Operations Management and/or SCM

The Department of Operations, Innovation, and Technology Management (OITM) at Esade Business School invites applications for a full-time, practitioner-track faculty position (Lecturer) in Operations Management/Supply Chain Management.

Starting date: Fall, 2027.

Candidates must have completed a PhD in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management or related field, or an equivalent program of study, by the start date, and possess research experience. While not essential, prior professional experience in areas such as consulting or similar fields will be positively valued. The candidate must also demonstrate a clear foundation for building a successful teaching career across Esade’s diverse portfolio of undergraduate, postgraduate, and executive education programs.

The Department of Operations, Innovation, and Technology Management at ESADE is a growing and dynamic group focused on tackling issues that concern the study of Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Innovation and Technology Management. Under this broad motivation, our research spans different orientations and methodologies, placing as much importance on theoretical research as on the empirical approach. From the standpoint of teaching, we constantly strive to improve the classroom experience and translate our research interests and findings to ideas and advice that is of practical use. This effort is aided by the school’s Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning.

ESADE, which comprises a business and a law school, is a member of the Ramon Llull University. The stated mission is “to educate highly-professional individuals aware of their responsibilities as national and global citizens, sensitive to issues of solidarity and social justice, and keen to engage in collective projects,” and the tagline is “do good do better.” The school currently operates campuses in Barcelona and Madrid, and it has several collaboration agreements with renowned international educational institutions.

The position is for practitioner-track candidates (Lecturer position). Decisions about contract renewal and promotion are based on teaching, research, and service. The salary and teaching requirements tied to the position are competitive. Almost all teaching, and all official communications in the school are conducted in English. Knowledge of Spanish is not required, but for non-Spanish-speaking candidates language support is provided, if desired.

Interested parties should send, through the application system at least the following:

• Cover letter

• Curriculum vitae

• Research Statement

• Teaching Statement

• One current paper

• Any available teaching evaluation

• The name and contact details of 3 referees (letters of recommendation will be requested only if the candidate is shortlisted)

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting immediately and continuing until the position is filled. The deadline to apply is October 1st, though candidates are encouraged to apply early, as review begins as soon as the process opens.

For any questions about the application process, please contact [email protected] including [POSITIONS OITM 2027] in the subject line.