Associate Professor​/Professor of Technology & Operations

Applicants are required to submit their applications electronically by visiting  and uploading the following:

• cover letter
• curriculum vitae
• research statement, one or two published or working papers that illustrate a major research interest
• teaching statement and teaching evaluations

The Final date to receive applications is October 15, 2026.

For questions related to the application process, please contact Shandra Bremer: slbremer, Area Administrator.

The Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan invites applications for a tenured faculty position (Associate or Full Professor) in the Technology and Operations area, with a research focus on sustainable and resilient semiconductor manufacturing and supply‑chain operations. This appointment is part of a major interdisciplinary faculty cluster – Sustainable Semiconductors for a Secure Future – that spans the Ross School of Business and the College of Engineering (Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Materials Science and Engineering).

The ideal candidate would have research expertise on sustainability (e.g., low‑carbon manufacturing, circular economy), supply chain resiliency (e.g., risk assessment, supply chain design), and/or advanced manufacturing (e.g., semiconductor, electronics). We are especially interested in individuals with a track record of interdisciplinary collaboration with engineering, materials, or computer science colleagues; experience translating research through industry partnerships, pilot deployments, or policy engagement; a history of external research funding from federal agencies and/or industry;

and experience mentoring a diverse community of students and junior researchers.

Minimum requirements include a doctorate in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or a related field such as Economics, Statistics, or Computer Science, and a record of excellence in business research, teaching, and leadership commensurate with appointment rank.

This position is posted as Associate Professor/Professor. The rank of the selected candidate will depend upon the selected candidate's qualifications.

For more detailed descriptions of the Technology and Operations Area, Stephen M. Ross School of Business, and the University of Michigan, please visit our websites:

Technology and Operations Area

Stephen M. Ross School of Business

University of Michigan

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Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

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