ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

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
school’s 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
https://facultyrecruiting.northwestern.edu/apply/MjYwNw

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