Job Details

Assistant Professor of Operations and Business Analytics

Position Number: 6377617
Location: San Diego, CA
Position Type: Business - Management

Assistant Professor of Operations and Business Analytics

Position Title & Department:
Assistant Professor of Operations and Business Analytics

Posting #
5255
Department Description:
The Knauss School of Business at the University of San Diego is dedicated to developing socially responsible leaders through values-based education, innovative research, and a global mindset. Guided by a vision to lead business stewardship in improving the quality of life on earth for all, the Knauss School embraces a stewardship approach-empowering students, faculty, staff, and alumni to apply values-driven, free-enterprise skills that improve businesses, industries, and communities locally and globally. The School offers academically rigorous and relevant programs that are AACSB accredited, with its undergraduate and MBA programs consistently ranked among the best in the U.S. and internationally.

www.sandiego.edu/business/about/

Knauss Center for Business Education

The Knauss Center for Business Education is a 120,000-square-foot hub for innovation, collaboration, and values-driven leadership. Purposefully designed to cultivate the next generation of business leaders, the center features cutting-edge technology, active learning classrooms, labs, a production studio, and a student startup incubator. Every space supports a dynamic ecosystem where students launch ventures, grow businesses, and drive change on both local and global scales.

https://www.sandiego.edu/business/about/knauss-center-for-business-education.php

Knauss Community of Scholars Statement

The faculty of the Knauss School of Business is a dedicated community of scholars committed to educating students both inside and outside the classroom. We graduate ethical, responsible, and capable individuals who are prepared to navigate current and future challenges. By creating a broad academic foundation, we equip students with knowledge, skills, and tools to develop solutions that drive organizational success while also positively impacting local and global communities.

Knauss faculty aspire to be recognized as outstanding educators who deeply engage and support our students. The faculty are committed to remaining active scholars who stay current in our fields and contribute meaningfully to our disciplines and communities. Our faculty strive to be engaged and collaborative, fostering a culture of mutual respect and shared purpose. Knauss faculty also aim to sustain a healthy and thoughtful balance between our teaching and scholarly pursuits.

Knauss faculty place our students at the center of our efforts. Our faculty are dedicated to creating inclusive and supportive learning communities where students, faculty, and staff can thrive. Our commitment to learning is sustained through active and engaged scholarship. Knauss faculty embrace collaboration and cooperation to tackle the complex challenges facing our school, university, broader community, and the world. Our faculty value and encourage diverse, innovative contributions and approaches across teaching, scholarship, and service. Knauss faculty support balance and flexibility in our professional responsibilities, recognizing the importance of preserving our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Above all, our faculty commit to engaging fully in the mission of our school and university, advancing its purpose with integrity and care.

About the Operations, Supply Chain Management and Information Technology Management Department

Department faculty are active in research and have published in top-tier journals including MSOM, POM, International Journal of Operations & Production Management. The department is responsible for teaching courses in supply chain management, management science, operations management, business analytics, and information systems at the undergraduate level as well as in the full-time MBA, professional MBA, and several MS programs, including an MS in Supply Chain Management and MS in Business Analytics. The department manages the undergraduate supply chain management major and two minors, the MS in Supply Chain Management and the MS in Business Analytics.

University Description:
The University of San Diego, an engaged and contemporary Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity's urgent challenges.
Detailed Description:
The Operations, Supply Chain Management and Information Technology Management Department in The Knauss School of Business, University of San Diego's (USD) is seeking qualified applicants for a tenure track position at the assistant professor level in Operations and Business Analytics with a start date of September 2026.

The teaching environment at the University of San Diego is student-centric with strong emphasis placed on providing a personalized educational experience for students. The department is responsible for teaching courses in supply chain management, management science, operations management, business analytics, and information systems at the undergraduate level as well as in the full-time MBA, professional MBA, and several MS programs, including an MS in Supply Chain Management and MS in Business Analytics.

Department faculty have published their research in top-tier journals in operations, decision sciences, and supply chain management. Applied research is valued and many opportunities for industry linkages and research projects come from working closely with the University of San Diego's Supply Chain Management Institute.

Background check: Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.
Job Requirements:
The successful candidate will have a PhD (or ABD near completion) in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management or Information Management from an AACSB accredited program prior to the start of appointment and is expected to maintain a record of scholarly achievement in field-specific, peer-reviewed outlets as well as dedication to teaching excellence and service in a liberal arts environment. Those applicants not currently holding a terminal degree must have clear evidence of an expected completion of the doctoral degree prior to the start date.
Posting Salary:
$150,000 - $170,000 ; Excellent Benefits

The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package including; medical, dental, vision, a retirement contribution given to you by the University, and access to on-campus Fitness Centers. Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer. USD: Human Resources: Benefits

The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.
Special Application Instructions:
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Submissions should be complete by December 15^th, 2025.

Interview preference at the INFORMS Annual Meeting will be given to applicants who apply by October 6, 2025, but the application process will be open until the position is filled.

All applicants must submit the following:

Cover letter
Curriculum Vitae
Teaching statement
Research statement
Teaching evaluations (if available)

Contact: Ruixia Shi, rshi@sandiego.edu, 619-260-7629

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Additional Details:
The University of San Diego is a smoking and tobacco-free campus. For more information, visit www.sandiego.edu/smokefree.

To apply, visit https://jobs.sandiego.edu/cw/en-us/job/497029