Assistant/Associate/Professor Operations Management

Position Status & Special Application Instructions

Posting Number F00264 Benefits Eligible? Yes Section Academic Affairs Number of Positions Available 1 Anticipated Start Date or Semester Fall 2024 Position Status Limited Term 1 Year Union Status RIC/AFT Posting Date 12/22/2023 End of Temporary or Limited Position Priority given to applicants who apply by Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions/Information for Applicants

Initial review of applications will begin on January 31st and we will continue reviewing applications until position is filled

Posting Details

Classification Information

Rank Assistant Professor Baseline Salary for this Position 68,501 Minimum Salary for Terminal Degree 71,791 (Assistant) 82,559 (Associate) 99,071 (Professor) Added Salary for this Position Additional compensation may be added for teaching at the collegiate level or other relevant experience. Benefits

Full-time employee benefits include:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits and Rewards for Wellness Incentives

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Family/Parental Leave

• Tuition Waivers at RIC, CCRI & URI

• Retirement Plan

• Long-term Disability Coverage

• Variety of voluntary add-on's

For a complete listing, visit:

http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/benefits/new/index.php

FLSA Exempt Branch of Service Non Classified AA/EEO/ADA Statement

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity institution that values and is committed to inclusion and expanding the diversity of its faculty and staff, the College invites members of protected classes, including minorities and persons with disabilities, to identify themselves as such at the time of application.

Position Information

Position Title Assistant/Associate/Professor Operations Management Joint Appointment Department Name School of Business Academic or Calendar Year Academic Full Time / Part Time Full Time Position Summary

Since its founding in 1854, Rhode Island College (RIC) has been innovatively delivering a low-cost, high-quality education from its beautiful campus in Providence, RI. As Rhode Island's first public higher education institution, RIC has grown from its origins in teacher preparation to becoming a leading regional comprehensive college. With the goal of preparing students to be engaged citizens and meeting state and regional needs for today's workforce and tomorrow's leaders, RIC ensures that students have the support, skills, and opportunities necessary to learn and thrive. It offers an extraordinary collegiate experience with top-notch academic programs, active learning in the classroom, significant experiential learning opportunities beyond the classroom, and state-of-the-art facilities. Over 40% of the RIC undergraduate students are students of color, and 45% are first-generation college students.

• Ranked #2 in Social Mobility among public New England Universities (US News and World Report, 2021)
• Ranked Top 10 in best value colleges in New England (Money Magazine, 2021)

The School of Business aims to prepare students to lead boldly in business and industry. Our accomplished faculty puts theory into practice every day. Grounded in the liberal arts, we combine core business and management competencies, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills across our departments: accounting, economics and finance, health care administration, management and marketing, and sports management. We teach small classes where we can interact one-on-one with students, which spurs engagement and accelerates learning. Starting on day one, our students get primed to excel in a future career in business or industry or pursue advanced study.

Rhode Island College's Mission and Core Values:

As a leading regional public college, Rhode Island College personalizes higher education of the finest quality for undergraduate and graduate students. We offer vibrant programs in arts and sciences, business, and professional disciplines within a supportive, respectful, and diverse community. Dedicated faculty engage students in learning, research, and career attainment, and our innovative curricula and co-curricular foster intellectual curiosity and prepare an educated citizenry for responsible leadership.

Excellence and Innovation

RIC will continue to foster a high-quality educational environment with rigorous academic programs, talented faculty, and a robust support system for academic success. This is complemented by our proven talent, foresight, and reputation for responding to emerging issues.

Access and Opportunity

Education experience to prepare students from all walks of life. We are committed to providing the support necessary to ensure that students have the knowledge and skills to succeed in, and contribute to, our global society.

Essential Duties

The IACBE-accredited School of Business at Rhode Island College invites applications for one open rank, tenure-track faculty position (assistant, associate, or full) with a primary focus in Operations Management. We seek candidates with a strong interest in teaching within a liberal arts setting who are eager to teach various operations management courses, including operations management, project management, supply chain management, process management, service operation management, and quality assurance. There may also be opportunities to teach other courses in the broad management area.

Successful candidates will be expected to teach three courses in the fall and spring terms (3-3 load). The classes are small, allowing for more student interaction. The college has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1, and most class sizes range between 10 and 30 students. Faculty are also required to advise up to 30 students, which requires guiding students through their management programs. Faculty are also expected to engage in scholarly research leading to publication in peer-reviewed journals and conduct service.

The college requires that all applicants and employees be able to perform the above essential duties of the job and will explore reasonable accommodations for individuals with documented disabilities in accordance with ADA requirements.

Occasional Duties

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Department Chair.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Good teaching skills,
• Good knowledge of operations management (including project management, process management, service management, and supply chain management)
• The ability and enthusiasm to impart this knowledge to undergraduate students,
• A willingness to work collegially with other faculty in the School of Business

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. or D.B.A. in Operations Management or related field, or ABD with a credible plan to complete dissertation within 2 years.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience at the college level.

• Industry experience in an asset.

• Interest in teaching and researching in.

• Ability to teach in-person, hybrid, or online as directed by the chair and/or dean of the School of Business.

• Bilingual

Environmental Conditions

The employee is not exposed to known adverse environmental conditions.