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Faculty Position at the University of Colorado at Boulder, Leeds School of Business

  • 1.  Faculty Position at the University of Colorado at Boulder, Leeds School of Business

    Posted 09-23-2015 12:44

    The Operations Group of the Division of Management and Entrepreneurship of the Leeds School of Business, University of Colorado at Boulder, is seeking an outstanding junior faculty member to begin in August 2016. The primary responsibility of the position is to conduct high-quality scholarly research and to teach at the undergraduate, MBA, masters, and doctoral levels. Preference will be given to candidates with research/professional experience in business analytics and data-driven decision modeling, along with teaching interests in business analytics and operations management courses. Strong inter-disciplinary interest in related fields, including information technology and economics, is a plus.

    Minimum requirements for this position include:

    • Ph.D. degree in business analytics, operations management, management science, or related fields. Doctoral students near completion of their degrees will also be considered.
    • Evidence of excellence in research and teaching
    • Demonstrated research success in the broad domains of operations management and business analytics
    • Willingness to teach at undergraduate, MBA, masters, and doctoral levels with demonstrated teaching success

    Interested individuals should complete and submit an online application via our secure website, and must include:

    • A cover letter
    • Curriculum vitae
    • Evidence of research effectiveness, such as sample publications, conference papers, or working manuscripts
    • Evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as student evaluations, course syllabi, or teaching portfolios
    • Names and email addresses of three academic recommenders

    Applicants will be contacted if the search committee would like recommendation letters or other supporting documents submitted.

    The University of Colorado at Boulder, and the city of Boulder, offers a rich intellectual, cultural, recreational, and family-friendly environment. The economy of the Front Range of Colorado is strong, and private support for the university and the Leeds School is increasing steadily. The Leeds School of Business recently introduced masters programs in business analytics and supply chain management, which are expected to grow significantly in the next few years. The University of Colorado and the Leeds School of Business are nationally recognized for the excellence of our faculty, programs, and students. The Leeds School and the university have strong programs in sustainability, renewable energy, and entrepreneurship, garnering national and international attention. By joining the Operations Group of the Division of Management and Entrepreneurship at Leeds, you will be part of a collegial and productive group of scholars with the highest standards of research and teaching excellence.

    Applications for these positions are accepted electronically at https://www.jobsatCU.com; on the website, enter the job posting number F02935 in the Keyword search. All applications must be submitted online –mail or email submissions cannot be accepted. We will begin reviewing applications upon receipt, and will continue our search until the position is filled.  Please direct inquiries to: 

    Operations Management Search Committee

    Attn: Corlin Ambler (administrator)

    Leeds School of Business

    419 UCB

    Boulder, CO  80309-0419

    Corlin.Ambler@colorado.edu

    The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer


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    Thomas Vossen
    Associate Professor
    University of Colorado-Boulder
    Boulder CO
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