[Logprofs] Lehigh University DATA Department Chair Search

[Zach Zacharia]

Full Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Decision and
Technology Analytics (DATA) with Frank L. Magee Professorship

Lehigh University in Pennsylvania



The College of Business at Lehigh University invites applications and
nominations for the position of Full Professor and Department Chair with Frank
L. Magee Professorship in the Department of Decision and Technology
Analytics (DATA), starting July 1, 2025. We seek a high­ profile,
accomplished researcher in business analytics, information systems, or
supply chain management/operations management who is a dynamic leader with
a vision to lead the department in expanding its research and program
efforts and in providing mentorship and guidance to the faculty. The
candidates must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent degree, have an exemplary
record of achievement in research, teaching, and service at a level
sufficient for appointment as a tenured full Professor, and demonstrate a
commitment to supporting the advancement of fellow faculty members at all
levels.



The successful candidate will join faculty in the department who publish in
top-ranked journals in IS or SCM/OM fields. The department offers majors in
business analytics and majors and minors in information systems and supply
chain management. The department also offers a Master of Science in
Business Analytics program. The department supports numerous undergraduate
core courses and graduate programs (e.g., MBA and M.S. in Management), and
the Center for Supply Chain Research at Lehigh, which fosters industry
support and research on supply chain management.


Founded in 1865, Lehigh University has combined outstanding academic and
learning opportunities with leadership in fostering innovative research.
Recognized among the nation's highly ranked research universities, Lehigh
offers a rigorous academic community for over 7,500 students. Lehigh
University has some 5,800 undergraduates, 1,800 graduate students, and
nearly 600 full-time faculty members. Lehigh University is located in
Bethlehem, PA, a vibrant and historic area. Over 840,000 people live in the
Lehigh Valley, which is in close proximity to New York City and
Philadelphia.



The university welcomes applications from, and nominations for, individuals
with a strong academic background in business analytics, information
systems, supply chain management or operations management.



Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the
position is filled. Lehigh University strongly encourages applicants to
submit materials online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28830 by
November 1, 2024. Candidates should provide a statement of teaching,
research, and leadership philosophy, a curriculum vitae, three letters of
reference, and a cover letter. Any inquiries regarding this search should
be directed to Zach Zacharia, Chair of the Search Committee, at (
zgz208 at lehigh.edu).



Lehigh University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and
does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender
identity or expression, genetic information, marital or familial status,
national or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or
veteran status. We are committed to increasing the diversity of the campus
community. Lehigh University is committed to a culturally and
intellectually diverse academic community and is especially interested in
candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching and/or
service, to this mission. Lehigh University is the recipient of an NSF
ADVANCE <https://advance.cc.lehigh.edu/>Institutional Transformation award
for promoting the careers of women in academic sciences and engineering and
is among institutions of higher education recognized for excellence in
diversity with the INSIGHT into Diversity HEED Award. Additional
information about Lehigh’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is
available at diversityandinclusion.lehigh.edu. Lehigh University provides
competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including domestic partner
benefits. More information about Work/Life Balance for Faculty can be found
at provost.lehigh.edu/resources/worklife-balance. Lehigh University
supports dual career efforts for following spouses/partners of newly hired
faculty; see
provost.lehigh.edu/resources/faculty-dual-career-assistance-program/dual-career-guidelines
.


Zach


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Zach G. Zacharia, Ph.D.
Interim Department Chair, Decision and Technology Analytics Department
Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management
Director, Center for Supply Chain Research Lehigh
College of Business
Lehigh University

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