Assistant Professor – IDS (Supply Chain & Operations Management)

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

About the Department

The Department of Information and Decision Sciences in the College of Business Administration at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) focuses on operations management, analytics and artificial intelligence, and information systems. The department faculty oversee a PhD program, several master's programs, and an undergraduate major, as well as teach courses in the full-time MBA program and other college-wide programs. Tenure-track faculty in the department routinely publish in top-tier journals in operations management, as well as collaborate with industry and other colleges in the university. Located in downtown Chicago, UIC benefits from a vibrant ecosystem of universities, large firms, and startups, along with the city's established strengths in logistics, finance, and technology and growing investment in AI and quantum computing.

Job Summary

The IDS department invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Operations Management starting in the 2027-2028 academia year. Preference will be given to applicants whose research focuses on an applied domain such as health care, transportation, energy and sustainability, and the interface of AI and supply chain management.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality research in operations management and related fields.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in supply chain and operations management and related analytics areas.
• Interact effectively with students, industry partners, and the broader community.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Ph.D. (completed or near completion by the start date) in Management Science, Operations Management, Operations Research, or a closely related field.
• A strong research record and ability and interest to teach supply chain and operations management courses.

Preferred Qualifications

• Research focus on an applied domain such as health care, transportation, energy and sustainability, and the interface of AI and supply chain management.
• Interest in engaging with industry partners and contributing to experiential learning.

Application Details

Application Instructions

PLEASE READ THE BELOW INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

To apply, please complete an online application by December 6, 2026, and attach the supporting documents below. For fullest consideration, please apply by October 20, 2026.

• CV
• Cover Letter
• Research statement
• Teaching statement
• Job market paper
• Contact information for three references

Once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. To revise your application, you must withdraw and reapply. Please ensure the application is fully completed, and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date, as you will not be able to reapply after the posting close date.

Evaluation of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Offers of employment by the University of Illinois may be subject to approval by the University's Board of Trustees and are made contingent upon the candidate's successful completion of any criminal background checks and other pre-employment assessments that may be required for the position being offered. Additional information regarding such pre-employment checks and assessments may be provided as applicable during the hiring process.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/20480?c=uic