What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Practice position at University of Dayton School of Engineering?
Position Summary
The Department of Management Information Systems, Operations & Supply Chain Management, and Business Analytics is searching for a non-tenure track position as Faculty of Practice specializing in Business Analytics / Operations and Supply Chain Management (OSC) to begin August 16, 2025. The Department offers undergraduate majors and minors in MIS, Business Analytics, and Operations and Supply Management (OSC), a Masters in Business Analytics, and supports the MBA program. The faculty are well known for their research, teaching, and professional service. The position offers an opportunity to be a part of a department where we stress collegiality, solutions to contemporary corporate issues, scholarship, excellence in teaching, and maintaining close ties between faculty members, students, and the business community.
We seek applicants committed to excellence in undergraduate/graduate education whose industry experience and competence as a practitioner will be mutually beneficial. This is a full time position with full benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement, disability, support for a dual-career program for spouses of prospective and newly hired faculty, a relocation package, tuition remission benefits, and opportunity for promotion. Apply today!
The Position
The position entails teaching a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses, limited research, and service to the community, university, and profession.
In the Faculty of Practice role, the successful candidate will be expected to remain active in the profession through consulting activities and/or industry collaborations that relate well to the scholarship of teaching and learning in related fields. Additionally, the successful candidate will be eligible for promotion under the recently adopted promotion policy for Faculty of Practice.
The Department
The Department faculty are well known for their research, teaching, and professional service. Specifically, faculty have published numerous articles in major academic journals, served in editorial positions of leading academic journals, as officers in major professional organizations, and are recognized across campus for their leadership. MOA offers undergraduate majors in Management Information Systems, Operations & Supply Chain Management, and Business Analytics. At the graduate level, the department offers a Master of Business Analytics and supports the MBA program with a variety of courses. Additionally, the department offers undergraduate minors in Business Analytics, Cyber-Security Management, MIS, and OSC. The Department is responsible for supporting all business undergraduates and MBA students with courses in MIS, OSC, and Business Analytics. All degree programs offered by the department feature an applied capstone course in which students work with businesses and organizations to develop and implement a solution to a current and meaningful problem.
MOA graduates are typically very well placed in the job market and are the highest paid graduates from comparable Ohio programs. The newly launched Business Analytics programs, both undergraduate and graduate, are highly sought after and are on a growth trajectory. Each program is partnered with an advisory board of business leaders that assist the program in various ways.
School of Business Administration
The School of Business Administration is accredited by AACSB International. It offers nine undergraduate majors through four academic departments, as well as an MBA and several specialized master’s degree programs. The school includes several centers of excellence, including the Business Research Group, Crotty Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, Davis Center for Portfolio Management, Hanley Trading Center, Fiore Talarico Center for Professional Selling, Center for the Integration of Faith and Work, and Center for Project Excellence. A business advisory council, consisting of senior executives from across the U.S., advises the dean on planning and development issues.
University of Dayton
The University of Dayton is a Catholic and Marianist institution founded in 1850 by the Society of Mary. In the department and at the University of Dayton, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. We translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we encourage all candidates to apply.
Dayton
The University’s 382-acre campus is located at the southern edge of Dayton, Ohio. Dayton is the corporate headquarters for Reynolds & Reynolds and is in the center of 21st century technology manufacturing with Joby Aviation and LG choosing the region. It is also the location of the nation’s largest Air Force R&D Center and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. With a burgeoning downtown area, 20 expansive metro parks, a vibrant arts scene, hundreds of miles of paved walking/biking trails (top in the nation!), a bike-(and now scooter!) share program, several historic neighborhoods, and the Dayton Aviation Heritage and National Historical Park. It is a great place for those who want a bit of everything with a low cost of living, great schools, and manageable traffic. See daytoncvb.com for more information about the area. It’s a great place to live and work!
Minimum Qualifications
While not everyone may meet all preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:
A complete application consists of:
Posting closes at 11:55 PM EDT, April 27, 2025
Closing Statement
The University of Dayton is a top tier, Catholic research university with offerings from the undergraduate to the doctoral levels. Founded in 1850 by the Society of Mary, the University is a diverse community committed to advancing the common good through intellectual curiosity, academic rigor, community engagement and local, national and global partnerships. Guided by the Marianist educational philosophy, we educate the whole person and link learning and scholarship with leadership and service.
Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.
The University is also pleased to provide support for spouses of prospective and newly hired faculty through its dual career program. While we cannot guarantee placement, we serve as an effective resource and support system for your spouse. Information can be found at https://udayton.edu/hr/dual-career-resources.php
The Department of Management Information Systems, Operations & Supply Chain Management, and Business Analytics is searching for a non-tenure track position as Faculty of Practice specializing in Business Analytics / Operations and Supply Chain Management (OSC) to begin August 16, 2025. The Department offers undergraduate majors and minors in MIS, Business Analytics, and Operations and Supply Management (OSC), a Masters in Business Analytics, and supports the MBA program. The faculty are well known for their research, teaching, and professional service. The position offers an opportunity to be a part of a department where we stress collegiality, solutions to contemporary corporate issues, scholarship, excellence in teaching, and maintaining close ties between faculty members, students, and the business community.
We seek applicants committed to excellence in undergraduate/graduate education whose industry experience and competence as a practitioner will be mutually beneficial. This is a full time position with full benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement, disability, support for a dual-career program for spouses of prospective and newly hired faculty, a relocation package, tuition remission benefits, and opportunity for promotion. Apply today!
