Operations Management & Data Analytics Faculty – IE University

Department: Operations & Business Analytics
Start Date: September 2027
Application Deadline: November 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Position Overview

The Operations & Business Analytics Department at IE University’s Business School invites applications for multiple faculty positions in Operations Management and Data Analytics, with appointments beginning in September 2027.

Applications are welcome from candidates at different career stages. Outstanding candidates may be considered for appointment at the Assistant Professor (tenure-track), Associate Professor, or Full Professor level, depending on qualifications, experience, and scholarly achievements.

The department seeks scholars broadly interested in empirical research in areas including operations management, supply chain management, service operations, decision making, and data analytics.

Candidates using non-experimental approaches—such as econometric modeling, analytics, machine learning, or optimization—and/or experimental methods, including field or laboratory experiments, are particularly encouraged to apply.

The department values diverse research approaches and welcomes candidates with backgrounds in operations management, management science, decision sciences, business analytics, data science, or related disciplines.

Responsibilities

Successful candidates will be expected to:

• Conduct high-quality research publishable in top-tier academic journals.
• Teach courses in operations management, supply chain management, business analytics, data analytics, and related areas at the undergraduate, graduate, and/or executive levels.
• Contribute to the intellectual life and strategic development of the department and IE University.
• Provide academic leadership commensurate with their rank and experience.

Qualifications

Candidates must have:

• A Ph.D., or expected completion by the appointment date for junior candidates, in Operations Management, Management Science, Decision Sciences, Data or Business Analytics, or a related field from an internationally recognized institution.
• For senior appointments, an established record of impactful research, teaching excellence, and academic leadership consistent with rank.

Additional Information

• English is the main language of instruction and institutional communications.
• Spanish is not required or expected.
• IE University offers a highly international and entrepreneurial academic environment.
• Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Requirements

Applicants should submit:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Research statement
• Teaching statement
• Copies of recent publications or working papers
• Evidence of teaching excellence, such as teaching evaluations
• Contact information for three references

Application Deadline

Applications received by November 30, 2026 will receive full consideration.

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted through Interfolio:

https://apply.interfolio.com/188451

For inquiries regarding the position, contact Prof. Daniel Corsten at Daniel.Corsten@ie.edu.

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About IE University

IE University grew out of IE Business School and has taken a leading position in Europe among higher education institutions for its excellence in innovation and learning technologies.

In addition to the Business School, IE hosts Schools in Law, Politics, Economics and Global Affairs, Architecture and Design, Humanities, and Science & Technology. Its programs are highly ranked and recognized in the international press, and IE has an internationally and culturally highly diverse faculty.

IE University has campuses in Madrid and Segovia, Spain. Madrid is a vibrant, cosmopolitan capital city of 5 million with a wide range of professional and leisure opportunities. Segovia is a World-Heritage city offering a small-city environment, many outdoor activities, and access to central Madrid in 30 minutes by bullet train.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

IE University is strongly committed to non-discriminatory hiring practices and encourages applications from individuals who will further expand the diversity of its faculty.