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Job Title:Open Faculty SearchDepartment:Fisher College | Operations and Business Analytics

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 college's 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: 1-2-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 Fisher's 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 America's 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 University's 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.

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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).

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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.

Additional Information:Location:Fisher Hall (0249)Position Type:RegularScheduled Hours:40Shift:First ShiftThe Ohio State University believes in diversity in people and ideas. What Ohio State does matters. And how we do it matters. When we are at our best, we make a real difference to people. Our size, breadth, geography, history and standard of excellence position us to drive the future of higher education. We believe that the university should be a place where people can work and learn together in a safe environment, free of violence, harassment, discrimination, exploitation, or intimidation. As such, finalists for any faculty position that carries tenure must sign an authorization and disclosure form, which will allow current or prior employer(s) to share information to the University regarding any findings of employment-related misconduct or disciplinary proceedings against a candidate and/or any pending investigations related to alleged misconduct. Such information shall include findings and pending investigations with respect to sexual harassment, violence, or harassment; research misconduct; financial fraud or misconduct; foreign influence violations, grant misuse or misconduct; and/or any other type of finding or pending investigation relating to a candidate's employer's policies and rules governing faculty conduct that may reasonably be expected to affect a candidate's appointment. If the University becomes aware of any past finding of misconduct or pending investigations that were not disclosed, Ohio State will treat that as a serious omission and reserves the right to rescind an offer or terminate employment.Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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