Assistant​/Associate​/Professor Operations Management

Position Information

Posting Number F00281 Position Title Assistant/Associate/Professor Operations Management Division Academic Affairs Division Department Name School of Business Position Type Faculty

Position Overview Essential Duties

The IACBE-accredited School of Business at Rhode Island College 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.

Successful 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, which requires guiding students through their management programs.

Faculty are also expected to engage in scholarly research leading to publication in peer-reviewed journals and conduct service.

The college requires that all applicants and employees be able to perform the above essential duties of the job and will explore reasonable accommodations for individuals with documented disabilities in accordance with ADA requirements.

Occasional Duties

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Department Chair.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

* Good 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 Qualifications

Ph.D. or D.B.A. in Operations Management or related field, or ABD with a credible plan to complete dissertation within 2 years.

Preferred Qualifications

* Teaching 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.

* Bilingual

Environmental Conditions

The employee is not exposed to known adverse environmental conditions.

Position Details

FLSA Exempt Full Time / Part Time Full-time Proposed Compensation Benefits

Full-time employee benefits include:

* Comprehensive Health Benefits and Rewards for Wellness Incentives

* Generous Paid Time Off

* Family/Parental Leave

* Tuition Waivers at RIC, CCRI & URI

* Retirement Plan

* Long-term Disability Coverage

* Variety of voluntary add-on's

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Reports to (Title) Academic or Calendar Year Academic Position Status Continuing Tenure Track End of Temporary or Limited Position Collective Bargaining Unit RIC/AFT

Posting Information

Number of Positions Available 1 Application Posting Date 09/24/2024 Final date to receive applications Special Instructions/Information for Applicants AA/EEO/ADA Statement

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity institution that values and is committed to inclusion and expanding the diversity of its faculty and staff, the College invites members of protected classes, including minorities and persons with disabilities, to identify themselves as such at the time of application.