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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
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A College Professor or Instructor teaches students beyond the high school level, including undergraduate and graduate students. Teaches subjects ranging from liberal arts (literature, history, languages) to sciences, mathematics, business, art., music or technology. Conducts research and supervises student research. Teaches at a public or private college, in a two year or four year degree program.
$96,760 / year median in Illinois
+6% projected growth
Job Description
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
at Northwestern University
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois Posted in about 11 hours ago.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Applications are invited for a faculty position in Operations Management Department. The search is for an Assistant Professor position. A Ph.D. in Operations Management, Business, Engineering or related field must be in hand or expected by employment start date. Research potential, recommendations, and teaching capabilities will be the primary selection criteria. Candidates in all research areas of operations management will be considered, but they must have a thorough knowledge of operations management theory and practice. Successful applicants will be expected to do innovative research in operations management, participate in the schools Ph.D. program, and teach required and elective MBA courses. The expected base pay range for this position is $200,000 - $220,000 This base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment, does not include summer salary, and is subject to negotiation. Research discretionary funding will also be provided. Summer salary, including from sponsored projects, may also be available Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal comparators; and external market pay for comparable jobs Applications should be submitted at For full consideration, please submit a curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, and copies of publications or work in progress no later than October 20th, 2026. Please contact meds.opnsrecruiting@kellogg.northwestern.edu with any questions Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights recblid ypz68smxkklqrv5pm81lg11dvecl0e
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- Dental Insurance