Assistant Professor of Info. Systems & Operations Management
About The Position
The Department of Information Systems and Operations Management in the Miller College of Business at Ball State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning August 2027. The department is student-oriented, industry-connected, and focused on preparing students for careers in logistics and supply chain management through experiential learning, including internships, capstone projects, and engagement with industry professionals. The successful candidate will contribute to curriculum development, industry partnerships, and experiential learning, and will support student success and program development through teaching, scholarship, and service. The candidate will teach nine semester hours each fall and spring semester in areas that may include operations management, inventory management, supply chain analytics, project management, and quality management. Teaching assignments may include undergraduate and graduate courses delivered online, synchronously, or asynchronously. The role also includes scholarly activity and service. Candidates with interests or expertise in areas such as supply chain analytics, inventory and procurement management, process management, strategic and global logistics, supply chain integration, and quality management are encouraged to apply. The university will consider sponsorship.
Requirements
- Earned doctorate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management or a closely related field from an accredited institution; candidates with ABD status will be considered if they demonstrate satisfactory progress toward completion consistent with university policy.
- Evidence of, or demonstrated potential for, high-quality scholarly research.
- Evidence of, or demonstrated potential for, effective university-level teaching.
Nice To Haves
- Record of scholarly publications in peer-reviewed quality journals.
- Experience with creative teaching methods, including experiential learning, service learning, immersive learning, or other instructional innovations.
- Experience teaching online.
- Evidence of active involvement in external grant writing.
- Business experience in Information Systems or related areas.
- Ability to teach and conduct research in Business Analytics and Information Systems.
- Interest or ability to teach in supply chain analytics, inventory and procurement management, process management, strategic and global logistics, supply chain integration, or quality management.
- Interest in integrating emerging technologies and industry developments, including artificial intelligence, supply chain analytics, and supply chain resilience, into teaching.
Responsibilities
- Teach nine semester hours each fall and spring semester in areas such as operations management, inventory management, supply chain analytics, project management, and quality management.
- Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses, potentially online in synchronous or asynchronous formats.
- Conduct scholarly activity.
- Perform service that advances student success and program development.
- Contribute to curriculum strengthening, industry partnerships, and experiential learning opportunities.
Benefits
- 12 paid sick days per year.
- 10 paid holidays per year.
- Six weeks of paid parental leave.
- Affordable health and dental insurance.
- Long-term disability and life insurance plans.
- Retirement benefits.
- Coverage of 90 percent of the employee's child's or children's undergraduate tuition at Ball State University, beginning on the employee's first day.
- Potential relocation incentives for eligible participants through MakeMyMove, including up to $5,000 relocation cash, coworking space, Ball State University Library access, a one-semester Rec Fit pass, discounted athletics tickets, a local-resource help desk, board participation opportunities, and a six-month YMCA membership.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
