Assistant or Associate Professor – Decision, Risk, and Operations – Columbia University

Faculty Opportunity: Assistant or Associate Professor – Decision, Risk, and Operations – Columbia University

• Institution: Columbia University

• Academic Unit / Division: Decision, Risk, and Operations Division, Columbia Business School

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Track Faculty

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor / Associate Professor

• Teaching Areas: Business Analytics, Statistics, and Operations Management

• Salary / Remuneration: Approximately INR 2.11 crore – INR 2.59 crore annually

• Location: New York, New York, United States

• Open Date: August 12, 2026

• Application Deadline: November 1, 2026 – Priority Consideration

• Recommended Early Submission: October 19, 2026 for applicants attending the INFORMS Annual Conference

• Expected Start Date: July 1, 2027

Overview of Role

The Decision, Risk, and Operations Division at Columbia Business School invites applications for tenure-track faculty appointments at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level.

The division has teaching responsibilities across Business Analytics, Statistics, and Operations Management in Columbia Business School’s MBA and Ph.D. programs.

Teaching & Academic Responsibilities

Successful candidates are expected to contribute to:

• MBA-level teaching.

• Ph.D.-level teaching.

• Business Analytics courses.

• Statistics courses.

• Operations Management courses.

• High-quality scholarly research.

• The broader academic and professional mission of Columbia Business School.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

Assistant Professor Applicants:

• Ph.D. from an accredited institution, or near completion of the doctoral degree.

• Strong promise of becoming an outstanding scholar.

• Demonstrated potential for excellence in both research and teaching.

• Exceptional disciplinary training.

• Strong interest in the professional mission of Columbia Business School.

Associate Professor Applicants:

• Ph.D. from an accredited institution.

• Established record of scholarly achievement.

• Strong record in both research and teaching.

• Exceptional disciplinary preparation.

• Commitment to the professional mission of the business school.

Remuneration

• Annual Salary Range: Approximately INR 2.11 crore – INR 2.59 crore.

• Final compensation will depend on factors including qualifications, experience, education, specialty, training, and departmental considerations.

Application Timeline

• Recommended Submission for INFORMS Attendees: October 19, 2026

• Priority Consideration Deadline: November 1, 2026

• Anticipated Start Date: July 1, 2027

Applicants attending the INFORMS Annual Conference in San Francisco are strongly encouraged to submit their initial materials, including CV and statements, by October 19.

Application Process

• Application Link: https://dossier.interfolio.com/apply/190695

• Applications should be initiated through the Interfolio Faculty Search portal.

• Priority will be given to applications submitted before November 1, 2026.

Official Institution Website: https://www8.gsb.columbia.edu/