Colorado School of Mines · 18 hours ago
Assistant Professor, Business Analytics/Operations Research
CO
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$114K/yr - $149K/yrColorado School of Mines is a leading engineering and applied science university, inviting applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Business Analytics/Operations Research. The role focuses on developing quantitative business programs and contributing to interdisciplinary research in areas such as supply chain, simulation, and optimization under uncertainty.
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Responsibilities
Establish and/or maintain a high-quality research program and publication record, including appropriate external funding
Develop and deliver course materials to undergraduate and graduate students demonstrating teaching excellence of high-quality and impact (3-4 courses per year)
Supervise graduate research and thesis projects and mentor a diverse set of students
Contribute to both the institution and one’s profession through active service
Collaborate across campus representing the department
Qualification
Required
PhD in Business/Data Analytics, Operations Management, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Economics, or a closely related data-analytics discipline from an accredited program by the time the appointment begins
Ability and interest to effectively apply research skills in Mines' research focus areas
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Commitment to excellence in teaching and curriculum development at both the undergraduate and graduate levels
Preferred
Successful record of teaching and research obtained via academic research, college-level teaching and/or industry or national lab experience
Experience working on and supporting externally funded grants and contracts
Demonstrated record of research publications in archival journals and conference proceedings
Benefits
Flexible health and dental care options.
Generous sick/vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year – including a week-long winter break for entire campus.
Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution of 12%.
Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents).
Access to an on-campus daycare center.
Free RTD Ecopass for regional bus and light rail transportation.
Discount programs
Free tickets for Mines Athletics home games
Access to the state of the art Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more)
Equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center.
On campus daycare center
Company
Colorado School of Mines
Colorado School of Mines is a public teaching and research university in Golden, Colorado.
Founded in 1874
1001-5000 employees
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2024 (22)
2023 (19)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$19.92MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyNational Nuclear Security AdministrationNational Institute of Standards and Technology
2024-09-17Grant· $1.5M
2024-03-13Grant· $3M
2023-05-19Grant
Leadership Team
Shannon Tyler
Mines Biomechanics Club Co-Founder and Secretary
Kirsten Volpi
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
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