Position Overview

The Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position (assistant or associate) in the Department of Operations and Business Analytics. This faculty position is intended to support the recently launched Integrated Business Engineering (IBE) specialization in digital innovation, an honors undergraduate program that involves a partnership between the Fisher College of Business, the College of Engineering, and the Center for Innovation.

A successful candidate will be expected to develop and teach the Digital Product Development and Innovation course which will illustrate to students how digital companies manage products throughout its life cycle, including translating business strategies into technical requirements, understanding the market, and managing tradeoffs between competing objectives. The selected candidate will play an integral role and support the colleges planned growth of digital related course offerings and programs. In addition, we expect applicants to be effective in teaching Operations Management courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Performance Objectives

• Creating and delivering course materials in support of the new Integrated Business & Engineering Digital Innovation Program including but not limited to developing a market landscape, conducting customer research, product R&D, product launch, and developing technology road maps.
• Creating an engaging and inclusive classroom environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to student success.
• Collaboration with fellow instructors.

Education and Experience Requirements

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in operations management, or closely related field. Exceptional promise in both research and teaching is required.

Demonstrated experience and knowledge with digital product management and innovation is desired.

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday by October 15, 2024. You will be presented with the opportunity to attach up to FIVE documents in the Application Documents section. Please include the following:

• Attachment 1: Cover Letter: 12-page letter, which should include a summary of your background and why you are interested in this opportunity. Please pay particular attention to the qualifications listed above when writing this letter.

• Attachment 2: CV (Curriculum Vitae): Detailed overview of your relevant experiences, including any experience in teaching, mentoring, and service.

• Attachment 3: Teaching and Mentoring Statement: A statement of your philosophy, approach, and relevant experience regarding your teaching, learning, and mentoring including how they prepared you for this position.

List of 3 references with contact information, upon request.

Questions about the position can be addressed to Dr. James Hill, Department Chair for the Operations and Business Analytics department at hill.249@osu.edu .

The College

At the Fisher College of Business, we believe business leadership requires a distinct and nuanced set of skills for a business world that is changing at a pace never seen. Our faculty is dedicated to this critical mission and to our responsibility to create ideas, encourage scholarship, and develop leaders who positively impact their communities near and far.

Department Information

The mission of the Operations and Business Analytics department is to provide world class research, teaching and outreach in all areas of operations, purchasing and supply chain management. The department offers core courses in operations management, data analysis and business analytics to all of Fishers undergraduate students, as well as electives in various aspects of the disciplines.

The University

Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of Americas leading academic health centers and recently ranked No. 4 on Forbes list of best U.S. employers for diversity. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

The Ohio State Universitys Shared Values include Excellence and Impact, Diversity and Innovation, Inclusion and Equity, Care and Compassion, and Integrity and Respect. Our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression.

Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow.

The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation (DCFR) to focus on supporting new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual careers partner consultations, identifying potential employers and/or employment opportunities, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community. While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are provided to support the partners of new and prospective faculty as they are considering or transitioning to The Ohio State University.

In addition to being responsive to dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies. Ohio State is an NSF ADVANCE institution and a member of the Ohio/Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC).

Located in Ohios capital city, Ohio States Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and diverse metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries. Additional information about the Columbus area is available here. Beyond its Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses including Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in addition to the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Wooster Campus, which houses Ohio State ATI.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.

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About The Ohio State University

The Ohio State University is a dynamic community of diverse resources, where opportunity thrives and where individuals transform themselves and the world. Founded in 1870, Ohio State is a world-class public research university and the leading comprehensive teaching and research institution in the state of Ohio. With more than 63,000 students (including 57,000 in Columbus), the Wexner Medical Center, 14 colleges, 80 centers and 175 majors, the university offers its students tremendous breadth and depth of opportunity in the liberal arts, the sciences and the professions.

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