Assistant Professor of Operations Management

Eastern Illinois University invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track faculty position in Operations Management at the Assistant Professor level, beginning in the Fall of 2026.

Qualifications

A PhD in Operations Management, Management Science or related areas from an AACSB-accredited school is preferred, but ABDs close to completion will be considered. The successful candidate will be qualified to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Operation Management, Logistics, Data Analytics and AI. Also, expertise in Healthcare Operations would be an advantage. In addition to teaching in F2F, online and hybrid formats, the candidate will be expected to conduct research and publish in peer-reviewed journals and participate in service activities at the school and university levels.

Salary: $13,500 - $16,500 per month

Benefits Overview

Eastern Illinois University offers an excellent benefits package designed to support our employees’ well-being and career goals.

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Competitive employee insurance premiums with flexible plan options.
• Vision Insurance: Vision coverage is included with medical at no cost.
• Dental Insurance: Dental plans available to meet your needs.
• Retirement Benefits: Participation in the State University Retirement System, which includes medical insurance benefits upon retirement.
• Tuition Waivers: Opportunities to pursue educational goals through tuition waivers for employees and dependent children.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Up to 12 paid holidays annually, plus earned vacation and sick time.

For more information on our employee benefit programs, please visit EIU Employee Benefits webpage https://www.eiu.edu/humanres/benefits/newemployees.php

Application Instructions

Applicants must electronically submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, names and contact information (including phone number and e-mail address) for three references to https://apply.interfolio.com/173487. Review of application materials on the Interfolio website begins on October 1st and will continue until all campus interviews are scheduled. Finalists will be asked to provide transcripts. For questions about the search, please contact Dr. Crystal Lin, Screening Committee Chair, at cylin@eiu.edu.

Eastern Illinois University is a public university that places priority on teaching excellence for a student body in a residential setting. Eastern is consistently named one of the top midwestern public universities in its class by U.S. News & World Report. Approximately 7,000 students are enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs. The University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The School of Business, with more than 600 declared undergraduate business majors and MBA degree candidates, is accredited by AACSB International; it offers an MBA, ten minors, and six undergraduate majors. Charleston is located in East Central Illinois and combines the benefits of a community of 20,000 with access (within 2-3 hours) to Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis. Moreinformation about Eastern and the School of Business is available at: http://www.eiu.edu/business/

Diversity and Inclusion: Eastern Illinois University is committed to fostering a learning community where all members feel welcomed and valued. The university provides equality of opportunity in all areas of campus life, and we strive to recognize and appreciate the unique value of our students, faculty, and staff. Every member of campus has the right to learn and work in an environment free of discrimination and harassment, and beyond that, our goal is for all members of our community to develop a strong sense of belonging to Eastern Illinois University.

Eastern Illinois University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer - minority/female/disability/veteran - committed to achieving a diverse community.