POMS

Announcements

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Behavioral Operations Track at the POMS Annual Meeting in Denver, 2013 The POMS Annual Meeting is in Denver, Colorado this year from May 3-6. There will be a Behavioral Operations Track chaired by Natalia Santamaria of Universidad de los Andes, n-santam@uniandes.edu.co and Cindy Wallin of BYU, cynthia.wallin@byu.edu. Awards

The POMS College of Behavior in OM sponsored four awards during 2011-2012. Two for the best reviewers in the behavioral department of POM, and two for the best presentation at the 2011 and 2012 Behavioral Operations Conference. All awards included a plaque and cash prize:

Best reviewer awards: Andrew Davis (Cornell University, right), POM Department Editor Karen Donohue (University of Minnesota, middle) and Kyle Hyndman (Maastricht University, left)

Best presentation awards at the 2011 BOps conference: Stefan Scholtes (Cambridge University)

Best presentation awards at the 2012 BOps conference: Lisa Scheele (University of Cologne)

Mini - Conference at the POMS Annual Meeting in Chicage, 2012

The POMS College of Behavior in Operations Management hosted a half-day mini-conference. It included talks from a number of well-known behavioral researchers such as George Wu (University of Chicago), Meg Meloy (Penn State University), Ken Schultz (Airforce Institute of Technology), and Steve Leider (University of Michigan).

Mini conference organizers and speakers.

]]> Mini-Conference of the POMS College of Behavior in Operations Management 2012 The POMS College of Behavior in Operations Management is pleased to announce a half-day mini-conference in Chicago, IL, on Thursday, April 19, 2012, the day before the POMS annual meeting: Mini-Conference of the POMS College of Behavior in Operations Management Thursday, April 19, 2012. Time: 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., followed by a conference dinner. Behavioral Operations Management research is interdisciplinary in nature, and often draws from neighboring fields such as Consumer Behavior, Organizational Behavior, Psychology, Decision Theory, or Experimental Economics. We are working on an exciting program that includes a number of academics from the above mentioned areas who will provide overviews on the state-of-the art and anticipated trends in their fields, and discuss their perspectives on the Behavioral Operations Management research agenda. Confirmed speakers include: Behavioral Sciences: George Wu (University of Chicago) Consumer Behavior: Meg Meloy (Penn State University) Experimental Economics: Stephen G. Leider (University of Michigan) Organizational Behavior: TBA The purpose of the mini-conference is to provide outside perspectives on, and input for, our growing field. The meeting is NOT meant to be a smaller-scale equivalent to the Behavioral Track at the main conference (organized this time by Yaozhong Wu, SMU, and Feryal Erhun, Stanford). The board of the College invites your feedback, questions, and suggestions. Do not hesitate to contact us and get involved! Registration fees for the mini-conference (including dinner) are $70 for College members, $100 for non-members, and $30 for students. You can now register online through the POMS website. Further program details will follow very shortly. We look forward to meeting you in Chicago!

