Business Analytics/Operations and Engineering Management Faculty (Open Rank)

Business Analytics/Operations and Engineering Management Faculty
(Open Rank)

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Florida Polytechnic University invites applications for a
tenure-equivalent faculty position in operations and engineering
management at the rank of Instructor, Assistant Professor,
Associate Professor, or Professor, beginning August 2027. We seek
candidates who can contribute to teaching and, as appropriate to
rank, research in one or more areas such as supply chain
management, logistics, engineering management, project management,
or quality management and process improvement, with an emphasis on
quantitative, analytical, and data-driven approaches.

Our B.S. in Business Analytics and M.S. in Engineering Management
emphasize quantitative, analytical, and computational approaches to
organizational and technical challenges. This position will
strengthen that focus by helping students apply these methods to
improve operations, manage projects and resources, and support
data-driven decision-making.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in one or more of the position’s areas of

specialization to support the B.S. in Business Analytics and online
M.S. in Engineering Management programs, and develop additional
courses aligned with departmental needs and the candidate’s
expertise.

• Maintain a program of scholarship that leads to publication in

the discipline (Assistant Professor and above). Instructors
demonstrate a scholarly, intentional approach to pedagogy and
curriculum instead.

• Contribute to department and University service.

Areas of interest

Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, supply chain
analytics, logistics, operations management, digital twin,
engineering management, project management, and quality management
and process improvement, including Six Sigma and statistical
quality control. Candidates should bring expertise in one or more
of these areas; expertise across all areas is not expected, and
related specializations that complement the department’s STEM and
analytics focus will also be considered.

Minimum qualifications

• Instructor: An earned master’s degree or higher in operations

management, supply chain management, logistics, industrial
engineering, engineering management, operations research,
management science, project management, or a closely related field.
Candidates with a graduate degree in business administration or
another related discipline and relevant academic preparation or
professional expertise in one or more of the position’s teaching
areas will also be considered.

• Assistant Professor: An earned doctorate in operations

management, supply chain management, industrial engineering,
engineering management, operations research, or a closely related
field, completed before the start date.

• Associate Professor: An earned doctorate in one of the fields

specified for Assistant Professor, plus six years at the rank of
Assistant Professor or equivalent.

• Professor: An earned doctorate in one of the fields

specified for Assistant Professor, plus six years at the rank of
Associate Professor or equivalent.

• All ranks: Evidence of effective college-level teaching

and excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred qualifications

• Industry experience in one or more areas such as supply chain

management, logistics, operations management, engineering
management, project management, or quality management and process
improvement.

• Relevant professional certifications in project management,

supply chain management, Six Sigma, or quality management.

• Evidence of effective and innovative teaching, including the

integration of analytical tools, industry applications, or
project-based learning.

• Experience designing and teaching engaging, interactive online

courses, with familiarity with quality standards and review
frameworks developed by Quality Matters (QM) or the Online Learning
Consortium (OLC).

• Demonstrated commitment to student advising and mentorship,

including support for students’ academic and professional
development.

• Experience collaborating across disciplines or mentoring

interdisciplinary student projects, capstone experiences, or
undergraduate research.

• Experience developing industry partnerships or contributing to

applied projects, professional training, or externally funded
initiatives.

• Contributions to scholarship, professional practice, or service

commensurate with rank and instructional responsibilities.

Key dates

• Start date: August 2027
• Full consideration: applications received by January 11, 2027.

Review continues until the position is filled.

About the department:

The Department of Data Science and Business Analytics at Florida
Polytechnic University offers B.S. degrees in Data Science and
Business Analytics and M.S. degrees in Data Science and Engineering
Management. Its STEM-focused programs combine rigorous quantitative
and computational training with applied learning through
industry-connected internships and capstone projects.

How to apply

Apply through the Florida Polytechnic University Careers website.
Upload each document below as a PDF in the Resume/CV field before
continuing; once an application is submitted, it cannot be changed.
Applications missing any of these documents will not be reviewed
and the application will be dismissed as incomplete.

• Cover letter naming the position and rank you are

applying for and explaining how your experience fits the role and
Florida Poly's mission

• Curriculum vitae with at least three professional references

contact information

• Teaching statement (up to two pages) describing your

approach to teaching and evidence of its effectiveness

• Research statement (up to two pages), for Assistant

Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor applicants

• Unofficial transcripts for all graduate degrees.

Official transcripts are required upon hire. Degrees earned
outside the United States require an equivalency evaluation from a
certified credential evaluation service, submitted with the

application

Compensation : Commensurate with experience and rank.

