Operations Management and Information Systems
FACULTY POSITIONS IN OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT and INFORMATION SYSTEMS
We are seeking candidates with research interests in Operations Management and/or the Economics of Information Systems, and in teaching Ph.D. and M.B.A. courses in either one or both areas. Candidates at all levels are invited to apply. Senior candidates are expected to have demonstrated leadership ability and have well-established research credentials as evidenced by publications in top refereed journals along with demonstrated teaching excellence, while junior candidates must show promise of excellence in research and teaching. Candidates are expected to have or soon receive a Ph.D. in Operations Management, Management Science, Operations Research, Information Systems or a related field. Some professional experience and/or graduate level training in economics or finance is desirable, but not necessary.
The Simon School is one of the nation's top Business Schools and has full-time M.B.A. and Ph.D. programs in Rochester, and Executive M.B.A. programs in Rochester and in Bern, Switzerland. The Operations Management and Information Systems faculty at the Simon School is committed to excellence in research and teaching and is considered to be one of the top research groups in the nation. Our focus is on the use of quantitative and economic models for addressing significant operational or technology management problems. The Simon School has established the Center for Information Intensive Services (CIIS) which creates opportunities for faculty to work with industrial partners as an integral part of their research program. We prefer candidates that can actively participate in the Center's activities. (http://www.simon.rochester.edu/research-centers/center-for-information-intensive-services/index.aspx)
Schlegel and Gleason Halls provide state-of-the-art case-style classrooms, and faculty offices in Carol Simon Hall provide a high quality work environment. The School’s generous research support provides many opportunities for conducting interdisciplinary research. The Simon School’s small size leads to a strong collegial atmosphere in both teaching and research. To learn more about the Operations Management and Information Systems groups and the Simon School please visit our website: http://www.simon.rochester.edu.
Salary is highly competitive. The positions are available Fall 2010. To ensure full consideration please submit an electronic application as soon as possible, including vita, transcripts, names of three references and copies of research papers or publications, by December 31, 2009 to Professor Abraham Seidmann at OM&ISrecruiting@simon.rochester.edu. Late applications may be considered.
We plan to do preliminary interviews of candidates at the INFORMS conference in San Diego, so if you wish to be considered for such an interview you must have your complete application in by September 23, 2009.
The University of Rochester is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
