Business Analytics/Operations and Engineering Management Faculty (Open Rank)

Florida Polytechnic University • JD Alexander Florida Polytechnic Main Campus, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Florida Polytechnic University seeks a tenure-equivalent faculty member in operations and engineering management at the Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor rank, beginning August 2027. The position supports the B.S. in Business Analytics and online M.S. in Engineering Management programs, whose curricula emphasize quantitative, analytical, and computational approaches to organizational and technical challenges. The successful candidate will teach in one or more areas including supply chain management, logistics, operations management, engineering management, project management, or quality management and process improvement, with an emphasis on quantitative, analytical, and data-driven approaches. The candidate may also develop courses aligned with departmental needs and their expertise.

Assistant Professors and above are expected to maintain a program of scholarship leading to publication in the discipline. Instructors are expected to demonstrate a scholarly, intentional approach to pedagogy and curriculum. Faculty also contribute to department and University service. The Department of Data Science and Business Analytics offers STEM-focused undergraduate and graduate programs combining quantitative and computational training with applied learning, including industry-connected internships and capstone projects.

Compensation is commensurate with experience and rank. The selected candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain that status throughout employment. H1B visa sponsorship is on hold until further notice under Florida State University System directives. Employment requires a background check, which may include Level II screening. The appointment is contingent on applicable screenings, disclosures, and approvals where required by foreign influence laws and University policy.

Requirements

• Instructor: Earned master’s degree or higher in operations management, supply chain management, logistics, industrial engineering, engineering management, operations research, management science, project management, or a closely related field. Candidates with a graduate degree in business administration or another related discipline and relevant academic preparation or professional expertise in a teaching area may also be considered.
• Assistant Professor: Earned doctorate in operations management, supply chain management, industrial engineering, engineering management, operations research, or a closely related field, completed before the start date.
• Associate Professor: Earned doctorate in a field specified for Assistant Professor and six years at the rank of Assistant Professor or equivalent.
• Professor: Earned doctorate in a field specified for Assistant Professor and six years at the rank of Associate Professor or equivalent.
• Evidence of effective college-level teaching.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Candidates should have expertise in one or more relevant areas; expertise across all listed areas is not expected.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and able to maintain work authorization throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

• Industry experience in supply chain management, logistics, operations management, engineering management, project management, or quality management and process improvement.
• Relevant professional certifications in project management, supply chain management, Six Sigma, or quality management.
• Evidence of effective and innovative teaching, including integration of analytical tools, industry applications, or project-based learning.
• Experience designing and teaching engaging, interactive online courses, with familiarity with Quality Matters (QM) or Online Learning Consortium (OLC) quality standards and review frameworks.
• Commitment to student advising and mentorship, including support for students’ academic and professional development.
• Experience collaborating across disciplines or mentoring interdisciplinary student projects, capstone experiences, or undergraduate research.
• Experience developing industry partnerships or contributing to applied projects, professional training, or externally funded initiatives.
• Contributions to scholarship, professional practice, or service commensurate with rank and instructional responsibilities.
• Related specializations that complement the department’s STEM and analytics focus.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in one or more areas of specialization supporting the B.S. in Business Analytics and online M.S. in Engineering Management programs.
• Develop additional courses aligned with departmental needs and the candidate’s expertise.
• For Assistant Professor and higher ranks, maintain a program of scholarship leading to publication in the discipline.
• For Instructor rank, demonstrate a scholarly, intentional approach to pedagogy and curriculum.
• Contribute to department and University service.

Benefits

• Health benefits, including medical and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and workers’ compensation.
• Retirement plan options, including a required state plan and additional voluntary retirement plans.
• Discounts and perks.
• Annual leave, with qualified employees eligible to accrue 22 days.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Annual sick leave, with qualified employees eligible to accrue 12 days.
• Sick Pool Program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level