Assistant Professor in Operations and Decision Technologies AY 24-25
University of California Irvine
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Posted: 28-Aug-24
Location: Irvine, California
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: 5575126
University of California Irvine
Assistant Professor in Operations and Decision Technologies AY 24-25
Position overview Salary range: The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See Table(s) [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ds5ObQEi7ZYKHbG8uPMXFAnYwsHDE9_G/view]. A reasonable estimated salary range for the Assistant Professor position is $180,000 - $195,000 inclusive of the salary scale and off-scale salary components. 'Off-scale salaries' and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.
Application Window
Open date: August 26, 2024
Most recent review date: Tuesday, Oct 1, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Monday, Jun 30, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description Assistant Professor Position in Operations and Decision Technologies The UCI Paul Merage School of Business is seeking candidates to fill one tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Operations and Decision Technologies area to begin as early as July 1, 2025.
QUALIFICATIONS:
We are seeking individuals with a commitment to excellence in research and teaching in Operations and Decision Technologies (ODT) and in service to the University and profession. A Ph.D. in Operations Management, Operations Research, Management Science, Industrial Engineering, or other relevant discipline is required (Ph.D. must be completed by September 2025). While we invite applications in all operations areas, we are particularly interested in candidates with research interests in data analytics, artificial intelligence, and sustainable operations, broadly defined. Research methods can range across math programming, game theory, stochastic modeling, reinforcement learning, machine learning, decision analysis, empirical methods, behavioral or field experiments, and other related methods. We are especially interested in candidates whose research has the potential for real-world impact.
About the Operations and Decision Technologies Area ODT area faculty teach core classes covering topics in operations management, management science, and statistics, as well as various electives. ODT faculty develop and use advanced analytic methodologies to address decision situations across the functional areas of business. Application domains range across electricity market design, power/energy systems, environmental sustainability and regulation, online platforms, online advertising and social media, healthcare, developing economies, and global supply chain management.
About the Paul Merage School of Business The successful candidate will join a dynamic business school located in the heart of Southern California's thriving business community. The Merage Full-Time MBA program is ranked #27 in the US by the Financial Times. New hires will have opportunities to teach across a multitude of programs (undergraduate, graduate), both night and/or on weekends, including summers. Successful candidates may be expected to develop on-line or hybrid courses consistent with the School's objectives and teaching needs.
Our programs also strive to fully represent our professional community, continually searching for applicants with different backgrounds to enrich the educational experience. Merage School faculty are actively involved in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts, supporting the new Black Management Association and the School's Latinx Initiative. The Financial Times ranks the Merage School #1 in number of female faculty.
The School also houses seven faculty-led Centers of Excellence which serve as a bridge between the Merage School and the local business community: the Beall Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, the Center for Digital Transformation, the Center for Global Leadership, the Center for Health Care Management and Policy, the Todd and Lisa Halbrook Center for Investment and Wealth Management, the Center for Real Estate, and the UCI Long US-China Institute.
For information about the University of California, Irvine and The Paul Merage School of Business, learn more at http://www.merage.uci.edu/.
Applicants must complete an online application profile and upload the following application materials electronically to be considered for the position:
(1) Curriculum Vitae (2) Cover Letter (3) Statement of Research (4) Statement of Teaching (including evidence of teaching quality) (5) Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement that addresses past and/or potential contributions to inclusive excellence (6) Publications and working papers (7) Sexual Misconduct, Harassment, and Discrimination Declaration Form
DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, although first consideration will be given to completed applications received by Oct 1, 2024.
If you have any questions about the application process, please contact: Academic Personnel Analyst The Paul Merage School of Business University of California, Irvine Irvine, CA 92697-3125 FacultyRecruitment@merage.uci.edu
Unit: https://merage.uci.edu/employment Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application) A Ph.D. in management or other relevant discipline is required (Ph.D. must be completed by September 2025). Application Requirements Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research - Required for final consideration
Publication and working papers - Required for final consideration
Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form - All applicants of academic positions at the University of California, Irvine must download, complete, sign, and upload the following form with their application: Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form
About UC Irvine The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. Job location Irvine, CA
Since 1965, the University of California, Irvine has combined the strengths of a major research university with the bounty of an incomparable Southern California location. UCI's unyielding commitment to rigorous academics, cutting-edge research, and leadership and character development makes the campus a driving force for innovation and discovery that serves our local, national and global communities.