The Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee invites applications for a full-time, faculty position at the Associate/Full Professor rank beginning in August, 2010. The incumbent will be expected to play a key role in the leadership of the POM Area by mentoring PhD students and participating in building a strong OM faculty group and curriculum. Other normal expectations of the faculty include research, teaching, and serving on faculty committees. Teaching responsibilities may include graduate courses in Operations Management, including Supply Chain Management, Process Management, Six Sigma, International Operations and Operations Strategy. Qualified candidates must hold a PhD in Business Administration or a closely related discipline, have a strong publication record and excellent teaching record. Preference will be given to applicants with publications in premier journals as well as a strong current working research pipeline and a demonstrated record of exemplary teaching performance as evidenced in evaluations and in specific, teaching of POM specific and related courses.
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, a major urban university committed to academic excellence, is located in Wisconsin’s commercial and industrial hub. The campus is situated in a pleasant residential neighborhood on Milwaukee’s northeast side, a few blocks from Lake Michigan. UW-Milwaukee enrolls approximately 30,000 students and is one of the two “doctoral cluster” institutions in the 13-campus University of Wisconsin System. The Lubar School is a metropolitan business school of national distinction, accredited by the AACSB, and offers BBA, MBA, Executive MBA, MS and Ph.D. degree programs. Opportunities for research are abundant in this vibrant metropolitan area with both a strong presence of manufacturing and service operations. Additional research opportunities are available in the nearby Chicago region, a 90-minute commuter train ride away. A total of 77 full-time faculty members bring an impressive range of expertise to the School, with doctorates and advanced training from some of the country’s leading universities. These individuals are recognized for outstanding achievement in their fields, and have broad experience in academic institutions, business organizations, and governmental bodies. The Lubar School’s research productivity in the top business school journals, as defined by the UT-Dallas survey, currently ranks 86th in North America. Additional information is available at: http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/Business/
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is an AA/EEO employer and committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. All underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. For UWM Campus Security Reports, see: http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/OSL/CleryAct/CleryAct.html. Employment will require successful completion of a criminal background check.
Applicants must apply online at www.jobs.uwm.edu. All applicant materials (cover letter, curriculum vitae, sample of representative research and three letters of reference) may be attached to the online application. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For questions or further information contact Professor Layth Alwan (alwan@uwm.edu / 414-229-6253).