Muncie, Indiana, Information Systems and Operations Management
Assistant Teaching Professor of Information Systems and Operations Management
Ball State University
The Department of Information Systems and Operations Management at Ball State University has a full-time contract faculty position available August 19, 2022 for the academic year.
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Position Function: Duties and responsibilities include Teaching 12 credit hours each fall and spring semester in the following subjects: business analytics and logistics and supply chain management. Assignments may include undergraduate and graduate courses, which may be delivered on-line, synchronously or asynchronously.
Minimum Qualifications: Earned a doctorate degree in operations management, logistics and supply chain management, business analytics, industrial engineering, operations research, or closely related areas from an accredited institution by date of appointment.
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications: Evidence of scholarly research publications in refereed journals, evidence of effective and innovative teaching at the university level, and experience with on-line teaching. Teaching or research experience with project management or quality management.
Apply online at: https://bsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/31326 . Include the following documents with your application: curriculum vitae, cover letter, and Inclusive excellence statement addressed to search committee chair, Dr. Chan Gu. In the Applicant Documents section of this application, please provide an inclusive excellence statement describing how you would contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive learning community at Ball State University through your teaching, research, and/or service. Please include examples of your contributions when possible. Word limit 500.
The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earner is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $75,000.Review of applications will begin immediately and will be accepted through 07/03/2022.
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Minimum Qualifications: Earned a doctorate degree in operations management, logistics and supply chain management, business analytics, industrial engineering, operations research, or closely related areas from an accredited institution by date of appointment.
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. $70,000-$75,000