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SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY
Cox School of Business
Tenure Track Faculty Position in
Associate or Full Tenured Faculty Position in Information Technology and Operations Management #49928
SMU's Cox School of Business invites applications for tenured positions at the Associate or Full Professor level in the Information Technology and Operations Management (ITOM) Department. Endowed positions are also possible. All candidates should demonstrate established post-tenure achievements and a robust pipeline of ongoing research. Both salary and teaching load are competitive, as is support for research and instruction. Faculty will be expected to conduct high-quality research, participate in university service, and to deliver high-quality instruction in courses across undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, which include online teaching. The position will begin August 2027.
The Cox School is a nationally ranked business school located in Dallas, Texas, a premier business center in the U.S. The School offers a collegial working environment, generous faculty support and outstanding facilities. The Information Technology and Operations Management Department has well-respected research faculty, who actively publish in top academic journals, participate in national and international conferences, collaborate with scholars across the globe, and inform policy debates on topics such as Information Systems Design and Supply Chain Management. The department has excellent relations with the corporate and business community and has an advisory board of senior executives of leading companies, providing a unique and exciting environment for both teaching and research. Further information about the ITOM department can be found at https://www.smu.edu/cox/academics/information-technology-and-operations-management-department
SMU is a private university dedicated to academic excellence. Located in Dallas, SMU maintains a moderate size of about 12,000 students. SMU is designated as a preferred employer in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, one of the most prolific high-tech industrial and business centers in the country, and a region well-suited to dual-career couples given the concentration of universities nearby, including TCU, UTD, UTA, and Baylor. Dallas' quality of life is exceptional, with a relatively low cost of living, upscale apartments and homes within walking distance of campus, the opportunity to live in the city or out in the country with a relatively short commute, and the availability of both mass transit systems and plentiful on-campus parking.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications: Ph.D. (or equivalent terminal degree) in Information Systems, Business Analytics and/or Operations Management or a related field; demonstrated track record of high-quality research and teaching.
Preferred qualifications: A research focus in artificial intelligence, data and analytics, cybersecurity and privacy, digital platforms, or technology-enabled operations and supply chains is desired. Applicants should have an established publication record in top-tier academic journals, strong working research pipeline, demonstrated excellence in teaching, and a record of professional service and leadership in the field.
Application Instructions
Application: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until hiring is complete, with priority given to applications received by October 1, 2026. Applicants should provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, examples of written work, three names of references for letters to be contacted before an offer is made, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. The ITOM faculty will conduct initial interviews at the INFORMS Annual Meeting in Oct-Nov 2026, as well as virtually through Zoom. Hiring is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background check. Any questions or inquiries may be directed to the ITOM administrative assistant Jill McGinness jmcginness@smu.edu or department chair Sree Bhaskaran at sbhaskar@smu.edu .