Mission Statement and Bylaws

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The College aims to create a community of researchers, educators and practitioners who deal with study of human behavior issues to make POM more effective. In this endeavor, the College will collaborate with other professional groups (see for example Behavioral Operations Site) with similar interests.This effort will lead to a focus on the study of interfaces and interactions of POM with other disciplines primarily with Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management and Occupational Psychology. These also include the overlap and intersection of various disciplines with respect to logistical and transformation processes for products and services, and the development, deployment and evaluation of human resource policies and practices that support these processes. Specifically, the College will focus on the interaction between individuals, work groups, technology and work place environments. ]]> Bylaws for the College of Behavior in Operations Management of the Production and Operations Management Society Current version: May 22, 2008 ARTICLE I – NAME The name of this organization shall be The College of Behavior in Operations Management, hereinafter a College of the Production and Operations Management Society. ARTICLE II – PURPOSE AND MISSION STATEMENT The College of Behavior in Operations Management aims to create a community of researchers, educators and practitioners who deal with study of human behavior issues to make POM more effective. This effort will lead to a focus on the study of interfaces and interactions of POM with other disciplines primarily with Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management and Occupational Psychology. These also include the overlap and intersection of various disciplines with respect to logistical and transformation processes for products and services, and the development, deployment and evaluation of human resource policies and practices that support these processes. Specifically, the College will focus on the interaction between individuals, work groups, technology and work place environments. The College of Behavior in Operations Management aspires to be actively involved in organizing dedicated sessions at the annual POMS conferences. The college will seek to engage academics and practitioners from around the world on topics relating to human resource and behavioral issues in production and operations management. By applying new insights, concepts and methodologies and using the Web to foster rich conversations within the community, the college will identify new and relevant managerial issues and areas for research. ARTICLE III – MEMBERSHIP 1) Membership in the Production and Operation Management Society is required before enrolling as a member of a College. Membership in one college is free for Society members. Membership in more than one College is granted by paying the associated dues. 2) All members have equal rights, duties, and privileges (with the exception of elected or appointed officers who have additional duties). 3) If College membership is below 10 for an entire calendar year, then the Production and Operations Management Board will review its status and consider its dissolution. ARTICLE IV – OFFICERS 1) College officers and their duties are • President: presides at meetings, represents College in external affairs, and provides direction to the activities of the College and its officers. • Past President: president in the prior year provides advice and suggestions to the current president. • Vice President: assumes duties of the absent president and administers various activities that may include organizing a College conference, organizing the track of papers for the College in the Production and Operations Management Society annual conference, cultural and social activities. There may be more than one Vice President depending on the scope of duties to be performed. • Secretary: administers correspondence and amendments to bylaws (Section VIII), announces meetings, maintains contact with the Society, and files two annual reports to the VP of Colleges and Chapters that describes College activities. • Treasurer: is responsible for financial matters, to include receipt of all financial reports from the Society and conveyance of financial information to the College membership. Approves all expenditures and monitors receipts or conveys receipts to the Society in a fiscally sound manner. • Vice President Colleges and Chapters, Production and Operations Management Society: is an Ex Officio officer of each College to facilitate the exchange of information between the College and the Production and Operations Management Society Board. The elected officers collectively decide appointments to special positions, e.g., Business Outreach Coordinator, and Historian. Activities of other special positions such as the College Newsletter Editor and Webmaster should be coordinated with the Production and Operations Management Society Web Editor. All elected officers must be members of both the College and The Production and Operations Management Society. 2) Terms of Office. Officers serve 1-3 year terms as determined by the College. 3) Nominations and Elections. The slate of nominees is determined by a committee consisting of three College members and three College officers. Any member of the College may propose a nomination by informing a member of the nominating committee at least 2 months prior to the annual electronic voting. As an international society, the Board of the Production and Operations Management Society suggests that at least one officer of each College be a non-US member. All persons nominated must be members of the College. The annual election of College officers should be coordinated to coincide with general elections for the Production and Operations Management Society officers. Whenever an elected position becomes prematurely vacant, the remaining officers will select and appoint a member of the College to complete the term of office. 4) Voting. Elections shall be held by secret ballot and are determined by majority vote. Ties shall be resolved by means of a fair random process. 5) Removal from Office. An officer may be removed when it is in the “best interest” of the College – a necessarily subjective condition that must first be unanimously recognized by all other elected officers. The affected officer will be allowed a defense free from interference. The other officers will weigh the merits of the case in a way that they find suitable and will render a majority decision. ARTICLE V – COLLEGE BUSINESS MEETINGS 1) General business meetings are meetings where all College members are invited. The meeting date, time, place, and agenda of a general meeting for the College are set by the officers and must be announced at least three months in advance. 2) Business meetings of the College officers shall be held as planned by the President, but only upon notice to all officers. 3) A minimum of one business meeting of the College shall be held in each calendar year, including a general meeting of College members. 4) Robert’s Rules of Order shall govern all business meetings, in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with the bylaws. ARTICLE VI – COLLEGE CONFERENCES 1) Frequency and timing. It is recommended that each College hold a conference at least every second year and that the conference be scheduled to directly precede or follow the Annual Meeting of the Production and Operations Management Society. 2) Conference proposal process. A College may hold a conference subject to the approval of a written proposal submitted to the Production and Operations Management Society Vice President of Colleges and Chapters. Once cleared by this Vice President, the proposal will be presented to the Production and Operations Management Society Board for final approval. 3) Conference Proposal Content. The conference proposal must include the following information. • Location and dates • Program content • Names of program organizing committee and corresponding responsibilities • Plans to announce the conference to the full membership of the Production and Operations Management Society as well as other organizations • Means of receiving and tracking participants (Does the College propose to take responsibility for collecting registration fees and maintaining the list of participants or does the College request this service be provided by the Production and Operations Management business office?) • Anticipated participation level • Anticipated sponsorship • Complete budget including conference registration fee and what it covers (such as meals, refreshments, printing materials, awards); a clear statement of any funding request or financial responsibility to be assumed by the Production and Operations Management Society. ARTICLE VII – RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT SOCIETY 1) The College and its officers, under charter from The Production and Operations Management Society, are accountable to the Society for all operations and procedures. The Production and Operations Management Society Board may suspend or revoke the College’s charter for inappropriate operations or procedures. In the event of dissolution, the Society shall decide how to dispose of the College’s assets. 2) The College shall not maintain any bank account separate from accounts owned by The Production and Operations Management Society. 3) In response to an annual request by the Vice President of Colleges and Chapters of the Production and Operations Management Society, the College shall file an activity report describing the College activities. This report is necessary for recertification of the College. ARTICLE VIII – DUES 1) Membership in one college is complementary for all members of the Production and Operations Management Society. College membership is selected when joining or renewing the Society membership. Membership in additional Colleges requires payment of College dues. The Production and Operations Management Board sets College membership dues. 2) Dues at a special conference organized by a College must be approved by the President of the Production and Operations Society acting on behalf of the board. ARTICLE VIII – AMENDMENTS AND PROCEDURE 1) The Secretary in an official College meeting will present amendments to these bylaws. The Secretary, no later than 30 calendar days before the next meeting, shall submit in writing the proposed amendment to all College members. The vote will occur at the next general meeting, and the amendment must be approved by two-thirds of the members present, provided that number constitutes a quorum as defined below. The amendment will then be sent to The Production and Operations Management Society liaison who will present it to The Production and Operations Management Society Board. The amendment becomes effective when approved by this Board. 2) A quorum necessary for conducting College business at a general meeting is defined as 5 members or 5% of the College membership, whichever is larger. 3) The President shall make rulings on any point of procedure not included in these bylaws.

Introduction

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The Wickham Skinner Awards are intended to encourage POM scholarship and publication, to promote significant research in the field, to reward academics who have achieved unusually high accomplishment early in their careers, and to facilitate the sharing of innovative new ideas about teaching POM. Read Details.

May. 2013: 1. The Kühne Logistics University

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Post-doctoral Research Associate

Decarbonising a Global Logistics Operation

• The University

The Kühne Logistics University – Wissenschaftliche Hochschule für Logistik und Unternehmensführung (KLU) is an independent, state-accredited private university located in Hamburg, sponsored by the nonprofit Kühne-Stiftung (Foundation) and specializing in logistics and related fields of management. Details of the University can be found at www.the-klu.org

•The Task

To support research on the opportunities for cutting carbon emissions from a global logistics operation.

• The Project

Unilever plc. has adopted an ambitious target for cutting the carbon intensity of its global logistics operations by 2020. It has been working closely with Kuehne + Nagel, one of the world’s largest logistics providers, to improve the environmental sustainability of these operations. Both organizers have commissioned the Kühne Logistics University to conduct a detailed investigation the options for meeting the 2020 carbon reduction target. This will allow the KLU to exploit its expertise in environmental sustainability and expand its research activities in the field of low carbon logistics. The three organizations plan to work closely over the next 18 months to support the development of a carbon reduction strategy for Unilever’s global logistics and to improve general understanding of carbon reduction trends and opportunities in the logistics sector over the next decade. The project will involve reviewing literature, consulting experts around the world, collecting primary data from both the sponsoring companies and external sources, developing various analytical models, constructing scenarios and preparing papers and reports both for internal use by the clients and wider academic and industrial audiences.

• The Post

The KLU is seeking to recruit a very capable and highly-motivated researcher to work on this project in close collaboration with a team of five professors led by Professor Alan McKinnon. Candidates are expected to have a PhD in a relevant field, industrial experience and knowledge of logistics management and environmental sustainability. They will have excellent communication skills and be able to work effectively with both academics and company management in different parts of the world. They should be able to conduct advanced statistical analyses and construct spreadsheet models incorporating data on a range of technical, operational and behavioral factors. They should also have the ability to write clear and concise reports in English and to give presentations to groups of academics and practitioners.

• Duration of the Project

The project will be launched in May 2013 and completed by the end of 2014. It is hoped that the successful candidate will be able to take up the post by July 2013 at the latest.

• Salary and Conditions

The successful candidate will become a full-time employee of the KLU and receive an attractive post-doctoral salary and excellent working conditions.

• Closing Date for Applications

31st of May 2013

Further details:

Further information about the post, the project and the university can be obtained from Professor Dr Alan McKinnon: alan.mckinnon@the-klu.org 0049 40 328707 271 (office) 0049 40 175 187 2658 (mobile) If you are interested please send an email with your CV, two relevant references and a short covering letter to jobs@the-klu.org. Anja Meyer Human Resources (040 / 328 707 114)

2013 PITM Student Paper Competition

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2013 PITM Student Paper Competition

The POMS Product Innovation and Technology Management College (PITM) invites submissions to the 2013 Student Paper Competition. The award will be accompanied by an honorarium. The winner will be announced at the PITM Mini-conference scheduled for October 5, 2013 – immediately preceding the 2013 INFORMS Annual Meeting in Minneapolis.

Student Paper Competition -- Application Process and Eligibility Conditions

We welcome papers related to product development and technology management. There are four conditions for eligibility:

Entrant must have been a student on or after May 1, 2012, and the research presented in the paper must have been conducted while the entrant was a student.
The submitted paper must present original research conducted primarily by the student entrant. Some assistance by other individuals (such as the student's faculty advisor) is permitted, however. If the paper were to be submitted for publication to a journal, it would be appropriate to list the student entrant as its first author, regardless of alphabetical order. If the paper or a close version of it has already been submitted for publication to a journal, the student entrant must have been listed as its first author, and it would have been appropriate to do so regardless of alphabetical order.
The entrant's primary research advisor must certify that the student's share of contribution to the paper along the three individual dimensions of writing, analytical results (if applicable), computational results (if applicable) and/or empirical/experimental results (if applicable) exceeds 50%.
Entrant must be a member of the PITM College of POMS on the date of submission (visit the POMS Website for information on how to become a POMS/PITM member).

In addition, a student may submit no more than one paper to the competition.

Submission Requirements:

A complete entry consists of:

A cover letter completed by the student and stating the entrant's contact information, the contact information of the entrant's primary research advisor, the paper title, and appropriate keywords for the submitted paper.
The paper in completely anonymous form and PDF file format, with a length of at most 32 pages, including all references, tables, graphs and appendices 12-point font with 1-inch margins on all four sides. Papers should have double-spacing throughout, including abstract, references, and footnotes and be strictly compliant with all submission formatting standards of the journal POM as described at http://www.poms.org/journal/author_instructions/ . The paper must include all material necessary for judges to assess its technical correctness, possibly included in an appendix of no more than 8 pages. The file name should be the short title of the paper.
A cover letter completed by the primary research advisor of the entrant and including a statement that the eligibility requirements listed above have been met as well as an assessment of the student's individual contribution to the paper along various dimensions (e.g. problem definition, modeling, analytical results, computational results, empirical/experimental results, writing). This information will be considered when evaluating the paper.

Items 1 and 2 should be sent by the entrant as e-mail attachments to the VP Honors and Awards of PITM, Sebastian Fixson (sfixson@babson.edu). Item 3 should also be sent via e-mail to the VP Honors and Awards, but directly by the entrant's primary research advisor (who should not forget to include the title of the paper as identification).

Complete entries must be received on or before July 1, 2013. Any question(s) related to the competition should be sent by email to the VP Honors and Awards.

Good Luck!

Mini Conference, May 2, 2013

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Click here to view the program for the Mini Conference, May 2, 2013 in Denver.

April. 2013: 13 . University of Groningen, The Netherlands

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University of Groningen, The Netherlands

Tenure Track Assistant/Associate Professor Operations

Management/Research (213096)

Organisation

The department of Operations is one of the largest European research groups on operations, with focal areas in Operations Management (OM), Operations Research (OR), and Industrial Engineering (IE). The department has over 25 scientific staff members in addition to several part-time lecturers. Its research publications cover the full range of journals for the field, including IIE Transactions, Journal of Operations Management, Operations Research, Management Science, Decision Sciences, International Journal of Production Research, etc. The department builds on a strong position in international research networks in organizing conferences, and participating in working groups and projects. Staff members are heavily involved in an active PhD Program, and in successful and accredited bachelor and master programs in Supply Chain Management, Technology Operations Management, Operations Research, and Business Administration. The central research issue in our department is to investigate internal and external coordination in operations and supply chains. External coordination relates to coordination and planning in a supply chain, while internal coordination relates to planning and control within organizations or departments. Methodological approaches range from empirical (case studies, surveys) to simulation and (applied) OR.

