We are looking for candidates at all levels who are interested in conducting scholarly research in Operations Management or in the Economics of Information Systems, and in teaching Ph.D. and M.B.A. courses in either one or both areas. Senior candidates are expected to have excellent leadership and well established research credentials as evidenced by scientific publications in top refereed journals along with a remarkable and creative teaching record, while junior candidates have to show promise of developing both.

Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Operations Management, Management Science, Operations Research, Information Systems or a related field. They should also have outstanding research credentials in these areas and a successful teaching record. Special attention will be given to candidates with some professional practical experience, strong quantitative or technical background with graduate level training in economics or finance.

The Simon School is one of the nation's top Business Schools and has full-time M.B.A. and Ph.D. programs, and Executive M.B.A. programs in Rochester and in Bern, Switzerland. The Operations Management and Information Systems faculty at the Simon School is committed to excellence in research and teaching and is considered to be one of the top research groups in the nation. Our focus is on the use of quantitative and economic models for addressing significant operational or technology management problems. The Simon School has established the Center for Information Intensive Services (CIIS) which will enhance the ability of faculty to engage with industry as an integral part of their research program.  We prefer candidates that can actively participate in the Center's activities  (http://www.simon.rochester.edu/research-centers/center-for-information-intensive-services/index.aspx)

Schlegel and Gleason Halls provide state-of-the-art case-style classrooms, and faculty offices in Carol Simon Hall provide a high quality work environment. The School’s generous research support provides many opportunities for conducting interdisciplinary research on various management issues. The Simon School’s small size leads to an atmosphere of strong collegial interaction in both teaching and research. To learn more about the Operations Management and Information Systems groups and the Simon School please visit our website: http://www.simon.rochester.edu.

Salary is highly competitive. The positions are available Fall 2009. Candidates who wish to be interviewed at the Fall 2008 INFORMS meeting should apply by September 31, 2008. To be ensured of full consideration please submit an electronic application as soon as possible, including a vita, transcripts, names of three references and copies of research papers or publications, by December 31, 2008 to Professor Abraham Seidmann at OM&ISrecruiting@simon.rochester.edu. Late applications may be considered.