Associate Professor of ISOM

The Department of Information Systems and Operations Management in Miller College of Business at Ball State University invites applications for a full-time tenured position of Associate Professor. ISOM department has three undergraduate majors (Business Analytics, Business Information Systems, and Logistics and Supply Chain Management), and two MBA concentrations (Business Analytics and Logistics and Supply Chain Management).

Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrable leadership skills in guiding the growth and development of academic programs and curricula.

At Ball State University, Inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Inclusive Excellence Plan to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.

Position Function: The Department of Information Systems and Operations Management at Ball State University has an Associate Professor with tenure position starting August 18, 2023. Primary responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses the ISOM department offered, conducting research, and providing service at the department, college, and university levels.

Minimum Qualifications: Earned a doctorate degree in operations management, logistics and supply chain management, business analytics, industrial engineering, operations research, information systems, or closely related areas from an accredited institution by the date of appointment. Minimum of five years of tenure-line faculty service or an earned tenure from an AACSB accredited school of business.

Employer will consider sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications: The ideal candidate will be capable in mentoring junior faculty, developing new curriculum, and advocating for the academic programs in the ISOM department.

Apply online at: https://bsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/33834. Include the following documents with your application: teaching statement/portfolio, curriculum vitae, and cover letter addressed to Dr. Gu. In the Applicant Documents section of this application, please provide an inclusive excellence statement describing how you would contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive learning community at Ball State University through your teaching, research, and/or service. Please include examples of your contributions when possible. Word limit 500.

The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.

Review of applications will begin immediately and to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11/3/2022.

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. Ball State aspires to be the model of the most student-centered and community-engaged of the 21st century public research universities, transforming entrepreneurial learners into impactful leaders – committed to improving the quality of life for all.

The Ball State way is rooted in the Beneficence Pledge – a commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship, honesty and integrity, social responsibility, gratitude and valuing the intrinsic worth of each member of our community. Ball State students, faculty and staff are empowered in a culture that believes in them and demands they believe in themselves. They are partners in an innovative, immersive approach to education. They are supported by living and learning facilities that enable intellectual curiosity. We graduate scholars who are changing the world, and we’ve dedicated our University to do the same.

The university offers an excellent wellness program and extensive benefits offerings to include a generous paid time off package and paid parental leave. For further information regarding benefits please visit: https://cms.bsu.edu/About/AdministrativeOffices/HumanResources/Jobs/Benefits-and-Community/Faculty

Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.