Operations and Supply Chain Management – Assistant Professor

University of Calgary – Haskayne School of Business

The Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary invites applications for a continuing appointment in Operations and Supply Chain Management at the level of tenure-track Assistant Professor. Applications are encouraged in a related field of Supply Chain Management and Logistics, Healthcare Operations, and Energy Operations. The appointment will commence on July 1, 2024, or at a mutually agreeable date.

Candidates must have:

• A completed (or close to be completed) doctorate degree in operations management, supply chain management, operations research, management science, industrial engineering, or another closely related field,
• At least one publication or one submission at a revise & resubmit stage in one of the top journals in the field,
• A demonstrated capability in graduate- or undergraduate-level teaching and willingness to undertake graduate student supervision,
• A demonstrated willingness to provide service to the university and to interact with the business community in operations and supply chain management and business analytics.

The Haskayne School of Business is growing in graduate programs in Business Analytics and Supply Chain Management. The successful candidate is expected to teach in these new programs.

Successful candidates strive to be research leaders in their field of interest. We offer competitive salaries, reduced teaching load, and start-up funding to all new assistant professors to help them start their research and teaching careers. The Haskayne School of Business seeks to recruit and retain a diverse and inclusive workforce that will contribute to the future of business. We are committed to fostering diversity through cultivating an environment where people with a variety of backgrounds, genders, interests, and talents feel welcome and supported. This includes the provision of a formal mentoring program, internal grant review programs that enhance success in research grant applications, pilot funding programs, and other support programs.

Interested individuals are encouraged to apply online via the ‘Apply Now’ link below:

https://business.careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/13302586-assistant-professor-operations-and-supply-chain-management-haskayne-school-of-business

Please be aware that the application process allows for only four attachments. Your four application attachments should be organized to contain the following (which may require you to merge documents, such as publications):

• Cover letter and curriculum vitae, including the name and contact information only of three referees.
• Statement of research interests
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Statement on equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Two papers (working papers are also accepted)

Questions may be addressed to:
Osman Alp, Academic Selection Committee Chair
(email: osman.alp@ucalgary.ca)

Review of applications will begin on October 6, 2023, and continue until the position is filled. Department representatives may conduct preliminary interviews with selected candidates at the INFORMS Annual Meeting in Phoenix, AZ in October 2023. Candidates who would like to be considered for an interview at INFORMS should indicate if and when they will be presenting papers at the conference in their cover letter. Full consideration will also be given to the candidates who cannot attend the conference.

Application Deadline: October 6, 2023

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of Eyes High, committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (equity@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)

Additional Information

To learn more about academic opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Academic Careers website. For more information visit Careers in the Haskayne School of Business.

The University strongly recommends all faculty and staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

About the Haskayne School of Business
Accredited by AACSB International, the Haskayne School of Business is a progressive and innovative business school. Our mission is to create an open, mutually accountable community of students, faculty, and alumni, and to provide rich experiential learning opportunities to our students. With 3,000 full and part-time students currently enrolled in bachelors, masters, PhD and executive education programs, the business school boasts more than 18,000 alumni in 60 countries around the globe.

About the University of Calgary
The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada’s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

About Calgary, Alberta
Calgary is one of the world’s cleanest cities and has been named one of the world’s most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders – in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour’s drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.