Assistant Professor - Information Systems, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, and Busin

Assistant Professor - Information Systems, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, and Business Administration

Jul 02, 2026

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS URBANA-CHAMPAIGN

Gies College of Business Department of Business Administration

Assistant Professor in Information Systems, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, and Business Administration

The Gies College of Business at Illinois is a world leader in research, teaching, and public engagement. We serve the state, the nation, and the world by creating knowledge, preparing students for lives of impact, and addressing critical societal needs through the transfer and application of knowledge.

Applications are invited from qualified individuals for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position within the Information Systems, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, and Business Analytics (IOSA) area within the Department of Business Administration.

We seek candidates who will bring excellence to campus via outstanding research, teaching, and service. Candidates should conduct cutting‑edge research at the intersection of artificial intelligence, business analytics, and digital transformation, with particular emphasis on applications in information systems, operations, and supply chain management. Priority will be given to candidates whose research leverages AI/ML methodologies, advanced analytics, and data‑driven decision making to solve contemporary business challenges.

Research methods of particular interest include machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, computer vision, predictive analytics, and optimization. Experience with generative AI, large language models, automated decision systems, or AI ethics and governance is highly valued. We especially welcome candidates who can bridge traditional business disciplines with emerging AI and analytics applications. An ability to teach courses at graduate and undergraduate levels across multiple delivery formats (online, hybrid, in‑person) is essential, particularly in areas such as AI for Business, Machine Learning Applications, Business Analytics, Data Science, and related quantitative methods.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in information systems, business analytics, operations management, supply chain management, computer science, data science, or a closely related field with demonstrated expertise in AI and business analytics applications.

The University of Illinois offers an outstanding tradition of scholarship and a supportive environment for faculty development and excellence. The University of Illinois Gies College of Business excels globally in academics, research, and community impact. In 2020, the Gies iMBA program was named one of the top ten "Biggest B‑School Innovations of the Decade" by Poets and Quants. The college has also become a leader in experiential learning.

Gies provides the environment and resources that foster meaningful actions, empower students to make their mark, and put their purpose into practice – to make the world a better place. Gies Business is committed to being a model for a fostering an inclusive and equitable community, and supporting initiatives that promote access, belonging, and respectful engagement. We strive to prepare future business leaders to work effectively in diverse environments and to engage thoughtfully with our community and corporate partners.

The Department of Business Administration is a large and diverse unit, which includes graduate and undergraduate programs across eight academic areas (i.e., Organizational Behavior, Strategic Management, International Business, Marketing, Operations Management, Information Systems, Business Analytics, and Supply Chain). Additional information about the Department may be found here.

• Maintain an active and productive program of research in one or more of the following: information systems, business analytics, operations and supply chain management.
• Teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Perform service for the department.

• Candidates must possess a Ph.D. degree.
• Strong research portfolio.
• Demonstrated…