How to Apply

Interested candidates should send a letter of application, current vita, evidence of teaching and research effectiveness, and 3 letters of recommendation to: Search Committee Chair, Department of Information Systems & Operations Management, College of Business, University of Michigan-Dearborn, Fairlane Center South, 19000 Hubbard Drive, Dearborn, MI 48126-2638. Electronic applications are strongly encouraged and may be sent as a single PDF file to Ms. Jaclyn Daniels at [email protected]. Also please apply at http://umjobs.org/ to job ID#254746. Applications will be reviewed commencing immediately and will be accepted until the position is filled. Preference will be given to applications received by November 22, 2024. 

We will have representatives at both the 2024 INFORMS Annual Meeting (Oct. 20-23, 2024) in Seattle, WA, and the DSI Annual Meeting (Nov. 21-24, 2024) in Phoenix, AZ, for informational conversations with interested candidates. 

The University of Michigan-Dearborn is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment, and strongly encourages applications from minorities and women. The University of Michigan-Dearborn is a non-discriminatory, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job Summary

THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS at the UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, DEARBORN, invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in Operations & Supply Chain Management at the rank of Assistant Professor, starting September 2025. The candidate?s research can be in any area of Operations and/or Supply Chain Management, but preference will be given to candidates whose research is in areas related to sustainability and innovation. Teaching will support graduate and undergraduate courses in operations management, supply chain management, logistics, sustainability, and/or other related areas. 

Who We Are

The University of Michigan, Dearborn (UM-Dearborn), is one of three campuses of the University of Michigan. UM-Dearborn is a comprehensive university offering high quality undergraduate, graduate, professional and continuing education to residents of southeastern Michigan, and currently enrolls more than 9,000 students. The College of Business is AACSB accredited and offers a BBA degree with nine concentrations, an MBA degree that can be completed both in-class and online, as well as MS degrees in Accounting, Finance, Business Analytics, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, and Information Systems. The College has recently revised the curricula for most of these degree programs and is witnessing significant growth in enrollment, especially at the graduate level. The campus is strategically located on 200 suburban acres of the original Henry Ford Estate in the Greater Detroit Metropolitan region. Dearborn is located midway between Detroit and Ann Arbor and allows for a short commute from Ann Arbor, Detroit, the Detroit suburbs, and several smaller towns with a more rural environment. More details regarding the College of Business can be found at umdearborn.edu/cob. 

Required Qualifications*

Qualifications include a Ph.D. in Operations Management/Supply Chain Management or closely related discipline from an AACSB accredited (or equivalent) university by the starting date of appointment. Candidate should demonstrate a high potential and ability for research and teaching effectiveness. The successful candidate will be dedicated to quality research, teaching, and service. Salary and benefits are AACSB competitive including significant support for research and professional development. 

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.