"Open Rank Faculty Position in Operations Management"

Job Summary

Position Description

The Naveen Jindal School of Management at The University of Texas at Dallas is seeking to fill one tenure-track faculty position (open-rank) in Operations Management, beginning in fall 2026. Assistant Professors are preferred. All areas of research in Operations Management will be considered but expertise in artificial intelligence and/or supply chain management is of special interest. A PhD or equivalent in Operations Management or a related discipline (such as Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, etc.) is required prior to employment; those with ABD status will be considered at the application/interviewing stage. The appointee must demonstrate the ability to conduct a nationally recognized research program. Candidates applying for a senior position must have a well-established record of research and teaching.

The appointment commences for the fall 2026 semester

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience: A PhD or equivalent in Operations Management or a related discipline is required prior to employment; those with ABD status will be considered at the application/interviewing stage. Candidates are expected to demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, engaging, and dynamic environment comprised of individuals with a range of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. We are seeking candidates able to produce research and scholarly or creative achievements that enhance the program and the discipline, and able to deliver high quality teaching using evidence-based practices to effectively engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences.

Preferred Education and Experience: Teaching experience in an undergraduate or graduate class is preferred. For applications at the Associate or full Professor rank, a strong record of publication in the top tier Operations Management/Operations Research journals is expected.

School of Management, Operations Management Area

The Dallas Metroplex, with its population of over 7 million people, is the home of 22 Fortune 500 corporate headquarters, including such well-known firms as Exxon Mobil, AT&T, American Airlines, and Texas Instruments.

The Naveen Jindal School of Management fosters a professional research environment as well as a collegial culture that is intellectually stimulating and interdisciplinary. Based on publications in the select set of top-tier journals included in The UTD Top 100 Business School Research Rankings™, our Operations Management group has consistently ranked among the top in recent years. The school provides faculty with state-of-the-art computer technology enhanced with in-house programming support. Library and secretarial support is generous and funding is provided for travel and other activities related to research and teaching.

The Naveen Jindal School of Management is rapidly growing and currently offers MBA, MS, and Ph.D. degrees. We offer BS and MS degrees in Supply Chain Management and various executive development programs for all levels of management. Currently, the Jindal School offers more than 30 degree programs at the undergraduate, master's and PhD levels. We have more than 10,000 students and more than 300 faculty members.

Application Instructions

Applicants should upload the following:

• Full curriculum vitae and cover letter summarizing their interests and qualifications for the position.
• Statement of teaching philosophy describing their conceptualizations of teaching and learning, and teaching and assessment methods, and how their teaching practices will engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences.
• Research statement describing past, present, and future research, including how they mentor (or will mentor) student researchers and foster (or will foster) collaborative research environments.
• A writing/publication sample.
• Full contact information for at least three academic or professional references.

Priority will be given to completed applications received by 10/12/2025. Reviews will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed on 05/15/2026.