[Job-offers-cs] Faculty Position in Operations at the University of Toronto Scarborough

Tue Sep 12 16:57:33 EEST 2023

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Subject: 	[DMANET] Faculty Position in Operations at the University of 
Toronto Scarborough
Date: 	Sun, 10 Sep 2023 15:00:03 +0000
From: 	Andre Cire <Andre.Cire at Rotman.utoronto.ca>
To: 	DMANET at zpr.uni-koeln.de <dmanet at zpr.uni-koeln.de>

The Department of Management at the University of Toronto Scarborough 
(UTSC) invites applications for a full-time tenure-stream position in 
the area of Operations and Analytics, including Operations Research, 
Operations Management, and Optimization. The appointment will be at the 
rank of Assistant Professor, with an expected start date of July 1, 
2024, or shortly thereafter.

The successful candidates will be cross-appointed to the Rotman School 
of Management,<https://www.rotman.utoronto.ca/ providing them 
opportunities to collaborate with faculty and graduate students at the 
St George campus at the University of Toronto.

All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be 
received by October 30, 2023. Candidates that are interested in meeting 
with the search committee members during the INFORMS Meeting in Phoenix 
should submit their materials by October 1, 2023. Please indicate your 
interest in meeting in INFORMS to 
andre.cire at rotman.utoronto.ca<mailto:andre.cire at rotman.utoronto.ca> and 
in your cover letter.

Applicants should submit their materials to

https://jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Toronto-Assistant-Professor-Operations-Management-and-Analytics-ON/573802317/>

Please find below the full ad information and instructions to apply. 
Looking forward to receiving your application!

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The Department of Management at the University of Toronto Scarborough 
(UTSC) invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in 
the area of Operations Management and Analytics. The appointment will be 
at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an expected start date of July 
1, 2024, or shortly thereafter.

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and 
proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on 
Equity, Diversity & 
Excellence<https://governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/secretariat/policies/equity-diversity-and-excellence-statement-december-14-2006 
Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other racialized communities 
have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are 
ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those 
communities to apply.

In addition, the University of Toronto Scarborough is implementing its 
Strategic Plan: Inspiring Inclusive 
Excellence<https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/principal/sites/utsc.utoronto.ca.principal/files/docs/UTSC%20Strategic%20Plan%202020.pdf 
Consistent with the values and objectives in that plan, we especially 
welcome candidates who self-identify as Indigenous or those who have 
lived experience in Black or other racialized (persons of colour) 
communities. This position is part of a cohort of similar faculty 
searches in Anthropology, Arts, Culture & Media, Biological Sciences, 
Computer & Mathematical Sciences, Management, and Physical & 
Environmental Sciences. New colleagues will have the opportunity to be 
connected with previous cohorts of faculty from under-represented 
groups, including those hired through targeted efforts in the last four 
years in departments spanning the Sciences, Social Sciences, and 
HumanitiesFor this important cohort hire, the University is partnering 
with BIPOC Executive Search. Individuals seeking more information and 
guidance during the application process can email Candice Frederick or 
Jason Murray at 
cfrederick at bipocsearch.com<mailto:cfrederick at bipocsearch.com>

Candidates must have earned a PhD degree in Operations Management, 
Operations Research, Analytics, or a closely related field by the time 
of appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of 
excellence in research and teaching. Candidates’ academic concentration 
and research programs should be in areas directly related to Operations 
Management, Operations Research, or Analytics. Candidates must also have 
a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching at the 
undergraduate and graduate level.

We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and 
enhance our existing departmental 
strengths<https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/mgmt/staff Candidates who can 
contribute to the areas of strength of the current Operations Management 
and Analytics group at UTSC such as Discrete Optimization and rigorous 
algorithmic analysis of Operations Management problems are particularly 
welcome to apply, but strong candidates in all areas of Operations 
Management, Operations Research, and Analytics will be considered. The 
successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and 
independent research, and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and 
externally funded research program.

Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be 
demonstrated by a record of publications in top-ranked and 
field-relevant journals or forthcoming publications meeting high 
international standards, the submitted research statement, presentations 
at significant conferences, awards and accolades, and strong 
endorsements from referees of high standing in the candidate’s field. 
Evidence of excellence in teaching will be provided through teaching 
accomplishments, a teaching dossier (with required materials outlined 
below) submitted as part of the application, as well as strong letters 
of reference.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. We seek 
candidates who value diversity and whose research, teaching and service 
bear out our commitment to equity. Candidates must also show evidence of 
a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and to the promotion of a 
respectful and collegial learning and working environment, as 
demonstrated through the application materials. Candidates are also 
asked to submit a 1- to 2-page statement of contributions to equity and 
diversity, which might cover topics such as (but not limited to): 
research or teaching that incorporates a focus on underrepresented 
communities, the development of inclusive pedagogies, or the mentoring 
of students from underrepresented groups. The statement should describe 
how the candidate’s lived experience has influenced their understanding 
of and commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion (EDI), the promotion 
of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment, as well 
as examples of how it is reflected in their research or teaching.

The University of Toronto is highly research-oriented and seeks to 
attract top researchers. It is ranked first in Canada and 16th in the 
world for research citations. We attract a diverse, scholarly, and 
collegial group of faculty members from universities across the world. 
Our building boasts state-of-the-art lecture halls, case rooms, and 
research labs, a dedicated data modeling lab, as well as event spaces, 
restaurants, and rooftop gardens. Our students come from a wide variety 
of countries and a range of ethnic backgrounds, some of whom are 
employed through our highly successful Co-operative Education Program. 
We also offer a Management and International Business program wherein 
our students complete an international work term as well as a study 
abroad term.

We are interested in candidates who are dedicated to maintaining the 
excellence of our undergraduate program and are committed to 
contributing to graduate programs in the area. Further, successful 
candidates will be cross-appointed to the Rotman School of 
Management,<https://www.rotman.utoronto.ca/ providing them opportunities 
to collaborate with faculty and graduate students at the St George 
campus. These resources and opportunities, along with a supportive 
climate for scholarly research, provide a rich environment for 
professional development.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the 
link below. Applicants must submit a cover letter; a current curriculum 
vitae; a research statement outlining current and future research 
interests; recent research papers; and a teaching dossier including a 
teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations; 
as well as an EDI statement as described above.

https://jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Toronto-Assistant-Professor-Operations-Management-and-Analytics-ON/573802317/>

Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three 
references. The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will 
automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each referee 
after an application is submitted. Applicants remain responsible for 
ensuring that referees submit recent letters (on letterhead, dated and 
signed) by the closing date. More details on the automatic reference 
letter collection, including timelines, are available in the candidate 
FAQ<https://jobs.utoronto.ca/content/Frequently-Asked-Questions/?locale=en_US>

Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply Your 
CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please 
combine additional application materials into one or two files in PDF/MS 
Word format. If you have any questions about this position, please 
contact Jacqueline Deane at 
management-ca at utsc.utoronto.ca<mailto:management-ca at utsc.utoronto.ca>.

All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be 
received by October 30, 2023. Candidates that are interested in meeting 
with the search committee members during the INFORMS Meeting in Phoenix 
should submit their materials by October 1, 2023.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and 
permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture 
of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and 
serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage 
applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, 
women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and 
gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a 
commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse 
perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening 
our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief 
Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly 
related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search 
committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for 
institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see 
http://uoft.me/UP>

Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and 
proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our 
values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering 
commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for 
Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our 
recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as 
possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with 
disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application 
and hiring process, please contact 
uoft.careers at utoronto.ca<mailto:uoft.careers at utoronto.ca>.

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Andre Augusto Cire
Associate Professor in Operations Management
Department of Management, University of Toronto Scarborough
Rotman School of Management (cross-appoint.)
Phone: +1-416-208-4838 (UTSC), +1-416-978-5454 (Rotman)
andre.cire at rotman.utoronto.ca

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