The Position
The position entails teaching a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses, limited research, and service to the community, university, and profession.
In the Faculty of Practice role, the successful candidate will be expected to remain active in the profession through consulting activities and/or industry collaborations that relate well to the scholarship of teaching and learning in related fields. Additionally, the successful candidate will be eligible for promotion under the recently adopted promotion policy for Faculty of Practice.
The Department
The Department faculty are well known for their research, teaching, and professional service. Specifically, faculty have published numerous articles in major academic journals, served in editorial positions of leading academic journals, as officers in major professional organizations, and are recognized across campus for their leadership. MOA offers undergraduate majors in Management Information Systems, Operations & Supply Chain Management, and Business Analytics. At the graduate level, the department offers a Master of Business Analytics and supports the MBA program with a variety of courses. Additionally, the department offers undergraduate minors in Business Analytics, Cyber-Security Management, MIS, and OSC. The Department is responsible for supporting all business undergraduates and MBA students with courses in MIS, OSC, and Business Analytics. All degree programs offered by the department feature an applied capstone course in which students work with businesses and organizations to develop and implement a solution to a current and meaningful problem.
MOA graduates are typically very well placed in the job market and are the highest paid graduates from comparable Ohio programs. The newly launched Business Analytics programs, both undergraduate and graduate, are highly sought after and are on a growth trajectory. Each program is partnered with an advisory board of business leaders that assist the program in various ways.
School of Business Administration
The School of Business Administration is accredited by AACSB International. It offers nine undergraduate majors through four academic departments, as well as an MBA and several specialized master’s degree programs. The school includes several centers of excellence, including the Business Research Group, Crotty Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, Davis Center for Portfolio Management, Hanley Trading Center, Fiore Talarico Center for Professional Selling, Center for the Integration of Faith and Work, and Center for Project Excellence. A business advisory council, consisting of senior executives from across the U.S., advises the dean on planning and development issues.
University of Dayton
The University of Dayton is a Catholic and Marianist institution founded in 1850 by the Society of Mary. In the department and at the University of Dayton, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. We translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we encourage all candidates to apply.
Dayton
The University’s 382-acre campus is located at the southern edge of Dayton, Ohio. Dayton is the corporate headquarters for Reynolds & Reynolds and is in the center of 21st century technology manufacturing with Joby Aviation and LG choosing the region. It is also the location of the nation’s largest Air Force R&D Center and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. With a burgeoning downtown area, 20 expansive metro parks, a vibrant arts scene, hundreds of miles of paved walking/biking trails (top in the nation!), a bike-(and now scooter!) share program, several historic neighborhoods, and the Dayton Aviation Heritage and National Historical Park. It is a great place for those who want a bit of everything with a low cost of living, great schools, and manageable traffic. See daytoncvb.com for more information about the area. It’s a great place to live and work!
Minimum Qualifications
- A graduate degree in Business Analytics, Statistics, Operations and Supply Chain Management, or a closely related discipline;
- Promise of excellence in incorporating industry standards and practices into the classroom.
- Capability to teach in an academic setting or experience in corporate training/teaching.
- Effective written communication skills.
While not everyone may meet all preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:
- Completed PhD by the start of the contract
- Successful experience in any or all of the following:
- teaching/training in one or more areas of operations management, supply chain management, or business analytics.
- teaching/training a range of topics within the operations and supply chain management disciplines.
- leadership in a professional role
- teaching/training students from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- working with socially and culturally diverse communities
- alternative teaching techniques e.g., successful experience with experiential and active learning strategies to foster and maintain student engagement, successful use of learning resources, including technology and/or active learning strategies.
- collaborating with students and other constituents within a department and across campus e.g., faculty, staff, administration, or in a professional setting.
- fostering domestic and/or international partnerships in industry and/or academia,
- developing curricula, courses and/or lab activities,
- developing and sustaining partnerships between higher education and industry related to business analytics, especially including supplementing the classroom learning environment with direct industry input,
- participating in industrial communities and professional societies,
- working in the industry for 8 or more years
- A strong potential for publishing in leading and high-quality academic journals.
- On-going stream of contributions to intellectual leadership in an area of expertise and as evidenced by articles already published or under review
- Effective oral communication skills
- Effective interpersonal communication skill
- Able to articulate an understanding of and concurrence with the value placed by the University on theory-to-practice, practical wisdom, and service to the community
- Effective classroom management skills
A complete application consists of:
- A cover letter addressing all minimum qualifications and all pertinent preferred qualifications met. Please make sure to explain how your experience would be incorporated in the position.
- Curriculum Vitae
- Contact information for at least three references. References will be contacted later in the interview process.
Posting closes at 11:55 PM EDT, April 27, 2025
Closing Statement
The University of Dayton is a top tier, Catholic research university with offerings from the undergraduate to the doctoral levels. Founded in 1850 by the Society of Mary, the University is a diverse community committed to advancing the common good through intellectual curiosity, academic rigor, community engagement and local, national and global partnerships. Guided by the Marianist educational philosophy, we educate the whole person and link learning and scholarship with leadership and service.
Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.
The University is also pleased to provide support for spouses of prospective and newly hired faculty through its dual career program. While we cannot guarantee placement, we serve as an effective resource and support system for your spouse. Information can be found at https://udayton.edu/hr/dual-career-resources.php
