Assistant Professor of Operations Management

Tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Operations and Supply-Chain Management at the University of Kansas School of Business, beginning August 18, 2027.

About the role

The successful candidate will contribute to the advancement of knowledge through high-quality publications in leading academic journals, teach courses at the undergraduate, masters, and doctoral levels, and engage in service and outreach activities. While all areas of operations/supply chain will be considered, emphasis may be given to emerging topics such as blockchain, digital transformation of supply chain, and supply-chain analytics.

The School of Business offers undergraduate, master’s (full-time and online), and doctoral programs, with student enrollment approaching 5,000. The School is located in Capitol Federal Hall, a modern facility on KU’s main campus in Lawrence, Kansas.

Responsibilities

• 40% Research: Develop and sustain an active program of scholarly research in operations management and related fields, leading to publications in high-quality academic journals, scholarly presentations, and other research contributions.
• 40% Teaching: Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in operations management and related disciplines. Contribute to student learning through instruction, mentoring, advising, curriculum development, and other educational activities.
• 20% Service: Engage in service activities supporting the area, school, university, profession, and broader community through committee participation, professional engagement, outreach, and student support.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in a discipline directly related to Operations and Supply Chain Management (must be earned by August 18, 2027).
• Demonstrated or evidence of high potential for scholarship excellence, including publications in leading academic journals in operations management and/or business analytics.
• Demonstrated or evidence of high potential for teaching excellence in supply-chain management and/or business analytics, with a focus on contemporary and emerging topics.

Application Instructions

A complete application must include:

• Letter of application describing experience and accomplishments.
• CV detailing productivity in teaching, research, and service.
• Research statement and supplemental materials (e.g., publications).
• Teaching statement and supplemental materials (e.g., teaching portfolio, sample syllabi, teaching evaluations).

First review of applications will begin on September 8, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

For questions about the application process, contact Cal (David) Riedley. For position details, contact Suman Mallik.