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. Candidates should provide a statement of teaching, research, and leadership philosophy, a curriculum vitae, and a cover letter. Any inquiries regarding this search should be directed to Zach Zacharia, Chair of the Search Committee, at (zgz208@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 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.