Assistant Professor of Operations Management
About The Position
Eastern Illinois University invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track faculty position in Operations Management at the Assistant Professor level, beginning in the Fall of 2026. A PhD in management Science or related areas from an AACSB-accredited school is preferred but ABDs close to completion will be considered. The successful candidate will be qualified to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Operation Management, Logistics, Data Analytics and AI. Also, expertise in Healthcare Operations would be an advantage. In addition to teaching in F2F, online and hybrid formats, the candidate will be expected to conduct research and publish in peer-reviewed journals and participate in service activities at the school and university levels.
Requirements
- A PhD in management Science or related areas from an AACSB-accredited school is preferred but ABDs close to completion will be considered
- The successful candidate will be qualified to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Operation Management, Logistics, Data Analytics and AI
- In addition to teaching in F2F, online and hybrid formats, the candidate will be expected to conduct research and publish in peer-reviewed journals and participate in service activities at the school and university levels.
Nice To Haves
- Expertise in Healthcare Operations would be an advantage.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Operation Management, Logistics, Data Analytics and AI
- Conduct research and publish in peer-reviewed journals
- Participate in service activities at the school and university levels
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Competitive employee insurance premiums with flexible plan options.
- Vision Insurance: Vision coverage is included with medical at no cost.
- Dental Insurance: Dental plans available to meet your needs.
- Retirement Benefits: Participation in the State University Retirement System, which includes medical insurance benefits upon retirement.
- Tuition Waivers: Opportunities to pursue educational goals through tuition waivers for employees and dependent children.
- Generous Paid Time Off: Up to 12 paid holidays annually, plus earned vacation and sick time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
