Assistant Professor in Supply Chain Management & Operations

University of Washington: Academic Personnel & Faculty: University of Washington, Bothell: Business Location Bothell, WA Open Date Sep 09, 2026 Description The School of Business at the University of Washington invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position in Supply Chain Management and Operations, with an anticipated start date of September 16, 2027. We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community. The successful candidate will join our faculty on a full-time basis (100% FTE) for a 9-month academic year, 3-year renewable appointment beginning September 16, 2027. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active research program and Scholarly Academic status as defined by AACSB; publish in leading academic journals; teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in domains such as Operations Management, Business Statistics, Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, Business Analytics, and/or Artificial Intelligence; and provide service to the School, the University, and the community. Applicants from research areas including Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Information Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics, Management Science, and related fields are encouraged to apply. We especially welcome candidates whose research connects supply chain and operations with AI, machine learning, data-driven decision making, digital and enterprise systems, resilience, sustainability, and technology-enabled process innovation. Positive factors for consideration include a doctorate from a highly regarded, research-intensive U.S. institution or a comparably strong international institution. The School of Business The UW Bothell School of Business is accredited by AACSB and is deeply committed to the success of its faculty in research, teaching, and service. We are well known for our undergraduate, MBA, and MS Accounting programs, and enrollment has been growing at a fast pace. Located 15 miles northeast of downtown Seattle, we work closely with industry leaders, many of whom are headquartered in the region, as well as smaller, innovative, and rapidly growing companies in software, retail, medical equipment, biotechnology, electronics, and aerospace sectors. Our students are drawn from and work in companies such as Alaska Airlines, Amazon, Amgen, Boeing, Costco, Expedia, Google, ICOS, Meta, Microsoft, Nintendo, Nvidia, Phillips, PACCAR, REI, Starbucks, Symetra, T-Mobile, Tableau, and Zillow, as well as in local, State, and Federal government. The School’s Supply Chain and Operations faculty are active scholars whose work has been published in leading journals including Journal of Operations Management, Production and Operations Management, Manufacturing & Service Operations Management, Operations Research, Decision Sciences, Journal of Supply Chain Management, and IEEE Transactions in Engineering Management , among others . T he Supply Chain and Operations faculty cover courses in Statistics, Introductory Operations and Project Management, a wide range of Supply Chain Management courses, Information Systems, and recently launched courses in Business Analytics and AI, across both our undergraduate and graduate curriculum. The School of Business is an undepartmentalized School and encourages collegiality across the entire faculty. Faculty members should expect to interact with colleagues from other business disciplines. As part of UW tri-campus system, faculty members have complete access to the computing and library resources of the University of Washington. University of Washington Bothell Located in the heart of the Puget Sound region, the University of Washington Bothell is one of the most dynamic public universities in the state of Washington. UW Bothell is a student-centered campus known for engaging students through classes, team projects, and research in which students connect what they learn or create in the classroom with the broader community. This is achieved through close relationships with faculty members as teachers and mentors, and staff dedicated to student success. The academic work of the campus focuses on cross-disciplinary research, connected learning, and community engagement, and prepares students for leadership in the state of Washington and beyond. The campus offers more than 55 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in five schools. Current UW Bothell enrollment is over 6,000 students. More than 90% of undergraduates are from Washington State, and approximately 40% are first-generation college attendees. The priorities of the University’s current Strategic Plan – “Expanding Access, Achieving Excellence”, are to enhance community and campus engagement, and advance cross disciplinary teaching and scholarship. In addition to award winning faculty and staff, UW Bothell has been recognized for innovations in academic programming and support services designed to help students graduate on time and debt-free. It has also earned both recognition and awards for its work in the area of environmental sustainability and is just one of twelve institutions selected to join the launch cohort of the Postsecondary Data for Action Network (PDAN), a new national initiative co-led by the Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP) and the Association for Institutional Research (AIR). This selection places UW Bothell among a small group of colleges and universities collectively committed to using data in smarter, more student-centered ways. The base salary range for this position will be $15,556 - $17,222 per month ($140,000 to $155,000 annually) , commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. Qualifications Applicants for this position must have earned a doctorate (or foreign equivalent) in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Information Systems, Management Science, Operations Research, Business Analytics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, by the date of appointment. The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81. Benefits Information The University is committed to providing excellent benefits to our faculty. For a summary of available benefits, please see UWHR benefits information . 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