Assistant Professor of Operations Management

$13,500 min. to $16,500 max. per month depending upon qualifications

Eastern Illinois University invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track faculty position in Operations Management at the Assistant Professor level, beginning in the Fall of 2026.

Salary: $13,500 - $16,500 per month

Eastern Illinois University offers an excellent benefit package designed to support our employees’ well-being and career goals.

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Comprehensive Medical Coverage:Competitive employee insurance premiums with flexible plan options.
• Vision Insurance:Vision coverage is included with medical at no cost.
• Dental Insurance:Dental plans available to meet your needs.
• Retirement Benefits:Participation in the State University Retirement System, which includes medical insurance benefits upon retirement.
• Tuition Waivers:Opportunities to pursue educational goals through tuition waivers for employees and dependent children.
• Generous Paid Time Off:Up to 12 paid holidays annually, plus earned vacation and sick time.

A PhD in management Science or related areas from an AACSB-accredited school is preferred but ABDs close to completion will be considered. The successful candidate will be qualified to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Operation Management, Logistics, Data Analytics and AI. Also, expertise in Healthcare Operations would be an advantage. In addition to teaching, in F2F, online and hybrid format, the candidate will be expected to conduct research and publish in peer-reviewed journals and participate in service activities at the school and university levels.

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

Eastern Illinois University provides equal opportunity in education and employment for all students, applicants for employment and employees. Discrimination based upon race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis of discrimination precluded by federal and state statutes, is strictly prohibited.

The University further commits to a program of affirmative action as prescribed by statute to employ, and advance in employment, qualified individuals with a disability and qualified protected veterans (disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active duty wartime veterans and Armed Forces service medal veterans).