Open-Rank Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Information Systems, Operations Management, Supply Chain
University of IllinoisOpen-Rank Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Information Systems, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, & Analytics (IOSA) Area UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS URBANA-CHAMPAIGN, Gies College of Business, Department of Business Administration Applications are invited from qualified individuals for a 100% full-time open rank, tenure-track professor position in Information Systems, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, & Analytics (IOSA) area within the Department of Business Administration. We are interested in candidates who will bring excellence to campus via outstanding research, teaching, and service. We seek candidates with a demonstrated commitment to research excellence. Research methods can include but are not restricted to traditional and cutting-edge methods such as empirical methods, behavioral or field experiments, machine learning, operations research, game theory, and/or related methods with particular emphasis on applications in information systems, operations, and supply chain management. Priority will be given to candidates whose research leverages AI/ML methodologies, advanced analytics, and data-driven decision making to solve contemporary business challenges. We especially welcome candidates who can bridge traditional business disciplines with emerging AI and analytics applications. An ability and openness to teach courses at graduate and undergraduate levels with different delivery formats is desirable. Experience with online teaching is valued but not required. Qualified candidates will have completed a Ph.D. in Business Administration, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or a closely related field. The Gies College of Business at Illinois is a world leader in research, teaching, and public engagement. We serve the state, the nation, and the world by creating knowledge, preparing students for lives of impact, and addressing critical societal needs through the transfer and application of knowledge. In 2020, the Gies iMBA program was named one of the top ten "Biggest B-School Innovations of The Decade” by Poets and Quants. The college has also become a leader in experiential learning. Gies provides the environment and resources that foster meaningful actions, empower students to make their mark, and put their purpose into practice – to make the world a better place. Gies Business is committed to being a model for fostering an inclusive and equitable community, and supporting initiatives that promote access, belonging, and respectful engagement. We strive to prepare future business leaders to work effectively in diverse environments and to engage thoughtfully with our community and corporate partners. We are interested in candidates who will bring excellence via outstanding research, teaching, and service. The Department of Business Administration is a diverse and growing unit, which includes graduate and undergraduate programs across seven academic areas (i.e., Organizational Behavior, Strategic Management, International Business, Marketing, Operations Management, Information Systems, and Supply Chain). Additional information about the Department may be found here. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain an active and productive program of research. Teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Perform service for the department. Provide leadership in the department and the university. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Candidates at advanced ranks must possess a Ph.D. degree; candidates for assistant professor should expect to have completed their doctoral degree by June 1, 2027. Strong research portfolio. Demonstrated teaching effectiveness. Leadership potential commensurate with position sought. SALARY AND APPOINTMENT INFORMATION This is a 9-month, 100%-time academic tenure-track position with the opportunity for summer appointment. The expected start date is August 16, 2027 . The budgeted salary range for this position is $200,000-$220,…