Teaching Assistant Professor or Professor of Practice in Business Analytics, Business Information Systems or Supply Chain Management

The Department of Decision and Technology Analytics in the College of Business at Lehigh University invites applications for a non-tenure track and non-tenured instructional position in Business Information Systems, Business Analytics, or Supply Chain Management, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026. The position rank is either Teaching Assistant Professor or Professor of Practice, depending on the candidate’s experience and teaching record. This position is a renewable, fixed-term, non-tenure-track, full-time position. The initial term of appointment is three years.

 

The individual hired will be expected to be a highly engaged and committed member of the DATA department, and will be involved in undergraduate and graduate teaching, curriculum development, student mentoring, and departmental service as assigned by the department chair.  The standard teaching schedule is 12 credits per academic semester.  This teaching load may be reduced for faculty who supervise significant student consulting projects or engage in other high-impact experiential learning activities that advance departmental priorities.

 

While the position is not tenurable, Teaching Assistant Professors who develop excellent records in the areas of teaching and service are expected to become eligible for consideration for promotion to the rank of Teaching Associate Professor, and ultimately to the rank of Teaching Full Professor.

 

The Department of Decision and Technology Analytics (DATA) in the College of Business at Lehigh University has nine tenured and tenure-track faculty members and five teaching-track professors in business information systems, business analytics and supply chain management. Faculty in the department publish in top-ranked journals in supply chain management, operations management, business analytics and information systems. The department offers majors in Business Information Systems, Supply Chain Management, and Business Analytics, as well as minors in Business Information Systems and Supply Chain Management. The department also offers an MS in Business Analytics,  contributes courses to the College’s MBA programs and supports numerous undergraduate core courses in the College of Business. The CSCRL, which fosters industry support and research on supply chain management, is housed within the department.

 

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 reside in the Lehigh Valley, situated in close proximity to New York City and Philadelphia.

 

Lehigh University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital or familial status, national origin (including shared ancestry), pregnancy or related conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. 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 offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including domestic partner benefits, and promotes a work-life balance for its faculty members.

 

Candidates must possess at least a master’s degree in information systems, business analytics, supply chain management, or a closely related field by the date of employment. Candidates must demonstrate the potential to effectively teach courses in business information systems, business analytics, or supply chain management at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Appointment at the Professor of Practice rank requires extensive practical industry experience (ideally 10 years or more), and a demonstrated track record of significant professional accomplishments, while appointment at the Teaching Assistant Professor rank also requires evidence of industry experience.

 

In addition to classroom instruction, the successful candidate will be expected to supervise student consulting projects with industry partners. The DATA Department, through the Center for Supply Chain Research at Lehigh (CSCRL) and other industry connections, offers students opportunities to apply business analytics, supply chain management, and information systems concepts to real-world business challenges. The ideal candidate will demonstrate interest and competence in developing new industry relationships, mentoring student teams, and creating experiential learning opportunities that bridge academic theory and business practice.