Assistant Professor in Supply Chain Management & Operations

University of Washington Bothell; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Washington Bothell School of Business invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Supply Chain Management and Operations, with an anticipated start date of September 16, 2027. We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community.

The successful candidate will join our faculty on a full-time basis (100% FTE) for a 9-month academic year, 3-year renewable appointment

Qualifications

• Doctorate required from a research-intensive institution (US or comparable international).
• Active research program and Scholarly Academic status as defined by AACSB.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active research program and publish in leading journals.
• Teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, Business Analytics, and AI.
• Provide service to the School, the University, and the community.

Education

Doctorate in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Information Systems, Management Science, Operations Research, Business Analytics, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Job description

Position Overview

School / Campus / College: University of Washington,Bothell

Organization: Business

Title: Assistant Professor in Supply Chain Management &Operations

Position Details

Position Description

The School of Business at the University of Washington invitesapplications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position inSupply Chain Management and Operations, with an anticipated startdate of September 16, 2027. We seek applicants who demonstratecommitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service in adiverse and inclusive academic community. The successful candidatewill join our faculty on a full-time basis (100% FTE) for a 9-monthacademic year, 3-year renewable appointment beginning September 16,2027. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an activeresearch program and Scholarly Academic status as defined by AACSB;publish in leading academic journals; teach a variety ofundergraduate and graduate courses in domains such as OperationsManagement, Business Statistics, Supply Chain Management,Information Systems, Business Analytics, and/or ArtificialIntelligence; and provide service to the School, the University,and the community. Applicants from research areas including Supply Chain Management,Operations Management, Information Systems, ArtificialIntelligence, Business Analytics, Management Science, and relatedfields are encouraged to apply. We especially welcome candidateswhose research connects supply chain and operations with AI,machine learning, data-driven decision making, digital andenterprise systems, resilience, sustainability, andtechnology-enabled process innovation. Positive factors forconsideration include a doctorate from a highly regarded,research-intensive U.S. institution or a comparably stronginternational institution.

The School of Business

The UW Bothell School of Business is accredited by AACSB and isdeeply committed to the success of its faculty in research,teaching, and service. We are well known for our undergraduate,MBA, and MS Accounting programs, and enrollment has been growing ata fast pace. Located 15 miles northeast of downtown Seattle, wework closely with industry leaders, many of whom are headquarteredin the region, as well as smaller, innovative, and rapidly growingcompanies in software, retail, medical equipment, biotechnology,electronics, and aerospace sectors. Our students are drawn from andwork in companies such as Alaska Airlines, Amazon, Amgen, Boeing,Costco, Expedia, Google, ICOS, Meta, Microsoft, Nintendo, Nvidia,Phillips, PACCAR, REI, Starbucks, Symetra, T-Mobile, Tableau, andZillow, as well as in local, State, and Federal government. The School’s Supply Chain and Operations faculty are activescholars whose work has been published in leading journalsincludingJournal of Operations Management, Production andOperations Management, Manufacturing & Service OperationsManagement, Operations Research, Decision Sciences, Journal ofSupply Chain Management, and IEEE Transactions in EngineeringManagement, among others . The Supply Chain and Operations faculty cover courses inStatistics, Introductory Operations and Project Management, a widerange of Supply Chain Management courses, Information Systems, andrecently launched courses in Business Analytics and AI, across bothour undergraduate and graduate curriculum. The School of Business is an undepartmentalized School andencourages collegiality across the entire faculty. Faculty membersshould expect to interact with colleagues from other businessdisciplines. As part of UW tri-campus system, faculty members havecomplete access to the computing and library resources of theUniversity of Washington.

University of Washington Bothell

Located in the heart of the Puget Sound region, the University ofWashington Bothell is one of the most dynamic public universitiesin the state of Washington. UW Bothell is a student-centered campusknown for engaging students through classes, team projects, andresearch in which students connect what they learn or create in theclassroom with the broader community. This is achieved throughclose relationships with faculty members as teachers and mentors,and staff dedicated to student success. The academic work of thecampus focuses on cross-disciplinary research, connected learning,and community engagement, and prepares students for leadership inthe state of Washington and beyond. The campus offers more than 55 undergraduate and graduate degreeprograms in five schools. Current UW Bothell enrollment is over6,000 students. More than 90% of undergraduates are from WashingtonState, and approximately 40% are first-generation collegeattendees. The priorities of the University’s current StrategicPlan – "Expanding Access, Achieving Excellence", are to enhancecommunity and campus engagement, and advance cross disciplinaryteaching and scholarship. In addition to award winning faculty andstaff, UW Bothell has been recognized for innovations in academicprogramming and support services designed to help students graduateon time and debt-free. It has also earned both recognition andawards for its work in the area of environmental sustainability andis just one of twelve institutions selected to join the launchcohort of the Postsecondary Data for Action Network (PDAN), a newnational initiative co-led by the Institute for Higher EducationPolicy (IHEP) and the Association for Institutional Research (AIR).This selection places UW Bothell among a small group of collegesand universities collectively committed to using data in smarter,more student-centered ways.

Salary

The base salary range for this position will be $15,556 - $17,222per month ($140,000 to $155,000 annually), commensurate withexperience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Departmentof Labor prevailing wage determination.

Qualifications

Applicants for this position must have earned a doctorate (orforeign equivalent) in Supply Chain Management, OperationsManagement, Information Systems, Management Science, OperationsResearch, Business Analytics, Industrial Engineering, or a relatedfield, by the date of appointment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity

The University of Washington is committed to fostering aninclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equalopportunity employer, the University considers applicants foremployment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, nationalorigin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexualorientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information,disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

Benefits Information

The University is committed to providing excellent benefits to ourfaculty. For a summary of available benefits, please see UWHR benefits information.

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Disability Services

The University of Washington is committed to providing access andreasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities,education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. Torequest disability accommodation in the application process,contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [e-mail].