The Decision, Operations & Information Technologies (DO&IT) Department invites applications for a faculty position at assistant/associate professor ranks. The specific focus area of this search is the Business Analytics area

The DO&IT faculty at the Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland (http://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/doit/) is a vibrant group actively engaged in theoretical and applied research spanning Information Systems, Operations Management, Management Science, and Statistics. The Robert H. Smith School of Business has nationally ranked MBA and undergraduate programs, as well as a strong doctoral program.

We are seeking candidates with interdisciplinary research interests and a strong commitment to high-quality research; and, for candidates at the Associate Professor rank, a commensurate record of research publications. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Information Systems, Operations Management, Statistics, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering/Operations Research, or a related field, and is well trained in one or more Analytics subareas such as Data / Text Mining, Supply Chain / Retail / Healthcare Analytics, Business Intelligence, Decision Analytics, Social Media / Web Analytics, and Computational Marketing/Economics. He/she is expected to develop and teach Analytics courses to undergraduates, MS and MBA students.

All interested applicants are asked to submit their entire application online at https://jobs.umd.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp (position # 118568) and also send their application to the Search Committee at analyticssearch@rhsmith.umd.edu. Applications should include a letter of interest, CV, evidence of teaching performance, and three letters of reference.

Any questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to the OM Search Committee Chair at analyticssearch@rhsmith.umd.edu.

In order to assure full consideration, complete applications should be received by December 15, 2012 . To be considered for an interview at the INFORMS Annual Meeting in Phoenix, please submit your application before September 30, 2012. To be considered for an interview at ICIS in Orlando, FL, please submit your application before November 28, 2012.

The University of Maryland, College Park, actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant, because of race, age, sex, color, physical or mental handicap, national origin or political affiliation. Minorities and women are particularly encouraged to apply.