Job Title
Associate Professor/Professor of Technology & Operations
Job ID
280089
Location
Ann Arbor Campus
City
Ann Arbor
State
MI
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Mode of Work
Onsite
Job Title
PROFESSOR
Appointing Department
Ross School of Business
Posting Begin Date
07/14/2026
Posting End Date
10/15/2026
Date Closed
 
FLSA Status
Exempt

How to Apply

 

Applicants are required to submit their applications electronically by visiting https://apply.interfolio.com/189178 and uploading the following:

  • cover letter
  • curriculum vitae
  • research statement, one or two published or working papers that illustrate a major research interest
  • teaching statement and teaching evaluations

The application deadline is October 15, 2026.

For questions related to the application process, please contact Shandra Bremer: slbremer@umich.edu, Area Administrator.

Who We Are

 

The Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan is a diverse learning community grounded in the principle that business can be an extraordinary vehicle for positive
change in today's dynamic global economy. The Ross School of Business mission is to build a better world through business. Through thought and action, members of the Ross community drive change and innovation that improve business and society.

Michigan Ross is consistently ranked among the world's leading business schools. Academic degree programs include the Bachelor of Business Administration, Full-Time MBA, Part-Time MBA (Online, and Weekend formats), Executive MBA, Global MBA, Master of Accounting, Master of Business Analytics, Master of Management, Master of Supply Chain Management, and PhD. In addition, the school delivers open-enrollment and custom executive education programs targeting general management, leadership development, and strategic human resource management. For more information, visit MichiganRoss.umich.edu.
 

Job Summary

 

The Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan invites applications for a tenured faculty position (Associate or Full Professor) in the Technology and Operations area, with a research focus at the intersection of AI, advanced manufacturing, and supply chain resilience. This appointment is part of a major interdisciplinary faculty cluster - Cognitive Manufacturing - that spans the Ross School of Business and the College of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science and Engineering).
 

Required Qualifications*

 

The ideal candidate would have research expertise at the intersection of AI and operations, including cognitive AI for manufacturing/supply chain management, resiliency, and integrated AI-human decision making in operations settings. We are especially interested in individuals with a track record of interdisciplinary collaboration with mechanical engineering, computer science, and/or behavioral science colleagues; experience translating research through industry partnerships, pilot deployments, or policy engagement; a history of external research funding from federal agencies and/or industry; and experience mentoring a diverse community of students and junior researchers.

Minimum requirements include a doctorate in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or related field such as Economics, Statistics, or Computer Science, and a record of excellence in business research, teaching, and leadership commensurate with appointment rank.
 

Desired Qualifications*

 

Minimum requirements include a doctorate in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or related field such as Economics, Statistics, or Computer Science, and a record of excellence in business research, teaching, and leadership commensurate with appointment rank

Modes of Work

 

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

The work requires, or the supervisor approves a fully onsite presence. Onsite is defined as a designated U-M owned or leased work location within or outside of the State of Michigan.

Underfill Statement

 

This position is posted as Associate Professor/Professor. The rank of the selected candidate will depend upon the selected candidate's qualifications.
 

Additional Information

 

For more detailed descriptions of the Technology and Operations Area, Stephen M. Ross School of Business, and the University of Michigan, please visit our websites:

Technology and Operations Area
Stephen M. Ross School of Business
University of Michigan
University of Michigan Benefits
 

Background Screening

 

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

U-M EEO Statement

 

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.