Job description

The candidate is expected to strengthen the position of the Operations department. The candidate has the ability to conduct high quality, original research and publish it in high-ranked international journals. Time for research is allocated according to standardized faculty procedures, which guarantees initially 50% time for research during the tenure track period. Responsibilities include teaching in the bachelor and master programs of the department. All MSc programs are taught in English. He/she has to perform research in the area of Operations, initiate new research projects, participate in the coaching of PhD students, support renewal of the educational and research programs of the department, and participate in committees on university and faculty level. We are specifically interested in candidates with a strong background in empirical methodologies.

Qualifications

background in logistics, operations management or industrial engineering
PhD degree
excellent research skills, preferably some publications in top or very good, refereed journals in the area of Operations
enthusiastic and experienced lecturer
organizational qualities and excellent communication skills
ability to develop a subdiscipline that contributes to the integration of OM, OR and IE in the department of Operations
relevant international academic network
active involvement in obtaining external funding for research projects.

Conditions of employment

Conditions of employment The University of Groningen offers a salary depending on qualifications and work experience starting from a minimum of € 3,227 gross per month (salary scale 11) to a maximum of € 5,020 gross per month (salary scale 12) for a full-time position, excluding 8% holiday allowance and 8,3% end-of-year bonus and participation in a pension scheme for employees. The appointment will be for a period of six years, attached is the condition that an evaluation will take place in the third year of the appointment. A second evaluation will take place in the sixth year of the appointment. If this evaluation is positive a tenured position is possible. Once a candidate is selected the actual starting in this job is as soon as possible. Applicants are requested to submit: 1. a motivation letter 2. a complete curriculum vitae 3. the names of three experts who can be contacted for a letter of recommendation 4. three self-selected "best papers" 5. a short statement of your research accomplishments and future research goals 6. a five keywords description of your research area. Applications should be submitted at 28 May 2013 at the latest by means of the application form, see the link below for applying, or use the website: http://www.rug.nl/about-us/work-with-us/job-opportunities/english-job-vacancies. Interviews are planned in June 2013. Acquisition is not appreciated.

Information

For information you can contact: Dr D.P. van Donk, Research Director Opera, phone +31 50 3637345/3637020, d.p.van.donk@rug.nl Prospective candidates can also informally meet Dr. Martin Land (m.j.land@rug.nl) at the upcoming POMS conference

Additional information

Department of Operations
Research institute OPERA
Tenure track
Apply

April. 2013: 12. University of Cambridge Judge Business School

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University of Cambridge

Judge Business School

Reader in Operations

Salary - competitive

The Operations Subject Group at University of Cambridge Judge Business School, is seeking a new faculty member and invites applications for the position of Reader in Operations.

Cambridge Judge Business School is a highly ranked modern business school, located at the heart of an 800 year old University, with an ambitious and growing group of faculty in the Operations Group. The subject group conducts research across the spectrum of manufacturing, service operations and new product development using a mix of empirical and analytical methodologies.

The successful candidate will have an established track record of operations management publications in leading international journals such as Management Science and Organization Science, and demonstrate capacity for research leadership and originality based on clear evidence of intellectual excellence including a PhD in a relevant subject.

Experience of teaching at undergraduate and either postgraduate or post-experience levels is essential, as is interest and capability in executive education.

The appointment will be from 1 October 2013 or as soon as possible thereafter

Further Particulars and an application form are available from www.jbs.cam.ac.uk/jobs. Closing date for receipt of applications: 15 June 2013.

April. 2013: 11 . The University of Nottingham Ningbo, China

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The University of Nottingham Ningbo, China Division of International Business

Job Title:	Assistant Professor (Lecturer) in Operations Management
Contract Status:	This post will be available from 1 September 2013 and will initially be offered on a fixed-term contract with the University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China for a period of five years. This contract may be extended on an indefinite basis by mutual agreement.
Hours of Work:	Full-time.
Salary:	£33,230 - £44,607 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience (salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance). In addition, an attractive package including accommodation allowance, flights to return home once a year, international schooling and insurance will be provided for international appointments.
Location:	The University of Nottingham Ningbo, China.
Responsible to:	The Dean of NUBS China

Job Outline:

The successful candidate will be expected to deliver lectures and seminars across all years of the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes; to supervise undergraduate, masters and potentially doctoral dissertations. In addition, there are excellent opportunities for research, and the person appointed will be expected to develop their own research activities and to contribute to the research activities of the Division.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Research

To undertake original research in an appropriate area.
To publish research in top level peer-reviewed journals.
To communicate research undertaken to practitioners through various mechanisms such as using outcomes from your research in teaching, writing some short practitioner-oriented articles, talking at managerially-oriented conferences, etc.
To seek external research funding as appropriate.
To produce research suitable for dissemination to conferences, workshops and meetings (both international and national).
To forge collaborative research links within and outside UNNC as appropriate.
To encourage and work with other members of NUBS China on joint research activities, including research seminars, grants, and papers.
To help create an atmosphere which is conducive to good research
To undertake student research supervision.

Teaching

To prepare and deliver lectures, seminars/tutorials at either undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels.
To participate in the assessments for initial and higher degrees and diplomas at UNNC.
To contribute to course and curriculum development and design, including course management (where appropriate).
To support and comply with UNNC teaching quality assurance standards and procedures.
To try to find ways to use some interactive teaching methods when possible

Administration

To undertake administrative work/management functions if required and to generally assist with the efficient and effective completion of the work of NUBS China and of UNNC. This may include membership of relevant committees and working groups or even taking on leadership roles such as director of undergraduate studies, exchange program co-coordinator, etc.
To liaise, as appropriate, with academic and administrative colleagues in Nottingham, UK, and the University of Nottingham, Malaysia.
To act as a personal tutor for both undergraduate and postgraduates.
To take part in and contribute to staff development activities consistent with continuous professional development.
To ensure compliance with health and safety requirements in all aspects of work.
Any other duties appropriate to the post.

This job description may be subject to revision following discussion with the person appointed and forms part of the contract of employment.

