorous academic programs, talented faculty, and a robust support system for academic success. This is complemented by our proven talent, foresight, and reputation for responding to emerging issues. Access and Opportunity Education experience to prepare students from all walks of life. We are committed to providing the support necessary to ensure that students have the knowledge and skills to succeed in, and contribute to, our global society.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or D.B.A. in Operations Management or related field, or ABD with a credible plan to complete dissertation within 2 years.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching experience at the college level.
• Industry experience in an asset.
• Interest in teaching and researching
• Ability to teach in-person, hybrid, or online as directed by the chair and/or dean of the School of Business.
• Bilingual

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree