"Assistant Professor in Information Systems, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, and Business Administration"

Job Description

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS URBANA-CHAMPAIGN

Gies College of Business Department of Business Administration

Assistant Professor in Information Systems, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, and Business Administration

The Gies College of Business at Illinois is a world leader in research, teaching, and public engagement. We serve the state, the nation, and the world by creating knowledge, preparing students for lives of impact, and addressing critical societal needs through the transfer and application of knowledge.

Applications are invited from qualified individuals for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position within the Information Systems, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, and Business Analytics (IOSA) area within the Department of Business Administration.

We seek candidates who will bring excellence to campus via outstanding research, teaching, and service. Candidates should conduct cutting-edge research at the intersection of artificial intelligence, business analytics, and digital transformation, with particular emphasis on applications in information systems, operations, and supply chain management. Priority will be given to candidates whose research leverages AI/ML methodologies, advanced analytics, and data-driven decision making to solve contemporary business challenges. Research methods of particular interest include machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, computer vision, predictive analytics, and optimization. Experience with generative AI, large language models, automated decision systems, or AI ethics and governance is highly valued. We especially welcome candidates who can bridge traditional business disciplines with emerging AI and analytics applications. An ability to teach courses at graduate and undergraduate levels across multiple delivery formats (online, hybrid, in-person) is essential, particularly in areas such as AI for Business, Machine Learning Applications, Business Analytics, Data Science, and related quantitative methods. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in information systems, business analytics, operations management, supply chain management, computer science, data science, or a closely related field with demonstrated expertise in AI and business analytics applications.

The University of Illinois offers an outstanding tradition of scholarship and a supportive environment for faculty development and excellence. The University of Illinois Gies College of Business excels globally in academics, research, and community impact. In 2020, the Gies iMBA program was named one of the top ten "Biggest B-School Innovations of the Decade” by Poets and Quants. The college has also become a leader in experiential learning. Gies provides the environment and resources that foster meaningful actions, empower students to make their mark, and put their purpose into practice – to make the world a better place. Gies Business is committed to being a model for a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community, being actively anti-racist, helping the next generation of business leaders do the same, and engaging the public and our corporate partners in these efforts. We are interested in candidates who will bring excellence to campus via outstanding research, teaching, and service.

The Department of Business Administration is a large and diverse unit, which includes graduate and undergraduate programs across eight academic areas (i.e., Organizational Behavior, Strategic Management, International Business, Marketing, Operations Management, Information Systems, Business Analytics, and Supply Chain). Additional information about the Department may be found here.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain an active and productive program of research in one or more of the following: information systems, business analytics, operations and supply chain management.
• Teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels
• Perform service for the department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates must possess a Ph.D. degree
• Strong research portfolio.
• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness.

SALARY AND APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

This is a 9-month, 100%-time academic tenure-track position with the opportunity for summer appointment. The expected start date is August 16, 2026.

The budgeted salary range for these positions is $195,000-$200,000.

More information about the University of Illinois and the local community may be found here:

• Faculty Recruitment
• Dual Career Academic Couples Program
• Benefits
• Living in Champaign-Urbana

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

For full consideration, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information of three professional references, a sample publication or working paper, and evidence of past teaching success. For initial consideration, applications must be submitted by 6:00 pm Central Time on April 26, 2026. Interviews may occur prior to the initial closing date; however, the review of applications will continue until suitable candidates are identified.

Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information regarding this specific position, please contact the Department of Business Administration Human Resources at business-bahr@business.illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-300-0612.