Visa Sponsorship: Per Florida State University System
directives, all H1B visa sponsorship is on hold until further
notice. The selected candidate must be legally authorized to work
in the U.S. at the time of hire and maintain status throughout
their employment.

Foreign Influence Compliance Notice

Florida Polytechnic University complies with applicable Florida
laws and Florida Board of Governors requirements concerning foreign
influence, including Board of Governors Regulation 9.012,
Foreign Influence, and applicable provisions of Florida
Statutes.

Certain positions, including research, research-related support,
and visiting researcher positions, may be subject to additional
screening, disclosure, and review requirements under applicable law
and University policy. Applicants for covered positions may be
required to provide complete and accurate information and
supporting documentation regarding their educational and employment
history, publications, research funding, affiliations, and other
relevant activities, as applicable.

Any employment offer or appointment for a position subject to these
requirements is contingent upon satisfactory completion of all
applicable screenings, disclosures, and required approvals.

ABOUT FLORIDA POLY:

Florida Polytechnic University opened for classes in 2014-15 and is
the twelfth university in the Florida State University System. The
University was created as an exclusively STEM-focused public
university that offers high-value undergraduate and graduate
degrees and that has intentional industry connections with a focus
on economic development of the high-tech I-4 corridor. Dedicated to
preparing students for the competitive STEM workforce, Florida
Polytechnic University blends traditional subject matter mastery
with problem solving and laboratory experiences to provide students
with learning opportunities applicable to both the workplace and a
career of lifelong learning. The University delivers its courses in
small class sizes, emphasizes a positive student to faculty
experience, and is dedicated to both its teaching and research
mission.

Lakeland, home to Florida Polytechnic University’s ultra-modern
campus, is located along the I-4 High Tech Corridor halfway between
Tampa and Orlando. Our central Florida community combines small
town comfort with big-city culture. Florida’s High-Tech Corridor is
home to 11,000 high-tech businesses, and Polk County alone has more
than 600,000 residents, four universities and one state college.
Lakeland is just a 45-minute drive from Walt Disney World,
Universal Studios, professional sports teams, and thriving
performing art centers. With no income tax in Florida, and a high
standard of living, Lakeland and Central Florida continue to rise
among the best places to live and work.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

Florida Polytechnic University is an equal opportunity/equal access
institution. It is the policy of the Board of Trustees to provide
equal opportunity for employment and educational opportunities to
all (including applicants for employment, employees, applicants for
admission, students, and others affiliated with the University)
without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex,
religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status,
veteran status or genetic information. Employment is contingent
upon eligibility to work in the US. An appointment is not final
until proof is provided.

FLORIDA POLY BENEFITS INFORMATION

Florida Poly qualified employees have the opportunity to take
advantage of a variety of
health benefits (through the State of Florida) to help
meet their specific needs, as well as the needs of their family.
This comprehensive coverage includes flexible spending accounts,
medical and life insurance, and worker's compensation.

Health benefits are administered through
People First , on behalf of the State of Florida, as
pre-tax insurance plans. People First handles all new hire
enrollments, coverage changes, premium administration, and
dependent eligibility. Their Service Center is staffed Monday
through Friday, from 8 a.m.–6 p.m. EST, at 1-866-663-4735.

RETIREMENT

Florida Poly offers great options for retirement. From the required
selection of a state plan to additional voluntary retirement plans,
our employees have many opportunities to save and prepare for their
future.
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OTHER BENEFITS

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Discounts & Perks

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Annual Leave

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• To help promote work-life balance, Florida Poly provides a

generous leave program, which includes paid time off and paid
holidays. Qualified employees may accrue 22 days of annual leave.
In addition, the University observes the holidays listed in our

University Holidays policy FPU-1.008 .

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Sick Leave

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• Qualified employees may also accrue 12 days of annual sick

leave and participate in our
Sick Pool Program .

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Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

EXPLORE LAKELAND FLORIDA

Conveniently located along I-4 between Tampa and Orlando, Lakeland
is home to Florida Polytechnic University and many other businesses
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SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING ATTACHMENTS:

Required attachments are listed on each posting. Please be
sure to attach all required documents in the Resume/CV field before
continuing through the application. Once your application
has been submitted, no changes may be made and additional
attachments will not be considered.

An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during
the application process. For positions requiring a degree, the
official transcripts are required upon hire.

Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside of the United States
require a equivalency statement from a certified transcript
evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an
accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached
with the application and submitted by the application
deadline.

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of
the job announcements.

This position requires a background check, which may include
a level II screening as required by the Florida Statute
§435.04.