Overview
The Bertolon School of Business is seeking a full-time temporary faculty member to teach in the Decision Sciences area beginning in Fall 2026. This dynamic faculty role blends high-quality instruction, student mentorship, and active scholarly or professional engagement within an AACSB-accredited environment. The ideal candidate will deliver engaging, college-level instruction across at least two core disciplines: Management Information Systems (MIS)/Analytics and Operations/Supply Chain. Beyond the classroom, this position involves actively advising and supporting a student population from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, contributing to university and community leadership through committee and engagement initiatives, and maintaining a designated AACSB qualification status (SA, PA, SP, or IP) through continuous research or industry practice. We seek a collaborative and community-minded colleague who will foster positive working relationships with faculty, staff, and administration to support the university's collective mission.
Salem State University is a place where your career can grow alongside your impact. As the Commonwealth's Civic Engagement University and a proud Hispanic-Serving and Minority-Serving Institution, we're committed to creating a workplace that's as inclusive and dynamic as the students we serve. Civic engagement isn't a buzzword here. It shapes how we work, collaborate and show up for one another. If you want a role where your day-to-day work makes a real difference in students' lives and in the broader community, Salem State is the right fit.
Duties and Responsibilities
Candidates are required to perform duties in accordance with the MSCA contract. Duties include teaching, advising, scholarship and contributions to continuously improve the department and university. The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester. The position is subject to available funding.
Depending on the student enrollment trends and the department needs, it is possible, but not guaranteed, to renew the temporary full time position in future academic years.
Required Qualifications
- A Master's degree in Management Information Systems, Analytics, Decision Science, Management Science, Operations, Operations Research, Supply Chain, or a closely related field.
- Two years of full-time college-level (or equivalent part time) teaching experience in both primary disciplines (MIS/Analytics, and Operations/Supply Chain).
- A professional background, record of scholarship, or industry experience that clearly qualifies the candidate as a Scholarly Academic, Practice Academic, Scholarly Practitioner, or Instructional Practitioner under current AACSB standards.
Preferred Qualifications
- An appropriate terminal degree (e.g., Ph.D., DBA) in a related business discipline.
- A track record of collaboration, teamwork, and collegiality within a professional or academic setting.
- A strongly demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence, student supervision, and academic advising.
- Demonstrated strength, or strong potential for excellence and leadership, in community engagement and university-level service.
- Demonstrated experience effectively teaching, advising, and mentoring a multicultural student population.
Working Location
This is an onsite position in Salem, MA with on-campus, in-person responsibilities.
Application Instructions
Please apply online and attach CV, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts.
Employment is contingent upon a completed background and CORI check satisfactory to the university.
This position is not eligible for H1B visa sponsorship.
EEO Statement
The university considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.
ADA Statement
Salem State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. For accommodation information or requests please email [email protected].
Recruitment Agencies
Salem State University does not partner with or accept candidates from outside staffing agencies. All hiring is managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team.
