Logo
Rhode Island College

Assistant/Associate/Professor Operations Management

Rhode Island College, Providence, Rhode Island, United States,


Assistant/Associate/Professor Operations Management

Rhode Island College’s IACBE-accredited School of Business 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.Position SummarySuccessful 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, guiding them through their management programs. Faculty are expected to engage in scholarly research leading to publication in peer-reviewed journals and conduct service.Occasional DutiesPerform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Department Chair.Required Skills, Knowledge, and AbilitiesGood 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 QualificationsPh.D. or D.B.A. in Operations Management or related field, or ABD with a credible plan to complete dissertation within 2 years.Preferred QualificationsTeaching 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.Environmental ConditionsThe employee is not exposed to known adverse environmental conditions.

#J-18808-Ljbffr