Assistant Professor of Operations, Supply Chain and Business Analytics

The College of Business Administration at California State University San Marcos invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in theOperations Supply Chain and Business Analytics Department at the rank of Assistant Professor of Operations Supply Chain and Business Analytics starting Fall 2026. We are dedicated to transforming lives through accessible student-centered high-quality education that promotes diversity collaboration and student success.

Minimum qualifications:

• The minimum education requirement for this position is a Ph.D. in Management Science Operations Management Operations Research or a closely related discipline. (ABD status considered however terminal degree is required at the time of hire)

• Successful candidates will have demonstrated teaching excellence a publication record appropriate to their experience level and the potential to establish a research program that produces original peer-reviewed work.

• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with departmental colleagues and contribute to a diverse campus community are essential.

Desired/preferred qualifications:

• Preference will be given to applicants with the ability to teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels along with research experience in Operations and Supply Chain Management.

• Ideal candidates will have expertise in courses such as Operations Management Supply Chain Management Purchasing and Procurement and Supply Chain Analytics as well as proficiency in applied learning and current technologies relevant to these fields.

• Additionally applicants who can demonstrate intercultural competence with diverse groups in teaching research and service are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be well-qualified to teach both undergraduate and graduate level courses in Operations and Supply Chain Management and Business Analytics areas contribute to the development and enhancement of the Global Supply Chain Management Option of the Business Administration and the Master of Science in Supply Chain Analytics (MSSCA) curriculums and develop new courses as needed such as Foundations of Supply Chain Analytics Artificial Intelligence in Operations Management Big Data in Supply Chain and Sustainable Operations and Supply Chain Management. The candidate should also be able to teach analytical programming skills and technologies relevant to operations and supply chain including spreadsheet automation R Python and other related research the candidate is expected to sustain quality scholarship by publishing in peer-reviewed service the candidate will actively engage in identifying and pursuing opportunities to support the department college university and professional community.

Application Material:

• Cover letter

• Curriculum vitae

• Teaching statement

• Research statement

• Sample of research paper

• Evidence of teaching success (please include student evaluations)

• Three professional references

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $12000 - $12594 per month

CSU Classification Salary Range: $6221- $13224 per month

Review of applications will begin January 19 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

CSUSM is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment that are subject to the $100000 fee established by the Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers issued on September 19 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee.