Associate or Full Professor of Technology & Operations (Semiconductor)

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor • Ann Arbor, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan invites applications for a tenured faculty position (Associate or Full Professor) in the Technology and Operations area, with a research focus on sustainable and resilient semiconductor manufacturing and supply-chain operations. This appointment is part of a major interdisciplinary faculty cluster — Sustainable Semiconductors for a Secure Future — that spans the Ross School of Business and the College of Engineering (Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Materials Science and Engineering). The ideal candidate would have research expertise on sustainability (e.g., low-carbon manufacturing, circular economy), supply chain resiliency (e.g., risk assessment, supply chain design), and/or advanced manufacturing (e.g., semiconductor, electronics).

Requirements

• Doctorate in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or related field such as Economics, Statistics, or Computer Science.
• A record of excellence in business research.
• A record of excellence in business teaching.
• A record of excellence in business leadership commensurate with appointment rank.

Nice To Haves

• Research expertise on sustainability (e.g., low-carbon manufacturing, circular economy).
• Research expertise on supply chain resiliency (e.g., risk assessment, supply chain design).
• Research expertise on advanced manufacturing (e.g., semiconductor, electronics).
• Track record of interdisciplinary collaboration with engineering, materials, or computer science colleagues.
• Experience translating research through industry partnerships, pilot deployments, or policy engagement.
• History of external research funding from federal agencies and/or industry.
• Experience mentoring a diverse community of students and junior researchers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in sustainable and resilient semiconductor manufacturing and supply-chain operations.
• Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration with engineering, materials, or computer science colleagues.
• Translate research through industry partnerships, pilot deployments, or policy engagement.
• Secure external research funding from federal agencies and/or industry.
• Mentor a diverse community of students and junior researchers.
• Teach and provide leadership commensurate with appointment rank.

What This Job Offers

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