Assistant Professor, Supply Chain and Operations Management

Position Summary

The Department of Operations Management & Strategy in the School of Management at the University at Buffalo (State University of New York, SUNY at Buffalo) invites applications for full-time tenure-track Assistant Professors (10-month) in Supply Chain and Operations Management (multiple positions available).

The appointment will begin in August 2026. Job duties will include the following:

Candidates are expected to pursue high-quality research and have a strong commitment to the development of the Departments academic programs at undergraduate, MBA, MS, and Ph.D. levels, in terms of teaching and leadership.

Candidates are expected to contribute to university-wide interdisciplinary research and support the educational mission of the UB RENEW Institute and the Institute for Sustainable Transportation & Logistics.

Initial teaching duties will be introductory undergraduate and graduate operations management courses.

The successful candidate will have:

Applicants should have completed a Ph.D. degree in Operations Management, Management Science, or a related field.

Strong consideration will be given to applicants that have demonstrated a clear and strong potential for high quality scholarly research.

Applicants should have experience conducting research in the domain of Supply Chain and Operations Management.

Demonstrated excellence in teaching.

For full consideration, applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, and teaching statement by April 30, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

About the School of Management:

The profile and stature of the UB School of Management is on the rise. The school has been ranked by the Financial Times, Forbes, U.S. News & World Report, and The Wall Street Journal for the quality of its programs and the return on investment it provides its graduates. Along with healthcare and entrepreneurship, the UB School of Management has identified leadership as a strategic priority. The UB School of Management is recognized for its emphasis on real-world learning, community and economic impact, and the global perspective of its faculty, students and alumni. For more information about the UB School of Management, visit http://mgt.buffalo.edu/.

Outstanding Benefits Package

Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit - all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about our benefit packages.

About The University at Buffalo

The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of Americas leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctoral degree (PhD) in Operations Management, Management Science, or a related field.

Experience must include the following:

Strong consideration will be given to applicants that have demonstrated a clear and strong potential for high quality scholarly research.

Applicants should have experience conducting research in the domain of Supply Chain and Operations Management.

Demonstrated excellence in teaching.

Preferred Qualifications

Willingness and ability to help mentor Ph.D. students and supervise their research.

Salary Range

Competitive

Job Type

Full-Time