Academic Opportunities: Information and Decision Sciences – University of Illinois Chicago

Information and Decision Sciences – University of Illinois Chicago

University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is inviting applications for two faculty opportunities in the Department of Information and Decision Sciences (IDS) within the College of Business Administration.

Position 1: Assistant Professor – IDS (Supply Chain & Operations Management)

• Institution: University of Illinois Chicago

• Academic Unit / Department: College of Business Administration – Department of Information and Decision Sciences

• Job Reference / Requisition ID: 1042268

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Track

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor

• Salary / Remuneration: $185,000–$220,000 annually

• Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA

• Application Deadline: December 6, 2026

• Fullest Consideration: October 20, 2026

Overview of Role

The IDS Department seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Operations Management beginning in the 2027–2028 academic year. Preference will be given to research addressing applied areas including healthcare, transportation, energy and sustainability, and AI in supply chain management.

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Conduct high-quality research in operations management and related fields.

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in supply chain and operations management.

• Teach related analytics courses where appropriate.

• Engage with students, industry partners, and the broader community.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: PhD in Management Science, Operations Management, Operations Research, or a closely related field, completed or near completion by the start date.

• Experience & Specializations: Strong research record and ability and interest to teach supply chain and operations management.

• Preferred Expertise: Healthcare, transportation, energy and sustainability, or AI and supply chain management.

• Industry Engagement: Interest in industry partnerships and experiential learning.

Application Checklist

1. CV

2. Cover Letter

3. Research Statement

4. Teaching Statement

5. Job Market Paper

6. Contact Information for Three References

Position 2: Assistant or Associate Professor – IDS (Enterprise AI & Systems)

• Institution: University of Illinois Chicago

• Academic Unit / Department: College of Business Administration – Department of Information and Decision Sciences

• Job Reference / Requisition ID: 1042271

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Track or Tenured

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant or Associate Professor

• Salary / Remuneration: $185,000–$250,000 annually

• Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA

• Application Deadline: December 6, 2026, by 5:00 PM

• Fullest Consideration: October 20, 2026

Overview of Role

The IDS Department invites applications for a faculty position in Enterprise AI & Systems beginning in August 2027. The position focuses on the development, deployment, and management of artificial intelligence and its economic, operational, and societal implications.

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Conduct high-quality research targeting top-tier publications.

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses related to AI, information systems, and supporting technologies.

• Address areas such as agentic AI, multi-agent systems, AI-augmented software development, and AI system evaluation.

• Engage with students, industry partners, and the broader business community.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: PhD in computer science, information systems, operations research, statistics, or a closely aligned field, completed or near completion by the start date.

• Experience & Specializations: Demonstrated potential for high-quality research and top-tier publications.

• Teaching: Evidence of or potential for effective teaching and strong communication skills.

• Associate Professor Candidates: Record of research, teaching, and service appropriate for a senior faculty appointment.

• Preferred Expertise: AI, machine learning, modern software systems, applications, and applied AI in business settings.

Application Checklist

1. CV

2. Cover Letter

3. Research Statement

4. Teaching Statement

5. Job Market Paper

6. Contact Information for Three References

Combined Application Process

Both positions are based in the Department of Information and Decision Sciences at the University of Illinois Chicago and share the same application materials and fullest-consideration date.

• Application Portal – Position 1: Apply for Supply Chain & Operations Management

• Application Portal – Position 2: Apply for Enterprise AI & Systems

• Fullest Consideration: October 20, 2026

• Final Posting Deadline: December 6, 2026

• Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Official Website: University of Illinois Chicago