AssociateFull Professor – Operations and Supply Chain Management

Position Summary:

The Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor beginning in August 2026. We are seeking a seasoned educator and thought leader who combines a strong academic foundation with a passion for shaping practice-oriented insights for todays business leaders.

This is not a traditional operations management role. We are looking for someone who brings a systems-thinking perspective to operations - helping leaders understand how operational choices create second- and third-order effects across interconnected value chains organizations and societies. We are particularly interested in candidates exploring technologys evolving role in operations - ranging from business analytics and automation to AI-enabled decision-making including how large language models and domain-specific AI shape operational resilience and performance.

While this position emphasizes practical impact and executive education we remain an AACSB-accredited institution with high standards for research productivity. Candidates must have a distinguished record of publishing in peer-reviewed academic journals as well as demonstrated excellence in teaching. However this role is ideal for a scholar who has excelled in traditional academic research and MBA teaching and is now seeking to broaden their focus toward executive education applied research and practitioner-oriented thought leadership - in short changing the mix of academic activity to balance rigor with greater practice impact.

We especially welcome candidates who:

• Have published in respected peer-reviewed journals and built a strong scholarly reputation but also seek to translate those insights into frameworks tools and programs that impact practicing managers and executives.
• Can connect systems thinking and foresight to operational strategy helping organizations navigate uncertainty interconnected risks and emerging technologies.
• Have experience engaging with business leaders or industry forums and can design executive education offerings that elevate Crummers presence in practice-oriented learning.
• Are collaborative and thrive in Crummers interdisciplinary small-school environment which emphasizes applied learning close student-faculty engagement and strong industry connections.

Rollins College is a comprehensive liberal arts college located just north of Orlando FL a diverse metropolitan community with a thriving economic and cultural scene. Nearby Orlando International Airport provides easy access to U.S. and international destinations. The college emphasizes innovative and quality teaching in small classes and ranks number one among 121 Southern masters-level universities in the annual rankings of Americas Best Colleges released by U.S. News & World Report. Please visit the college website at .

Minimum Qualifications andEducation:

• Ph.D. in operations management supply chain management industrial engineering or a closely related field from an AACSB ABET or EQUIS-accredited institution.
• Demonstrated record of publishing in peer-reviewed academic journals.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certifications (e.g. CPIM PMP) or industry experience.

Instructions to Applicants:

Interested applicants must apply online via the Colleges employment website and upload the following materials as follows:

• Letter of interest
  
• Curriculum vita
• Contact information for three references on application

**Review of applications will begin immediately until position is filled.*

Inquiries can be directed to:
Keenan Yoho
Chair Search Committee Crummer Graduate School of Business

Benefits & Perks:

• Paid Holidays and College Closure Days
• Eligible for Medical Prescription Dental & Vision Insurances (within 30 days of hire)
• 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account ($125/month)
• 100% Employer-Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• 11.5% Employer Retirement Contributions
• Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
• Free On-Campus Parking
• Free Access to Campus Amenities (gyms pools library sporting events and more)
• Free Full Tuition for Employees and their Families
• Pet Insurance
• 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Award-Winning Wellbeing Programs
• Plus More!

Additional Perks:

• Rollins College is conveniently located on multipleLynx Bus Routes(Winter Park/Rosemont-9 & Winter Park/Springs Village-23) and within walking distance from theWinter ParkSunRail Station
• Local & National Discount Programs including Winter Park Locations (i.e. shops restaurants gift cards and more)
• Free E-Training Courses & Professional Development Opportunities
• IT Software & Laptop Discounts (Apple Lenovo and more)
• College Bookstore Discounts
• Annual Service Awards & Recognition Programs
• Discover what its like to live in Orlando:Live Work Play and Learn
• Plus More!

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

Rollins College is an equal does not discriminate on the basis of sex disability race age religion color national or ethnic origin ancestry marital status veteran status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression genetic information physical characteristics or any other category protected by College policy or federal state or local law for employment and in our educational programs and activities. To learn more about our commitments visit click applicant who requires reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or hiring process may contact us by phone or in writing to 407.646.2102.

All new employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at Rollins College as legally required (e.g. Form I-9). Rollins College will require proof of authorization to work in the United States. Further based on the September 19 2025 Presidential Proclamation and accompanying guidance from the USCIS and Department of State the College may not be able to offer H-1B sponsorship. Particularly the College is not able to pay the $100000 payment accompanying new H-1B visa petitions.

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Service Months:

9