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Manning Endowed Professor Positions in Information Systems and Operations Manage

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Job No:

528725

Position type:

Faculty Full Time

Benefit Status:

Benefited-Union

Campus:

UMass Lowell

Department:

Operations & Info Systems

Salary:

Salary commensurate with experience

Applications Open:

Oct 16 2025

Applications Close:

Open until filled

Cluster hires:

2 (1 for Information Systems, 1 for Operations Management)

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.

About The Manning School Of Business

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.

Endowed Professor Benefits

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.

Responsibilities (Both Areas)

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.

AI/AIS/Data Analytics Specialization 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.

Supply Chain and Business Analytics Specialization 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 publications and conference presentations.

At least 3 or more years as an Assistant Professor (for Assoc Professor appointment) at a research university.

Experience on dissertation committees.

Preferred Qualifications:

3–5 years teaching Supply Chain Analytics (preferably in a business school).

Demonstrated research in business applications of Operations, SCM or Business Analytics.

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.

Special Instructions To Applicants Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled. The search may close once an adequate pool of qualified applicants is identified.

Only apply for one position (either IS/AIS or OM/SCM/BA), based on your best judgment.

Please clearly indicate which position you are applying for in your cover letter.

Submission requirements via the UMass Lowell electronic application system:

Comprehensive CV

Cover letter describing leadership, research agenda, teaching, funding record, collaborative work, and global/local perspectives. Indicate which position you are applying for.

Publication List

Evidence of teaching effectiveness (student evaluations, supervisor report, or professional development assessment).

Names and contact information of three academic references (required during the application process).

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