Person Specification:

	Essential	Desirable
Qualifications/ Education	PhD (or close to completion) in a relevant discipline.	Postgraduate qualification in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education or equivalent. Membership of relevant professional bodies.
Skills/Training	Research skills. Evidence of ability to produce high quality research. Excellent communication and presentation skills in English.	Team leadership skills. Evidence of previous administrative role/skills.
Experience	Experience of teaching/tutorial work in relevant subjects at degree level in an international institution.	Recent track record of publishing in peer reviewed journals. Proven record of attracting research funding and/or leading research projects. Experience of PhD/masters supervision. Participation in academic networks. Relevant industrial experience. Experience of pastoral support role. Experience excelling at teaching Experience in different phases of doing executive education or the ability to likely be successful in doing this in the future.
Personal Attributes	A strong team player who works collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment. Ability to develop own research area and flexibility to collaborate with colleagues. Ability to complete administrative duties effectively to required deadlines.	Empathy with students from many different cultures and a strong desire to work in a multi-cultural environment.

Please quote ref. UNNC284.	Closing date: 25 April 2013.


Interviews will take place in Ningbo, China and likely interview dates are likely 21 and 22 May 2013 (preferred) or May 29 or 30th 2013 (alternative), but they are subject to change.


The University of Nottingham Ningbo China Nottingham University Business School (NUBS) China Assistant Professor (Lecturer) in Operations Management

Have an impact and be part of the creation of one of China’s and the World’s leading business schools. NUBS China is an integral part of the Nottingham University Business School awarding the same internationally recognised degrees offered by Nottingham in the UK. In operation for only eight years, NUBS China currently has approximately 2,500 students of which about 250 are enrolled in postgraduate programs. It has an international faculty of 70, coming from over 20 countries, permanently based in Ningbo and plans to grow to about 90 over the coming few years. It is EQUIS accredited and is part of a university that is highly rated and is seeking to improve further its ranking among the world’s top research and teaching universities. NUBS China has ambitious plans under the leadership of Dean Carl Fey to expand including increasing its focus on research and executive education while focusing on the three Is of international, interactive, and innovative. NUBS China, which carries out instruction in English, is significantly increasing its research focus and provides an excellent environment and conditions for scholars interested in pursuing an active research agenda.

In operation for only eight years, NUBS China already has approximately 2,000 undergraduate students, 300 masters students, and a small Ph.D. program. It has an international faculty of 70, coming from over 20 countries, permanently based in Ningbo and plans to grow to about 90 over the coming few years. It is EQUIS accredited and is part of a university that is highly rated and is seeking to improve further its ranking among the world’s top research and teaching universities. Under the leadership of the Dean, Carl Fey, NUBS China has ambitious plans to expand including increasing its focus on research and executive education. NUBS China offers very attractive research support and an environment which is very supportive to top quality research. NUBS China, which carries out instruction in English, is also significantly increasing its research focus and provides an excellent environment and conditions for scholars interested in pursuing an active research agenda.

NUBS China offers European-level competitive salaries and benefits with reasonable teaching loads. In addition, an attractive international benefits package including accommodation allowance, travel allowance, support for international schooling (there are three international schools in Ningbo), and insurance (including international medical insurance) will be provided for international appointments. NUBS China also provides a competitive research support package for candidates showing good research output. Candidates are expected to have a PhD in a relevant area by the time they start to work. Excellent English communication skills are essential. Candidates are also expected to have demonstrated an ability to conduct high-quality research together with strong teaching abilities.

The post will initially be offered on a fixed term contract with the University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China for a period of up to 5 years, starting 1 September 2013. This contract may be extended on an indefinite basis by mutual agreement.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to: Professor Angus Hooke, Head, Department of Entrepreneurship, Marketing and Management Systems, email: gus.hooke@nottingham.edu.cn

Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Interviews will take place in Ningbo, China and likely interview dates are likely 21 and 22 May 2013 (preferred) or May 29 or 30th 2013 (alternative), but they are subject to change. Please be advised that your referees will be contacted prior to interview.

For more details and/or to apply on-line please access: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/Jobs/CurrentVacancies/ref/UNNC284. If you are unable to apply on-line please contact the Human Resources Department, Tel: 01158 468 539. Please quote ref. UNNC284. Closing date: 25 April 2013.

UoN website only:
For other vacancies and more about working at the University of Nottingham Ningbo, China please see: http://www.universityjobsinchina.com/

External advert - to be published as follows:

Jobs.ac.uk – Academic Opps in China - w/c 8 April

Cc	Vacancy owner: Rachel Murden
	Vacancy user: Professor Carl Fey
	HR Adviser: Sheila Marshall/Rosemary Bagley
	Assistant HR Adviser: Sam Thorne

Order Number: JAC/7287

The University of Nottingham Ningbo, China
Nottingham University Business School, China

Join a truly unique British University in China

Welcome to the exciting community that is The University of Nottingham Ningbo China. Being the first foreign higher education institution in the world to establish a campus inside the People’s Republic of China, UNNC offers a UK style education – curriculum, pedagogy, systems, languages, resources – with British degree programmes from the University of Nottingham, UK.

The award-winning Ningbo campus offers an opportunity to become fully engaged in excellent research opportunities, collaborative teaching, multi-campus schools and a student body that has grown to over 5000 in just 8 years. With exciting plans to further develop the campus, research activities and teaching prospects we are pleased to announce the following opportunities:

Discover Modern China in Ningbo.

Location and Transportation

Ningbo is located in Zhejiang Province on the south shore of Hangzhou Bay, opposite Shanghai. Nearly 7000 years old, populated with over seven million people and covering 9,000 sq km, Ningbo is a rapidly growing city. Ranked 6th in Forbes’ list of the top cities for business in China, it’s a thriving blend of enterprise, culture, education, tradition and entertainment.

