ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT Job characteristics:Type of contract: permanent contract, full time contractTaking office: From September 2026Localisation: SKEMA BUSINESS SCHOOL Lille SKEMA Business School ( and the SKEMA Center for Analytics and Management Science invite applications for a position at the Assistant Professor rank, in Operations Management, to begin September 2026. The successful candidate will develop and/or lead academic research projects to publish in the field's highest-quality journals. The position is permanent with a full-time contract. Salary and conditions are competitive, in line with international standards. SKEMA Business School offers publication bonuses for peer-reviewed publications. The language of work and teaching is English. Knowledge of French is not required and is not a criterion for selection. SKEMA Business School offers support in learning French. Qualifications must include: Hold or about to complete a Ph.D. in Operations Management, Data Analytics, Engineering, or a related field (with orientation in Operations Management and Data Science) Have a strong research orientation and track record, as demonstrated by a publication track record in highly regarded management journals on the CABS-FNEGE-FT50 lists, or show potential Ability to work as part of a team in a collegial environment Strong oral and written communication skills Excellence in analytical methods Strong interest in investing in research focusing on Artificial Intelligence in Management Commitment to service and/or outreach activities Expectations: Produce excellent research Teach undergraduate and/or graduate level courses in Operations Management and Data Science Contribute to student mentorship Show academic citizenship, commit to the life of the institution, and contribute to projects related to the School’s strategy Applications should include: Résumé of the candidate Cover letter Job market paper Research statement Teaching statement Three reference letters The application should be submitted in English and sent by email to , with subject: CMS – Assistant Professor in Operations Management Application. We will evaluate candidates on a rolling basis starting from September 30. Priority will be given to applications received before that date. SKEMA is an equal opportunity employer, which values all types of diversity, and encourages applications of candidates from all backgrounds. About SKEMA With 11,000 students of 130 nationalities and 60,000 alumni in 145 countries, SKEMA Business School is a global school that trains and educates the talents that 21st-century business requires through its research, its 70 teaching programs, and its international multi-site structure. The school currently has campuses in France (Lille, Sophia Antipolis, Paris), China (Suzhou and Nanjing), the United States (Raleigh), Brazil (Belo Horizonte), UAE (Dubai) and South Africa (Stellenbosch). The school is also developing an Innovation Center in AI (Canada), one of the world's major AI hubs. SKEMA’s Faculty comprises more than 190 Professors, organized by Academy –Globalization, Innovation, Transformation, and Digitalization– and Research Centers. SKEMA is multi-accredited- EQUIS, AACSB, EFMD EMBA Accredited. Its programs are recognized in France (Visa, ‘Licence Degree’, Master Degree, RNCP, CGE label), as well as in the United States (Licensing), Brazil (Certificação), and China (Ministry of Education). Member of the Conférence des Grandes Ecoles (CGE). Member of the Conférence des Directeurs d’Ecoles Françaises de Management (CDEFM). For further information: About Research The candidate will be a member of the SKEMA Center for Analytics and Management Science. The research center comprises about 20 faculty members and 5 Ph.D. students from the internal Ph.D. program management. Researchers’ mission is also to educate students and to assist faculty members in understanding and applying advanced techniques in the management of organizations. The Center fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and hosts research seminars and international workshops, with faculty regularly publishing in top-ranked journals. Research in Project Management at SKEMA follows a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach, requiring strong analytical capabilities to understand the challenges faced by supply chain, project, and operations managers and to develop rigorous scientific responses. Current research themes include blockchain applications in supply chains, healthcare and project scheduling, optimization under uncertainty, queuing theory, interpretable machine learning, mathematical economics, and transportation optimization. We organize regular research seminars and host international workshops. For further information: Centre for Analytics and Management Science #WeAreSKEMA Rejoignez-nous #J-18808-Ljbffr