Decision Sciences Professor

Decision Sciences Professor (260004U1)

The Bertolon School of Business is seeking a full‑time temporary faculty member to teach in the Decision Sciences area beginning in Fall 2026. This dynamic faculty role blends high‑quality instruction, student mentorship, and active scholarly or professional engagement within an AACSB‑accredited environment. The ideal candidate will deliver engaging, college‑level instruction across at least two core disciplines:
Management Information Systems (MIS)/Analytics and Operations/Supply Chain. Beyond the classroom, this position involves advising a diverse student population, participating in committee and engagement initiatives, and maintaining AACSB qualification status (SA, PA, SP, or IP) through continuous research or industry practice.

Candidates are required to perform duties in accordance with the MSCA contract, including teaching, advising, scholarship, and contributing to continuous improvement of the department and university. The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester. The position is subject to available funding.

Depending on student enrollment trends and department needs, renewal of the temporary full‑time position may be possible, but is not guaranteed.

• A Master’s degree in Management Information Systems, Analytics, Decision Science, Management Science, Operations, Operations Research, Supply Chain, or a closely related field.
• Two years of full‑time college‑level (or equivalent part‑time) teaching experience in both primary disciplines (MIS/Analytics and Operations/Supply Chain).
• A professional background, record of scholarship, or industry experience that qualifies the candidate as a Scholarly Academic, Practice Academic, Scholarly Practitioner, or Instructional Practitioner under current AACSB standards.

• An appropriate terminal degree (e.g., Ph.D., DBA) in a related business discipline.
• A track record of collaboration, teamwork, and collegiality within a professional or academic setting.
• A strong commitment to teaching excellence, student supervision, and academic advising.
• Demonstrated strength or potential for excellence and leadership in community engagement and university‑level service.
• Proven experience effectively teaching, advising, and mentoring a multicultural student population.

This position is an onsite role in Salem, MA with on‑campus, in‑person responsibilities.

Important:
Do not apply on Mass Careers. Applications submitted on Mass Careers will not be considered.

Employment is contingent upon a completed background and CORI check satisfactory to the university. This position is not eligible for H1B visa sponsorship.

The university considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salem State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. For accommodation information or requests please email eo-hr.

Salem State University does not partner with or accept candidates from outside staffing agencies. All hiring is managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team.

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