The city’s excellent transport links mean that Ningbo is easy to explore and an ideal base from which to visit China and Asia. With a busy, modern airport (with international connections), an extensive city bus system and a fast-modern rail network, it’s easy to travel locally, nationally and internationally.

Entertainment and Recreation

Ningbo offers the opportunity to feel at home among an array of international shopping outlets, restaurants, clubs and bars, while hosting international sports and music events. It also provides the chance to embrace culture and tradition. Temples and intricate streets house markets selling a variety of antiques, textiles and delicious Ningbo cuisine. National and local festivities flaunt the delights of Chinese culture while many of the museums and exhibitions represent the city’s historic past and innovative future.

The city is a unique mix of modern skyscrapers and traditional architecture, which complement stunning parkland and scenic spots. Dining out is about making decisions about whether to eat Italian, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Brazilian or Chinese! The choice is endless with new restaurants and cafes opening weekly.

Shopping

Luxury brands, international outlets and high-street chains complement authentic markets, making Ningbo a shopper’s delight. Ningbo’s diverse markets are perfect for bargain hunters whilst an increasing number of supermarkets stock a range of international products. Whether you’re shopping for food, homeware or clothing you’ll find a range of shops to accommodate your taste. The expansion and growth of the city means that new shopping malls are opening frequently with some, like the Wanda World Shopping Mall, which is close to campus, good for restaurants, a cinema, supermarket plus many international clothing brands.

Culture

Ningbo offers a wide variety of museums, temples, art galleries and historical relics to explore. With a history of over 7000 years you can expect to uncover an array of fascinating culture and history, including the Tianyi Library Museum (built in 1561), Ningbo Museum ( it’s architect Wang Shu was awarded the prestigious Pritzker Prize in 2012), Tiantong Temple and Forest (one of China’s largest Buddhist temple complexes) and Hemudu Relic (the birth place of Ningbo). If you want to visit the theatre then the Ningbo Grand Theatre is an option. A large modern performing arts centre it features traditional and modern performing arts. The Ningbo Concert Hall is good for enjoying world-class musical performances whilst the Yifu Theatre is more traditional offering Chinese Opera

Explore a thriving, award-winning campus

Covering 140 acres, the campus is a mix of beautiful gardens, modern architecture, state of the art facilities and a thriving, melting-pot of cultures. An inspirational place to live and work, the stunning, landscaped campus builds on the sustainable pedigree of the University of Nottingham. With first-class teaching facilities, enthusiastic students, excellent research activities and links, the campus provides a strong base on which to innovate and be creative.

Campus Location

Situated in Ningbo’s Higher Education Park, located on the south side of the city, the campus symbolises the unique partnership behind the University’s success. Blending an international education with the drive to inspire students and produce world-leading research, the unique location of the campus offers exceptional advantages for working in China.

With an attractive park-like setting, its signature Centre for Sustainable Energy Technologies is the first zero-carbon building in China and emphasises the University’s focus on environmental sustainability in its research and practice.

Shopping

A vibrant UK-style high street is a popular gathering point in campus for staff and students. Facilities include a bank, post office and dry-cleaners along with a hair salon, supermarket and a range of food outlets.

Sports Facilities

You will find the campus lively and welcoming with plenty of opportunities to get involved in activities that interest you. With a range of indoor and outdoor sports facilities, it’s easy to try out sports including basketball, badminton, volleyball, tennis, football and table-tennis.

Health Care

The on-campus University clinic has an English speaking Medical Adviser who deals with minor health problems. For more serious health issues, there are hospitals in Ningbo or Shanghai.

Experience faculties with world-changing research

The development and growth of the teaching and research agendas are managed within three faculties: Social Sciences, Arts and Education; and Science and Engineering. With 300+ academic staff from over 40 countries, the nine-research centres and institutes generate high-impact, internationally relevant research.

Seeking to maximise the collaboration opportunities on areas of interest to China, research grants have been successful in a number of significant areas at the Municipal, Provincial and National level along with winning an important EU grant.

There’s growing research strength in:

Global finance and economic policy
Sustainable energy and low carbon technologies
Sustainable manufacturing
Interpretation, translation and linguistics

An exciting development for the University involves the International Doctoral Innovation Centre (Energy and Digital Economy). Recruiting its first cohort of PhD students in October 2012, the £17 million, six year programme, integrates a number of co-dependent strands. Training up to 100 of the brightest researchers to become future leaders, their focus will be to transform and implement technologies which address global challenges and enhance the cooperation of research and innovation between China and the UK.

In August 2009, The Graduate School was added to the university which provides Masters (by research) and PhD opportunities. The Graduate School promotes research and training on a campus wide scale while creating links with the UK campus, Malaysia campus and the external business and training community in China.

Knowledge Transfer

An increase in joint research and business partnerships builds on the University’s key role in recognising and developing opportunities for business engagement.

Supporting UK-China relations the University has been involved in a number of initiatives including the Chevening Chinese Young Leaders Programme, The 2010 World Expo at Shanghai (which saw over 1 million visitors) and being a finalist of the 2012 British Business Awards. Organised by the British Chambers of Business in China to recognise and promote excellence in innovation, enterprise and endeavour in the British business community in China, the University was one of only five British businesses to be nominated for the British Company of the Year award.

Nottingham University Business School, China

Nottingham University Business School China as part of the Nottingham University family awards the same internationally recognised degrees offered by Nottingham in the UK. In operation for only seven years, NUBS China currently has approximately 2,500 students of which about 250 are enrolled in postgraduate programs. It has an international faculty of 70, coming from over 20 countries, permanently based in Ningbo and plans to grow to about 90 over the coming few years. It is EQUIS accredited and is part of a university that is highly rated and is seeking to improve further its ranking among the world’s top research and teaching universities. NUBS China has ambitious plans under the leadership of Dean Carl Fey to expand including increasing its focus on research and executive education while focusing on the three Is of international, interactive, and innovative. NUBS China, which carries out instruction in English, is significantly increasing its research focus and provides an excellent environment and conditions for scholars interested in pursuing an active research agenda.

