Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Operations and Business Analytics

Purpose:

The Information Systems & Analytics Department in the Leavey School of Business at Santa Clara University invites applications for two full-time tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning in Fall 2027.

We encourage applications from candidates who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community, including individuals from historically underrepresented groups.

Specialty or Sub-Discipline:

The School seeks candidates whose research, teaching, and service interests align with the needs of the hiring department. Specific areas of emphasis for this position include Business Analytics, Statistics, Operations & Supply Chain Analytics, and AI Analytics.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or ABD in Operations Analytics, Supply Chain/Operations Management, Business Analytics, or a closely related field by September 1 of the appointment year.
• Demonstrated potential for high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarly research.
• Demonstrated potential for effective and inclusive teaching and mentoring of a diverse student population.
• Commitment to contributing to Santa Clara University’s mission, including fostering a culture of inclusion and academic excellence.

Responsibilities:

Tenure-track faculty at Santa Clara University are teaching scholars expected to balance teaching, research, and service. This is an in-person position.

Teaching

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the faculty member’s area of expertise, as assigned by the department chair.
• SCU is on the quarter system, and tenure-stream faculty typically teach six courses per year (two per quarter), assuming active engagement in research or creative work.
• High-quality teaching and significant faculty-student interaction are prioritized at SCU.
• The University provides extensive support for teaching development through its Faculty Development programs, which include workshops, grants, and mentoring opportunities.
• Teaching will be evaluated according to departmental standards and the principles of Ignatian pedagogy, which emphasizes respectful, inclusive, engaging, and evidence-based instruction.

Research/Scholarly Work

• Maintain an active program of scholarly research leading to publications in respected journals.
• Each department maintains standards for scholarly work that contribute to the evaluation of tenure and promotion.
• The University strongly supports early-career faculty through mentoring and professional development resources.

Service

Provide effective service to the Department, School, University, profession, and/or community through committee work, leadership, professional engagement, and other contributions consistent with rank and experience.

Application Procedure:

Applications must be submitted through the University’s online application system, accessible via https://jobs.scu.edu/

Please include the following materials:

• Cover letter expressing interest in Santa Clara University and outlining qualifications.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Examples of research/scholarly work.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (both quantitative and qualitative, if available).
• Contact information for at least three professional references, and three letters of recommendation should be submitted by the referees later once the candidates are included in the short list.
• Letters of recommendation may be uploaded directly through Workday or sent by letter writers to the departmental email address listed in the specific posting.

Questions about this position may be directed to isa@scu.edu.

Search Timeline:

For full consideration, applications should be received by November 5. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until qualified candidates are identified. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Please note that once application materials are submitted, applicants will no longer be able to access them through the online portal.

About Us:

Santa Clara University is a comprehensive, Jesuit Catholic university located in the heart of California’s Silicon Valley. Every student at SCU has the potential to do something extraordinary. The University offers more than 50 majors, minors, and special programs at the undergraduate level across the arts and sciences, business, and engineering, as well as graduate programs in business, engineering, education, counseling psychology, law, theology, and pastoral ministries.

The Leavey School of Business is nationally recognized for its focus on innovation, entrepreneurship, strategy, and leadership. Among the first business schools accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the Leavey School consistently ranks highly in national rankings for both undergraduate and graduate business programs.

Santa Clara University offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including programs designed to support their personal health, well-being, and financial security, as well as that of their families.