Manning Endowed Professor Positions in Information Systems and Operations Management

Manning Endowed Professor Positions, (2) 1 for Information Systems, and 1 for Operations Management

The Operations & Information Systems (OIS) Department at the Robert J. Manning School of Business, University of Massachusetts Lowell (UML) is seeking to hire two Manning Endowed Professors in the areas of Information Systems (with focus in AI, AIS, Data Analytics) and Operations Management (with focus in SCM, Business Analytics). These two professors will lead the department activities in research, teaching and community engagement.

The Manning School of Business boasts a vibrant community of over 3,750 diverse undergraduate and graduate students and holds accreditation from AACSB International. Situated in a modern facility i.e. Pulichino Tong Business Center, equipped with cutting-edge classrooms, the school offers an unparalleled learning environment. Nestled just 30 miles northwest of Boston, UMass Lowell is an R-1 institution, with its expansive campus catering to over 18,000 students.

The OIS Department has a full-time faculty of thirteen members and offers programs at the undergraduate, Master’s, and Ph.D. levels. Faculty and Ph.D. students in the department maintain a high-level research record and collaborations worldwide.

The Operations & Information Systems (OIS) Department at the Robert J. Manning School of Business, University of Massachusetts Lowell (UML) invites applications for up to two Manning Endowed Professor positions as part of a cluster hire in:

• Information Systems with focus in AI, AIS, Data Analytics
• Operations Management with focus in Supply Chain and Business Analytics

Appointments are open rank (Full, Associate, or senior level/seasoned Assistant Professor at the AACSB accredited colleges), depending on qualifications.

• AACSB-accredited
  , serving 3,750+ undergraduate and graduate students
  .
• Located in a state-of-the-art facility just 30 miles northwest of Boston.
• Part of UMass Lowell
  , the second-largest public university in Massachusetts, with more than 18,000 students.
• OIS Department: 13 full-time faculty offering undergraduate, master’s, and Ph.D. programs
  , with active research culture and international collaborations.

• Competitive 9-month base salary plus 1-month summer salary annually.
• Substantial research funding (conference travel, seminars, research support).
• Access to Ph.D. research assistance and administrative support.
• Teaching load: up to 2 courses per academic year.
• Initial 5-year appointment
  , renewable for 3-year terms pending review.

• Lead impactful research, teaching, and community engagement in area of specialization.
• Publish in top peer-reviewed journals and present at major conferences.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses (on campus and online).
• Supervise doctoral research and serve on dissertation committees.
• Pursue internal and external funding opportunities.
• Build strong industry connections and engage in professional associations.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Ph.D. in Business Administration with concentration in IS/AIS from an AACSB-accredited business school or closely related areas.
• Experience teaching at the college level.
• Record of high-quality peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.
• At least 3 or more years as an Assistant Professor (for Associate Professor appointment) at a research university.
• Experience on dissertation committees.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3–5 years teaching AI/AIS/Data Analytics (preferably in a business school).
• Demonstrated research in business applications of AI-Analytics, AIS, etc.
• Experience of editorial review board in leading journals of the field as an ERB member, AE/SE/DE.
• Experience with online teaching.
• Evidence of external funding activity.
• Strong collaboration skills across faculty and programs.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Ph.D. in Business Administration with concentration in OM/SCM from an AACSB-accredited business school or closely related areas.
• Experience teaching at the college level.
• Record of peer-reviewed…