Further details

For further details see the websites of: The University of Nottingham Ningbo China: www.nottingham.edu.cn The University of Nottingham: www.nottingham.ac.uk

Informal enquiries regarding these vacancies may be addressed to Professor Angus Hooke, Head, Department of Entrepreneurship, Marketing and Management Systems, email: gus.hooke@nottingham.edu.cn.

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Please be advised that your referees will be contacted prior to interview

Please note that only applications submitted via our on-line system will be considered.

February.2013: 1.Rotman School of Management

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Assistant Professor - Operations Management and Statistics (1300080) The Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto invites applications from qualified individuals with strong research and teaching interests in Operations Research and Business Analytics, for a full-time, tenure-stream position in Operations Management and Statistics. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor and will commence July 1, 2013. Applicants for the Assistant Professor position must have or be near completion of a Ph.D. in Operations Research, Operations Management or a closely related discipline. We are interested in individuals with excellent research skills and the ability to become an effective MBA instructor. Salaries are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience U of T is Canada's largest university and has an international research reputation. The Rotman School operates an undergraduate commerce program, full-time, part-time and executive MBA programs, and a Ph.D. program. Rotman is situated in the heart of Toronto, Canada's corporate and financial center. We attract outstanding MBA students and place them with the leading businesses, consulting firms and financial institutions. Our doctoral students are regularly placed in strong academic and other research positions. The breadth of programs offers a wide array of teaching opportunities. Rotman is consistently ranked in the top thirty schools worldwide in the Business Week, Financial Times and Wall Street Journal rankings. All qualified candidates are invited to apply by clicking on the link below. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, job market paper, sample publications (if any), a statement outlining current and future research interests, and evidence of teaching experience (including a statement of teaching philosophy). If you have questions about this position, please contact Hisani.Kreiser@Rotman.Utoronto.Ca. All application materials should be submitted online. The UofT application system can accommodate up to five attachments (10 MB total) per candidate profile; please combine attachments into one or two files in PDF or MS Word format. Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. Applicants should also ask (at least) three referees to send letters directly to the department via e-mail to omrecruiting@rotman.utoronto.ca by the closing date, March 5, 2013. Located in the world's most diverse city, the Rotman School of Management fosters a new way to think that enables the design of creative business solutions. For more information about the Rotman School, please visit www.rotman.utoronto.ca Please click here to apply: 1300080

POMS Applied Research Challenge

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POMS is launching a new initiative: the POMS Applied Research Challenge (ARC) to encourage its members to conduct rigorous applied research that is relevant to practice and innovative. Click here to read the Call for Proposals.

April. 2013: 10. University of Texas at Dallas

2013-04-11T09:59:04Z

Clinical Faculty (Open Rank) or Senior Lecturer - Operations Management

The Naveen Jindal School of Management

A Clinical Faculty (open rank and non-tenure track) or Senior Lecturer (non-tenure track) is sought by the Naveen Jindal School of Management to further develop Operations and Supply Chain Management (OM/SCM) Programs. Specifically, the clinical faculty or senior lecturer will serve as Program Director of OM/SCM programs. The duties for this position include designing and implementing curriculum, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and actively promoting the OM/SCM programs, both internally and externally. The faculty member is likely to also lead/support UT Dallas student chapters of national professional associations and represent the school in these associations.

The Naveen Jindal School of Management fosters a professional environment as well as a collegial culture that is intellectually stimulating and interdisciplinary. Based on publications in the select set of top-tier journals included in The UTD Top 100 Business School Research Rankings™, our Information Systems and Operations Management department has consistently ranked among the top in recent years. The school provides faculty with state-of-the-art computer technology enhanced with in-house programming support. Library and secretarial support is generous. The school has more than 85 tenure track faculty in addition to many full-time lecturers, and currently offers BA, MBA, MS, and PhD degrees. The University is located in Richardson, which shares a border with the city of Dallas. The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is ranked 3rd as the home of Fortune 500 companies. Well-known firms like American Airlines, ExxonMobil, Ericsson (North America), J.C. Penney, AT&T, Dean Foods, and Texas Instruments are headquartered in the Dallas Metroplex.

A PhD in Operations Management/Supply Chain Management or a closely-related area and relevant experience are required. Experience in working with the business community and associations is particularly desirable. Appointment will be effective August 2013.

The University of Texas at Dallas is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, citizenship status, Vietnam era or special disabled veteran’s status, or sexual orientation. Indication of gender and ethnicity for affirmative action statistical purposes is requested as part of the application.

Applicants should send a complete curriculum vita including educational history, teaching experience, and any pertinent work experience. In addition, applicants should provide three letters of recommendation via the online application form: http://provost.utdallas.edu/facultyjobs/pmu130107.

Applicants attending the annual POMS conference in Denver, CO on May 3-6, 2013 may meet informally with Prof. Metin Çakanyildirim or other UT Dallas faculty.

jindal.utdallas.edu

April. 2013: 9. University of Illinois

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Illinois Fellows Postdoctoral Research Associates in Business University of Illinois (2013 – 2015)

University of Illinois
Department of Business Administration

The Process Management group in the Department of Business Administration at the University of Illinois is looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the area of Healthcare Operations Management with preference for researchers with an empirical focus. Our department is a vibrant and diverse interdisciplinary community consisting of Organizational Behavior, Business Law, Information Systems, International Business, Marketing, Strategy & Entrepreneurship, Process Management, and Supply Chain Management. Additional information about our department can be found at http://business.illinois.edu/ba/. The Illinois Fellows will be situated in our department but will have access to the broader scholarly resources of the college and university.

The Postdoctoral Research Associate is a two-year position. Applicants must have completed a doctorate in business or a related discipline prior to beginning the position and should be research focused. Postdoctoral research associates are also invited to audit courses and are encouraged to participate in the department’s scholarly seminars and other intellectual activities.

