[Job-offers-cs] Tenure-Track Position in Operations at the University of Toronto

[Pekka Orponen]

Tenure-track Position in Operations at the University of Toronto 
(UTSC/Rotman):

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 anticipated start date of 
July 1, 2025, or shortly thereafter.

The position is cross appointed with the Rotman School of Management. 
More specifically, the successful candidate will hold a joint position 
between the two divisions, sharing research, teaching, and service 
responsibilities across both. This role allows access to resources, 
collaboration opportunities, and student engagement at both campuses, 
fostering interdisciplinary work and broadening their academic network.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online at

https://jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Toronto-Assistant-Professor-Operations-Management-and-Analytics-ON/583566017/

All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be 
received by October 29, 2024. Candidates that are interested in meeting 
with the search committee members during the INFORMS Meeting in Seattle 
should submit their materials by October 1, 2024. All applications 
received by the firm closing date will receive equal consideration.

The official ad with full information is included below. Please do not 
hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. We are very much 
looking forward to your application.


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Full ad:


Assistant Professor - Operations Management and Analytics
Date Posted: 08/09/2024
Closing Date: 10/29/2024, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 39096
Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough
Department: UTSC:Dept-Management
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)

** Description **

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 anticipated start date of 
July 1, 2025, 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). 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. 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.

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. 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 working papers 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, and teaching dossier, including a teaching statement, 
sample course materials, and teaching evaluations or other evidence of 
superior performance in teaching-related activities submitted as part of 
the application, as well as strong letters of reference. Other 
teaching-related activities can include performance as a teaching 
assistant or course instructor, experience leading successful workshops 
or seminars, student mentorship, or excellent conference presentations 
or posters.

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 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 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. These 
resources and opportunities, along with a supportive climate for 
scholarly research, provide a rich environment for professional development.
UTSC is part of the broader tri-campus network, along with University of 
Toronto St. George and University of Toronto Mississauga. Successful 
candidates will be cross appointed to the Rotman School of Management, 
providing them opportunities to collaborate with faculty and graduate 
students at the St George campus.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online at

https://jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Toronto-Assistant-Professor-Operations-Management-and-Analytics-ON/583566017/

Applicants must submit a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; a 
research statement outlining current and future research interests; 
recent research papers; a teaching dossier including a teaching 
statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations, or 
evidence of superior performance in other teaching-related activities as 
listed above; as well as an EDI statement as described above.

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.

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.

All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be 
received by October 29, 2024. Candidates that are interested in meeting 
with the search committee members during the INFORMS Meeting in Seattle 
should submit their materials by October 1, 2024. All applications 
received by the firm closing date will receive equal consideration.

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.

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

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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