Manning Endowed Professor Positions in Information Systems and Operations Management

Manning Endowed Professor Positions, (2)

1 for Information Systems, and 1 for Operations Management

The Operations & Information Systems (OIS) Department at the Robert J. Manning School of Business, University of Massachusetts Lowell, is seeking to hire two Manning Endowed Professors in the areas of Information Systems (with focus in AI, AIS, Data Analytics) and Operations Management (with focus in SCM, Business Analytics). These two professors will lead the department activities in research, teaching and community engagement. The Manning School of Business boasts a vibrant community of over 3,750 diverse undergraduate and graduate students and holds accreditation from AACSB International. Situated in a modern facility, i.e. Pulichino Tong Business Center, equipped with cutting-edge classrooms, the school offers an unparalleled learning environment. Nestled just 30 miles northwest of Boston, UMass Lowell is an R-1 institution, with its expansive campus catering to over 18,000 students. The Wall Street Journal ranked UMass Lowell in the top public university in Massachusetts in its 2024 Best Colleges report and U.S. News & World Report's 2026 national rankings of top colleges and universities gave high marks to UMass Lowell for the education and economic value it provides to students. The news outlet ranked UMass Lowell as No. 1 "best value school" in Massachusetts and No. 92 in the country. The OIS Department has a full-time faculty of thirteen members and offers programs at the undergraduate, Master's, and Ph.D. levels. Faculty and Ph.D. students in the department maintain a high-level research record and collaborations worldwide.

Position Overview :

The Operations & Information Systems (OIS) Department at the Robert J. Manning School of Business, University of Massachusetts Lowell (UML) invites applications for up to two Manning Endowed Professor positions as part of a cluster hire in :

• Information Systems with focus in AI, AIS, Data Analytics
• Operations Management with focus in Supply Chain and Business Analytics

Appointments are open rank ( Full, Associate, or senior level / seasoned Assistant Professor at the AACSB accredited colleges ), depending on qualifications.

About the Manning School of Business

Endowed Professor Benefits

Responsibilities (Both Areas)

AI / AIS / Data Analytics Specialization

Minimum Qualifications (Required) :

Preferred Qualifications :

Supply Chain and Business Analytics Specialization

Minimum Qualifications (Required) :

Preferred Qualifications :

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled. The search may close once an adequate pool of qualified applicants is identified. Members of the search committee will be present at the major upcoming conferences, i.e. INFORMS, DSI, ICIS to meet and answer questions but no formal interview will be conducted at the conferences.

Interested candidates should apply for only one position (either IS / AIS or OM / SCM / BA), based on their best judgment. Please clearly indicate which position you are applying for in your cover letter. This role involves a balanced combination of research and teaching across undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels, with high expectations in both areas. Strong, established leadership skills are also required.

Please submit the following required materials with your application via the UMass Lowell electronic application system :

The University of Massachusetts President's Office welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.