Illinois Fellows will have the opportunity to collaborate with other fellows, work with faculty in the Department of Business Administration and other areas throughout the university, and pursue their own research. All fellows will have a research budget that may be further augmented through university grants. The salary is competitive with other postdoc programs, and postdoc research associates have access to University health care plans. Postdoctoral research associates will be expected to teach two classes per year and engage in an active research agenda.

The deadline for applications is May 1, 2013. Awards will be announced no later than June 15, 2013.

To apply: Please email your vita, examples of written work, a letter of intent that describes your research and teaching interests, and two letters of recommendation (can be emailed/mailed directly from reference) to the Head of the Department of Business Administration, Professor Aric Rindfleisch (badepthead@illinois.edu).

University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas that embrace and value diversity and inclusivity. www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu

April. 2013: 8. Schulich School of Business 2013 /14

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Request for Interest in Positions at the
Schulich School of Business 2013 /14
Assistant Professor in Operations Management

Assistant Professor in Operations Management

Applications are invited from candidates with outstanding potential for research and scholarship in Operations Management, for potential future tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Applicants should be able to proficiently analyze the increasingly large public and private datasets that support managerial decision-making in operations. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate about issues and opportunities of empirical analysis to managerial audiences. In addition, preferred candidates will have: a PhD in Operations Management demonstrated potential for outstanding research and scholarship, as evidenced by publication or late-round revisions in top-tier journals relevant to Operations Management, and demonstrated evidence of teaching effectiveness, preferably at all levels from undergraduate to graduate.

Applicants should e-mail an application letter, a curriculum vitae, and samples of research papers to Professor Wade Cook, Area Coordinator, Operations Management and Information Systems,Schulich School of Business, at omis-hire-2012@schulich.yorku.ca . Representatives of the Schulich School of Business will be attending the annual POMS meeting in Denver in May 2013 and will be available for consultation by appontment. All inquiries will be treated in strict confidence.

Chair in Business Analytics/Big Data in the areas of Information Systems and/or Operations Management

Applications are invited from outstanding scholars for a Chair in Information Systems or Operations Management at the rank of Senior Associate or Full Professor. Applicants should be able to proficiently analyze the increasingly large public and private datasets which support managerial decision-making. Preference will be given to candidates with an international focus and who demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate Business Analytics and Big Data issues and opportunities to managerial audiences. In addition, preferred candidates will have: a PhD in either Operations Management or Information Systems; a research focus in Business Analytics/Big Data; a proven track record of scholarship and leadership in Information Systems or Operations Management; an outstanding and ongoing program of academic research and publishing in top-tier journals relevant to Information Systems or Operations Management, e.g., Management Science, Information Systems Research, MIS Quarterly, Production and Operations Management, Journal of Operations Management, and Operations Research, as well as top-tier journals of other management fields; a willingness and ability to take a leadership role in the doctoral program; previous experience in teaching doctoral-level courses and advising and supervising doctoral students; demonstrated evidence of teaching effectiveness, preferably at all levels from undergraduate to graduate. In addition, industry experience is highly desirable.

Applicants should e-mail an application letter, a curriculum vitae, and samples of research papers to Professor Wade Cook, Area Coordinator, Operations Management and Information Systems, Schulich School of Business, at omis-hire-2012@schulich.yorku.ca. Representatives of the Schulich School of Business will be attending the annual POMS meeting in Denver in May 2013 and will be available for consultation by appontment. All inquiries will be treated in strict confidence.

April. 2013: 7. EBS Universität

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EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht is the leading private business university in Germany. The University currently has two faculties, EBS Business School and EBS Law School. EBS defines itself via an international focus. EBS pursues excellence in research and teaching and maintains strong academic and industrial networks. We aim to inspire personalities and we maintain a strong focus on responsibility and sustainability.

The Institute of Supply Chain Management - Procurement and Logistics (ISCM) undertakes research on cutting-edge topics from the fields of purchasing, logistics and supply chain management in cooperation with its worldwide network of scientists and together with partners from academia and the business world. In the course of its dynamic expansion in the area of Logistics and Supply Chain Management, the Institute for Supply Chain Management - Procurement and Logistics collaborates with Deutsche Bahn (DB) and Russian Railways (RZD). Together with the railway companies and the Graduate School of Management at St. Petersburg State University ISCM has established the “Center for International Logistics and Supply Chain Management” in St. Petersburg. The Center is based at the Graduate School of Management at St. Petersburg State.

The EBS Business School invites applications for a position of

S/he will work and live in St. Petersburg. S/he will have strategic responsibility for the center and will be in charge of building and nurturing the academic profile of the center, both in Russia and on an international level. In addition, s/he will be responsible for developing the center’s agenda for research and education.

Applicants are expected to meet the following requirements:

•Know-how in Supply Chain Management, Transport and Logistics - ideally Railway Logistics •International experience (ideally in Russia) •Academic excellence, demonstrated through a strong record of publications in international peer-reviewed journals •Experience in teaching graduate programs in logistics, supply chain management and related fields •English (fluent in spoken and written), ideally Russian language skills •Strategic thinking and leadership skills •Strong and convincing personality and outstanding communication skills •Negotiation skills

Your application package should contain a:

•Cover letter •Detailed CV •Copy of doctoral Certificate (or equivalent documentation in regard to academic status) •A list of publications and/or working papers •One or two current research papers •Documents supporting research, administrative and teaching qualifications

Ideally, your application package should also include your future research agenda, your teaching concept as well as relevant course evaluations. Review of applications will begin April 2013 and continue until the position is filled. Please see EBS webpage www.ebs.edu/stellenangebote.html for further information as well as for an announcement if the position is filled.

Applications (preferably by email) should be sent to: Prof. Dr. Michael Henke EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht Institute for Supply Chain Management - Procurement and Logistics Konrad-Adenauer-Ring 15 65187 Wiesbaden, GERMANY Phone +49 611 7102 2100 michael.henke@ebs.edu