University of Michigan

Associate or Full Professor of Technology & Operations (Cognitive Manufacturing)

University of Michigan$100K — $150K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctorate in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Economics, Statistics, or Computer Science
  • Expertise in AI applications for manufacturing and supply chain management
  • Proven track record in interdisciplinary collaboration with engineering and behavioral science
  • Experience in translating research into industry partnerships and policy engagement
  • Demonstrated success in securing external research funding
  • History of mentoring diverse students and junior researchers

Responsibilities

  • Conduct innovative research at the intersection of AI and operations
  • Collaborate with colleagues from multiple disciplines
  • Engage with industry partners for applied research initiatives
  • Lead teaching efforts in technology and operations
  • Mentor students and junior faculty in research and career development

Benefits

  • Participation in a major interdisciplinary faculty cluster
  • Opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research on cognitive manufacturing
  • Access to a collaborative environment between business and engineering schools
  • Support for securing external funding for research initiatives
  • Access to resources for mentoring and developing diverse talent
Full Job Description
Description

The Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan invites applications for a tenured faculty position (Associate or Full Professor) in the Technology and Operations area, with a research focus at the intersection of AI, advanced manufacturing, and supply chain resilience. This appointment is part of a major interdisciplinary faculty cluster - Cognitive Manufacturing - that spans the Ross School of Business and the College of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science and Engineering).

Qualifications

The ideal candidate would have research expertise at the intersection of AI and operations, including cognitive AI for manufacturing/supply chain management, resiliency, and integrated AI-human decision making in operations settings. We are especially interested in individuals with a track record of interdisciplinary collaboration with mechanical engineering, computer science, and/or behavioral science colleagues; experience translating research through industry partnerships, pilot deployments, or policy engagement; a history of external research funding from federal agencies and/or industry; and experience mentoring a diverse community of students and junior researchers. Minimum requirements include a doctorate in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or related field such as Economics, Statistics, or Computer Science, and a record of excellence in business research, teaching, and leadership commensurate with appointment rank.

Application Instructions

For full consideration, applicants must have completed their applications (curriculum vitae, up to three research papers, research statement, teaching statement, and teaching evaluations) by October 15, 2026 . Preferential consideration will be given to candidates applying by this deadline; however, the review of applications may continue until the position is filled. For questions related to the application process, please contact Shandra Bremer at [redacted]

About University of Michigan

The University of Michigan is a public research university in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan system. The University of Michigan was founded in 1817 in Detroit, as the Catholepistemiad, or University of Michigania, 20 years before the territory became a state. The school moved to Ann Arbor in 1837 onto 40 acres (16 ha) of what is now known as Central Campus. Since its establishment in Ann Arbor, the university campus has expanded to include more than 584 major buildings with a combined area of more than 34 million gross square feet (781 acres or 3.16 km²), and has two satellite campuses located in Flint and Dearborn. The University of Michigan is a founding member of the Association of American Universities.
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