[AISWorld] Tenure-track position in analytics / operations at University of St. Thomas

[Jordan Barlow]

*OVERVIEW*

The Department of Operations and Supply Chain Management in the Opus
College of Business at the University of St. Thomas, in Minneapolis/St.
Paul, Minnesota, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the
Assistant Professor level. Candidates should demonstrate potential for
strong research, excellence in teaching, and desire to engage in culturally
responsive service activities that demonstrate their commitment to equity,
diversity, and inclusion. The position begins Fall 2025.



The Operations and Supply Chain Management department at St. Thomas
prepares students to make a difference in a company’s bottom line through
operational innovation, supply chain management and data analytics. Our
experienced faculty members all have significant industry backgrounds and
are active researchers in the field today. They prepare students for
real-world challenges in the demanding and heavily technical world of
operations and supply chain management. More information about the
department is at:
https://business.stthomas.edu/faculty-research/departments/operations-supply-management1/



The Opus College of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance
Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. The college offers
undergraduate, part-time, and specialized MBA, specialized Masters, and
graduate certificate programs. More information about the Opus College of
Business is at www.stthomas.edu/business/.
<http://www.stthomas.edu/business/>



The University of St. Thomas is in the vibrant Minneapolis-St. Paul area,
one of the U.S.’s top 25 metro areas.  Combine that with a visible
corporate presence of seventeen Fortune 500 headquarters plus a diversified
list of other companies with offices in the metro area, and you have a very
strong, supportive business community that attracts bright, talented
people. A recent study found that the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area
population grew 11% from 2010 – 2020. Census data also show that Minnesota
continues to grow more diverse, both racially and ethnically, and at a
faster pace than in the broader United States.  Established in 1885, the
University of St. Thomas is located in the major metropolitan area of
Minneapolis-St. Paul and is Minnesota’s largest private university. Its
9,000+ students pursue degrees in a wide range of liberal arts,
professional, and graduate programs. Learn more about life as a faculty
member at St. Thomas. <https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/for-faculty/index.html>



The University of St. Thomas embraces diversity, inclusion, and equal
opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal
attention call us to embody and champion a diverse, equitable, and
inclusive environment. We welcome applicants of diverse races, ethnicities,
geographic origins, gender identities, ages, socioeconomic backgrounds,
sexual orientations, religions, work experiences, physical and intellectual
abilities, and financial means. We are committed to building a team that
represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. This
commitment is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic
intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to
think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common
good. A successful candidate will have a commitment to the ideals of this
mission.
*QUALIFICATIONS*

*MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS  *

   - A Ph.D. (US or Foreign Equivalent) or alternatively, ABD with a close
   completion date, in supply chain management, operations management,
   management science or a related field.
   - Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in operations and
   supply chain management and Business Analytics.
   - Demonstrated ability and commitment to excellence in teaching.
   - A strong research agenda with potential to publish high-quality
   research in peer-reviewed journals.



*ADDITIONAL PREFERENCES  *

   - Demonstrated commitment to providing leadership (in teaching,
   research, and/or service) toward building an equitable and diverse
   scholarly environment
   - Teaching and research interests that complement department and college
   needs and priorities, including but not limited to statistics and data
   analytics



*Salary and Benefits*

The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive salary and comprehensive
benefits program, which includes:

   - Up to 100% tuition remission for employees and dependents upon
   eligibility
   - Up to 50% tuition remission for spouses upon eligibility
   - A generous Employer retirement contribution of 9.4% of annual salary
   upon eligibility
   - Medical, dental, and vision options
   - Employer-paid disability, life, and AD&D benefits
   - All eligible full-time faculty may request Parental Leave for the
   birth or adoption of a child



*How to Apply*



Applications should be submitted before 5 PM CST on September 29, 2024,
although the position will remain open until filled. Members of the search
committee are targeting online interviews with shortlisted candidates via
Zoom and/or at the INFORMS annual conference, during the Sept-Oct 2024
timeframe.



For further information, please contact Dr. Sameer Kumar, Search Committee
Chair, at SKUMAR at stthomas.edu.



Applicants must apply online at www.stthomas.edu/jobs  providing:

   1. A letter of application (cover letter),
   2. A curriculum vita
   3. A list of 3 references
   4. A written statement discussing their teaching philosophy, research
   interests, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.



No references will be contacted without first getting the permission of the
candidate. Candidates who advance in the search will be asked to submit
three letters of recommendation.