Assistant Clinical/Assistant Professor of Operations Management
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCYAssistant Clinical/Assistant Professor of Operations ManagementABOUT THIS POSITIONSummary: The Davis School of Business at Colorado Mesa University is seeking candidates for the rank of Assistant Clinical Professor of Operations Management (non-tenure track) or Assistant Professor of Operations Management (tenure track). Applicants should possess current experience and knowledge of operations throughout numerous industries and be able to convey contemporary trends within business that are focused on process improvement, demand forecasting, inventory controls, and supply chain management. This position is full-time, starting August 2025. As a member of the Davis School of Business, you will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate management courses including Operations Management. The operations management class serves as one of two capstone courses (strategy being the other) within the BBA program and is taught in a hands-on, practical manner, emphasizing real-world application rather than purely data analytics.Colorado Mesa University (CMU) is a state-funded institution that emphasizes quality teaching and research, having embraced the teacher-scholar model. The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester; courses are delivered on-campus, online, and in hybrid formats, with a primary focus on in-person learning on a dynamic residential campus. In addition to teaching, candidates are expected to be actively engaged in scholarship within their discipline, student advising, and service at both the school and university levels.CMU is a modern campus nestled in the Grand Valley of beautiful western Colorado, renowned for its wine and fruit country (including the famous Palisade peaches) and close access to some of the best outdoor activities in the region, including skiing, hiking, biking, fishing, river rafting, kayaking, and many other outdoor pursuits. CMU, Grand Junction, and the Grand Valley offer an ideal environment for quality of life and work/life balance.Minimum Qualifications Required: •For Assistant Professor candidates, a terminal degree (PhD or DBA) in Operations Management or related discipline with significant coursework (at least 18 graduate credit hours) in Operations Management. ABD with a dissertation defense date and completion of all degree requirements on or before August 2025 will be considered. •For Assistant Clinical Professor candidates, a Master's degree in Management, MBA, or closely related field with significant work experience in operations management, process improvement, demand forecasting, inventory controls, and supply chain management. •Demonstrated potential for exceptional teaching performance with a focus on practical application. •Commitment to best practices in instruction, student advising/mentoring, and curriculum development. •Demonstrated dedication to advancing a research agenda and producing scholarly work relevant to operations management. •Evidence of active involvement in institutional, community, and/or professional activities. •Strong communication and organizational skills.Preferred Qualifications: •At least 5 years of business industry experience is strongly preferred, given our hands-on, application-oriented approach in the classroom. •Experience teaching college-level Operations Management courses beyond student teaching.Salary: $75,000.00 - 90,000.00. Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package: Click here for more information!Department: Colorado Mesa UniversityEmployment Type: FacultyHOW TO APPLYApplication Deadline: To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be received by 2/2/2025.How to Apply:Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information. In addition, please be prepared to upload a: •Cover letter describing qualifications and experience as they relate to the specific requirements, responsibilities, and preferences of this position. •Curriculum Vitae (CV) •Copy of transcripts for all degrees completed (if your transcripts include a social security number or birthdate, please redact that information before uploading the document. Official transcripts will be required upon hire. If transcripts and credentials are from foreign institutions, these must be submitted in English.) •Contact information for at least three professional references who can attest to your ability to perform in this role, including at least one current or former supervisor. Professional references may also include current or former employers, colleagues, or other professionals with firsthand knowledge who can recommend you for employment.Direct Inquiries Contact: Kyle Stone, ...@coloradomesa.eduABOUT COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITYA comprehensive university in Grand Junction, Colorado Mesa University provides exceptional educational opportunities on a state-of-the-art campus. As western Colorado's largest university, CMU serves students on its main campus in Grand Junction, its satellite campus in Montrose, its technical college, CMU Tech, and via online offerings. Colorado Mesa University serves as the primary intellectual and cultural center of western Colorado and promotes the exchange of ideas that are of regional, national, and international importance. Founded in 1925, it is a dynamic university enrolling 10,000 students at the associate, baccalaureate, and graduate levels.At the heart of the CMU experience is an integrative and experiential approach to higher education that encourages students to think differently and empowers them to challenge assumptions. CMU brings students together with expert scholars and thinkers from different disciplines to make connections between ideas and gain the skills to solve the unstructured, complex problems they will encounter in life. Our focus is on providing quality academic programs, built on a strong liberal arts core that supports students' interests and regional employment needs, as well as technical programs that respond to vocational workforce demands.The Grand Valley is home to some of the best outdoor recreation in the state of Colorado and you will not have to fight traffic and crowds to enjoy it. CMU is surrounded by the Grand Mesa, Book Cliffs, and the Colorado National Monument. We have world-class mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, rafting, and a mountain resort that's less than 45 minutes from campus for skiing, snowboarding, and cross-country skiing. Living and working in Grand Junction, you will be able to explore one of Colorado's best kept secrets.Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility. Colorado Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact the CMU Human Resources Office by phone or email. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and the type of accommodation needed.