Assistant/Associate/Professor Operations Management

Position Information

Position Information

Posting Number

F00281

Position Title

Assistant/Associate/Professor Operations Management

Division

Academic Affairs Division

Department Name

School of Business

Position Type

Faculty

Position Overview

Essential Duties

The IACBE-accredited School of Business at Rhode Island College invites applications for one open rank, tenure-track faculty position (assistant, associate, or full) with a primary focus in Operations Management. We seek candidates with a strong interest in teaching within a liberal arts setting who are eager to teach various operations management courses, including operations management, project management, supply chain management, process management, service operation management, and quality assurance. There may also be opportunities to teach other courses in the broad management area.

Successful candidates will be expected to teach three courses in the fall and spring terms (3-3 load). The classes are small, allowing for more student interaction. The college has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1, and most class sizes range between 10 and 30 students. Faculty are also required to advise up to 30 students, which requires guiding students through their management programs. Faculty are also expected to engage in scholarly research leading to publication in peer-reviewed journals and conduct service.

The college requires that all applicants and employees be able to perform the above essential duties of the job and will explore reasonable accommodations for individuals with documented disabilities in accordance with ADA requirements.

Occasional Duties

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Department Chair.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Good teaching skills,

Good knowledge of operations management (including project management, process management, service management, and supply chain management)

The ability and enthusiasm to impart this knowledge to undergraduate students,

A willingness to work collegially with other faculty in the School of Business Required Qualifications

Ph.D. or D.B.A. in Operations Management or related field, or ABD with a credible plan to complete dissertation within 2 years.

Preferred Qualifications

Teaching experience at the college level.

Industry experience in an asset.

Interest in teaching and researching

Ability to teach in-person, hybrid, or online as directed by the chair and/or dean of the School of Business.

Bilingual Environmental Conditions

The employee is not exposed to known adverse environmental conditions.

Position Details

FLSA

Exempt

Full Time / Part Time

Full-time

Proposed Compensation

Benefits

Full-time employee benefits include:

Comprehensive Health Benefits and Rewards for Wellness Incentives

Generous Paid Time Off

Family/Parental Leave

Tuition Waivers at RIC, CCRI & URI

Retirement Plan

Long-term Disability Coverage

Variety of voluntary add-on's

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Reports to (Title)

Academic or Calendar Year

Academic

Position Status

Continuing Tenure Track

End of Temporary or Limited Position

Collective Bargaining Unit

RIC/AFT

Posting Information

Number of Positions Available

1

Application Posting Date

09/24/2024

Application Closing Date

Special Instructions/Information for Applicants

AA/EEO/ADA Statement

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity institution that values and is committed to inclusion and expanding the diversity of its faculty and staff, the College invites members of protected classes, including minorities and persons with disabilities, to identify themselves as such at the time of application.