Tenured Associate or Full Professor of Management Science, Fall 2025

Location:
Orange, CA
Open Date:
Oct 25, 2024
Description:

General Information

The George L. Argyros College of Business and Economics at Chapman University invites applications for a tenured faculty position in Management Science beginning August 1, 2025. This position is open to Associate or Full Professors who have an international reputation of scholarship publishing in FT50 business journals. 

Chapman University is a nationally-ranked, R2 Carnegie Classified, private institution offering traditional undergraduate and graduate programs in the heart of Orange County, one of Southern California's most diverse and vibrant regions. Chapman's campuses are home to nearly 10,000 students representing 50 states, three territories, and 87 countries.  The 11 schools and colleges of Chapman, including the Argyros College of Business and Economics, offer 65 bachelors, 53 masters, and six doctoral programs, along with nearly 60 minors and 17 accelerated and bridge programs.  Classes are taught by the more than 1,100 dedicated faculty members who are leaders in their fields, including Nobel Prize recipients, MacArthur Fellows, National Medal of Science honorees, former U.S. Supreme Court clerks, and Emmy, Grammy, and Academy Award winners. 

The Argyros College of Business and Economics (ACBE) is fully accredited by AACSB and offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs, including an MS in Business Analytics degree that will launch in Fall 2025. Chapman's full-time MBA program is ranked #66 nationally by US News and World Report. The school currently has 1,800 undergraduates and 150 graduate students who attend classes in a modern 100,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility. Chapman is also home to the world-renowned Economic Sciences Institute, headed by Nobel Laureate Vernon Smith. Additional information can be found at http://www.chapman.edu/business.

We invite applicants with research interests in Information Systems, the Economics of Digitization, and related fields. With the upcoming launch of a new MS in Business Analytics (MSBA) program in Fall 2025, the Argyros College has an increasing need for faculty to teach data analytics courses. This position offers a unique opportunity to help shape and expand the MSBA program from the ground up, including developing relationships with prospective employers. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in machine learning, data science, social network analytics, business analytics, and large language models and encourage individuals with these skills to apply. The position provides a competitive salary, a balanced 2-2 teaching load, and ample support for scholarly endeavors, including incentive-based summer research funding and a discretionary research budget. Additionally, the position contemplates leadership opportunities, such as serving as the academic director for the MSBA program or establishing a related research center, with potential for additional support in recognition of these strategic contributions. 

 

Responsibilities

• Engage in scholarly research, leading to publications in high-quality journals.
• Teach a range of courses that reflect the specialty interests of the candidate and the needs of the department.
• Actively contribute as an integral member of the Argyros College faculty by engaging in department and university service as expected of an Associate or Full Professor.
• Plan, develop, and deliver high-quality courses.
• Offer regular office hours to provide students with opportunities for one-on-one consultations, academic advising, and clarification of course materials.
• Contribute to the overall mission of the institution by attending program meetings and supporting campus-wide initiatives and events.
• Serve on academic committees or task forces within the institution, contributing to discussions and decisions related to academic policies, curriculum development, and other relevant matters.
• Associate or Full Professors are expected to develop and maintain an active research agenda and are evaluated on their research/scholarly/creative activity, teaching, and service.

Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in Economics, Information Systems, or other data science-related discipline from an AACSB-accredited business school or equivalent for international applicants is required. 
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching.
• Excellence in scholarship, as evidenced by an internationally recognized publication record in top business or economics journals.

Application Instructions:
Qualified candidates are invited to electronically submit the following:

1.  Letter of application    

2.  Curriculum Vitae

3.  Reprints of publications or other examples of scholarly work

4.  Evidence of teaching effectiveness

Inquiries can be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Brett Danaher, at danaher@chapman.edu.  Please use "Tenured Management Science Faculty Position" as the email subject line.

Evaluation of applicants will begin upon receipt of applications and will continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled.  The salary range for this position is $275,000 - $300,000. Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with experience.  This position is contingent on final budget approval.  Successful completion of a background check is required for the final candidate.

The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment. More information on diversity and inclusion at Chapman University is available at https://www.chapman.edu/diversity.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community. The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The University is committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply.

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