Assistant Professor Operations Management

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Tenure-Track Position in Operations Management

Desautels Faculty of Management, McGill University

Position Summary

McGill’s Desautels Faculty of Management invites applications for one Assistant Professor tenure-track position in the Operations Management (OM) Area. The start date for the position is August 1, 2027. The position is open to candidates with a Ph.D. in any area of specialization in Operations Management, particularly in the field of data analytics related to operations management or operations research topics (e.g., revenue management, supply chain management, sustainable operations, big data, etc.), as well as to applicants demonstrating outstanding potential who are doctoral students in those fields and plan to have completed the requirements for their Ph.D. by December 2027. We have a particular interest in candidates with research and teaching focus in the Faculty priority areas of Analytics, AI & Advanced Digital Technologies; Innovation & Entrepreneurship; Sustainability; or Equity, Diversity & Inclusion.

Successful candidates should have the ability to teach courses in data analytics such as data mining, machining/deep learning, predictive analytics, analytics programming and data visualization; and will demonstrate the ability to advance a cutting-edge, compelling and impactful research agenda. The ideal candidate will have evidence of effective teaching, an experience-appropriate record of research publications in high quality, peer-reviewed journals, and clear promise of conducting innovative and important research publishable in the top journals in Operations Management such as those listed on the Desautels 22. The OM Area is particularly interested in candidates whose expertise lies in data-driven research and welcomes all candidates from related disciplines including statistics, economics and computer/information science provided there is significant OM component in the research. Successful candidates are also expected to work with doctoral students, to teach in our undergraduate and graduate programs, and contribute to the administration of the Area and Faculty. McGill University is an English-language university where teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing; but knowledge of French or a willingness to learn French is desirable.

McGill University

McGill is a world-renowned institution of higher learning with a strong emphasis on scholarly activities and groundbreaking research across various disciplines and is consistently ranked as one of the top universities, both nationally and internationally. Located in downtown Montreal, McGill’s Desautels Faculty of Management brings together a diverse community of scholars whose expertise contributes to a dynamic and collaborative academic environment. The Faculty offers a personalized and experiential approach to education, emphasizing responsible management by applying interdisciplinary, integrated and globally minded perspectives to teaching, research and partnerships.

The OM Area at Desautels brings together scholars specializing in analytics, operations management, operations research and statistics. Professors have diverse backgrounds and enjoy a high level of independence in their research and teaching endeavors. McGill’s emphasis is on research quality, innovation and impact. The Faculty offers business analytics concentrations both at the undergraduate and MBA levels. The OM Area is also engaged in the Master in Global Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management (GMSCM) program and the Master of Management Analytics (MMA) Program. The former is a joint program with Zhejiang University in China with significant industry involvement, whereas the latter is a multidisciplinary pre-experience Master’s degree featuring experiential learning in the field of business analytics. The Bensadoun School of Retail Management, a significant initiative within Desautels Faculty of Management, offers academic programs from the undergraduate to the PhD levels with input from global retailers, conducts research on the fast-changing sector and features a retail innovation lab to test out new ideas, technologies and products within an academic setting. Members of the Area are also affiliated with CIRRELT or GERAD, which are among the most established research centres in North America.

Montreal is a vibrant, multilingual city that blends rich history with modern innovation, making it an ideal place to live and work. With its safe neighborhoods, affordable housing, excellent public transit and year-round activities, it’s a welcoming environment for individuals and families. From world-class culture and cuisine to thriving industries and diverse communities, Montreal offers a dynamic lifestyle that’s both enriching and accessible.

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Compensation levels, teaching load, research funding and travel support are competitive and commensurate with experience.

Application process and deadline

These materials must be submitted through Workday (all in the same section as you submit your CV):

• Cover letter

• Curriculum vitae

• Statement of current and prospective research

• When applicable, evidence of teaching effectiveness

• Sample research paper/s

We are not requesting reference letters at this point; reference check is a secondary step which may follow. Any questions about the position or receipt of materials should be addressed to [email protected]

All application materials should be submitted by Thursday, October 15, 2026; applications after the deadline may be considered. The hiring process including the review of application materials, interviews and campus visits with short-listed candidates will be ongoing until the position is filled or the search is terminated. Short-listed candidates invited to meet with members of the Faculty should expect to interview, if health and safety standards allow it, in-person in Montreal.

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based.

The cover letter in the application may be addressed to:

Operations Management Area

Recruitment Committee

Desautels Faculty of Management McGill University

1001 Sherbrooke Street West Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3A 1G5

McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.

At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.

McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected].

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.