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The David Eccles School of Business’s Department of Operations and Information Systems at the University of Utah seeks to fill a tenure-track faculty position in operations management beginning July 2013. A Ph.D. in a relevant discipline such as operations management, operations research or industrial engineering is required. Preference is for a candidate at the assistant professor level, however truly exceptional candidates at other levels are also encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be expected to produce high quality research in operations management. She or he will also be encouraged to collaborate as the opportunity arises with faculty in information systems, marketing and other departments and disciplines, including those outside the School of Business. In addition, the candidate will be expected to teach classes in operations management, with the possibility of teaching at all levels (undergraduate, MBA and PhD). The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds, and who possess a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students. Interested individuals may upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, samples of research papers and 3 letters of recommendation, at http://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/18667^{Image Removed} (if the upload is unsuccessful for some reason, please email your materials to robin.lynch@business.utah.edu with the subject line “Faculty Search”). If you would like to be considered for an interview at the INFORMS or DSI meetings please indicate this in your cover letter and submit your materials by Oct 4, 2012 (for INFORMS) or Nov 1, 2012 (for DSI). The David Eccles School of Business faculty is well-recognized for its research and scholarship. It was ranked 26th in the US for research output in the most recent Financial Times Executive MBA Rankings. The Department of Operations and Information Systems (OIS) is home to faculty in operations management (OM) and information systems (IS). The Department currently offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees in IS, a bachelor’s in OM and PhD’s with emphases on OM or IS. Each winter, the OIS Department hosts 3 research conferences that attract scholars from around the world. The University of Utah is located in Salt Lake City, site of the 2002 Winter Olympics, at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains. Adjacent to the campus is a Research Park, home to more than 30 technology oriented businesses with close research and operational ties to the University. It was recently recognized as the United States’ number 1 research institution for creating startup companies based on university technology. Salt Lake City is the state capital and home to many businesses and nonprofit organizations. It is known as a hotbed for technology-oriented business startups that provide great opportunities for student learning and research. The metropolitan area has a population of approximately one million residents and is a major urban center in the intermountain west. Salt Lake City has extensive arts and cultural activities and a major airport close to downtown. It is at the foot of the Rocky Mountains and has four distinct seasons, including mild winters and warm summers, and offers excellent opportunities for outdoor recreation, including easy access to the mountains, the red rock country of the Colorado Plateau, and eight national parks. The state of Utah was named by Forbes Magazine as the #1 ‘Best State For Business And Careers.’ The University of Utah is fully committed to affirmative action and to its’ policies of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity in all programs, activities, and employment with regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a person with a disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and status as a protected veteran. The University seeks to provide equal access to its’ programs, services and activities for people with disabilities. Reasonable prior notice is needed to arrange accommodations. Evidence of practices not consistent with these policies should be reported to: Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, (801) 581-8365 (V/TDD).