Description:
The Department of Decision and Information Sciences (DISC) at
the C. T. Bauer College of Business, University of Houston, invites
applications for one open-rank, tenure-track, faculty position to
begin in Fall 2027. We welcome applicants from all areas of
research under the broad umbrella of Operations/Supply Chain
Management and Decision and Information Sciences. Applicants will
be considered for the faculty titles of Assistant, Associate, or
Full Professor, depending on qualifications.
Qualifications: Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or
equivalent in Information Systems, Operations Management, Supply
Chain Management, Operations Research, Computer Science, Decision
Sciences, or a related discipline (ABD candidates will be
considered at the application/interview stage). We seek applicants
who can produce impactful research and scholarly contributions that
advance both the discipline and the program, and who are committed
to delivering excellent teaching.
Candidates at the Assistant Professor level should demonstrate
potential for excellence in research and teaching. Candidates at
the Associate/Full Professor level are expected to have an
established record of publications in top-tier journals (e.g.,
journals on the UTD-24 list) and to demonstrate the ability to
enhance the department’s national reputation through both scholarly
contributions and professional service.
About the Department and College: The DISC
Department at Bauer College includes 22 tenured or tenure-track
faculty in Operations Management and Information Systems. Faculty
conduct cutting-edge research in areas including healthcare, AI,
digital platforms, and supply chain management. The department is
highly active in research and is consistently ranked among the top
50 Business Schools in North America based on publications in
leading operations management and information systems journals
included in the UTD-24 list. The C. T. Bauer College of Business is
AACSB-accredited, with over 6,000 undergraduates and 900 graduate
students across BBA, MBA, Executive MBA, Executive DBA, specialized
master’s, and PhD programs. The PhD program has seen a substantial
uplift in quality in recent years. For details about the Decision
and Information Systems Department visit the department website at
https://www.bauer.uh.edu/departments/disc/.
City of Houston: The University's 600-acre campus
is only a short drive from downtown Houston, the fourth-largest
city in the nation. In addition to being the energy capital of the
world, the Houston metropolitan area can boast of leading
consulting engineers, construction, oil servicing, computer,
telecommunication, and biomedical companies, as well as NASA's
Johnson Space Center and the world-renowned Texas Medical Center.
Greater Houston is a modern, rapidly growing, and economically
thriving region. It has a full spectrum of activities, as well as
sports and outdoor activities.
Application Submission: Review of applications
will begin on October 10th, 2026, and continue until the position
is filled. Applicants should submit the following materials via the
UH online
application portal: (1) a cover letter highlighting the
candidate’s strengths and interest in the position, (2) a
curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of research interest, (4) a
statement of teaching interest, and (5) names and contact
information of three references.
Please direct any recruitment-related queries to: Dr. Ravi Aron
([contact details available in the full listing]), and/or Dr. Mehdi Hosseinabadi
([contact details available in the full listing]), and/or Dr. Xiang Wan
([contact details available in the full listing]).
Employees are expected to have a home address in the state of
Texas for the duration of their appointments.
Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and
will be requested upon selection of the final candidates.
All positions at the University of Houston-System are security
sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals
conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e.,
communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems,
electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water
treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the
security and integrity of the research is maintained.
The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal
Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.
