Assistant Professor Operations & Production

Role Summary & Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Operations Management and Production, including:
• Production planning, control, and scheduling
• Quality management (Six Sigma, TQM, Lean)
• Operations strategy & process optimization
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) integration
• Design and deliver dynamic lectures, tutorials, case studies, simulations, and projects.
• Develop course materials : syllabus, assignments, assessments, and self-learning modules—especially for hybrid or online programs.
• Mentor students , advising them on coursework, career goals, and capstone or research projects.
• Engage in curriculum development in coordination with the department—updating content to reflect emerging technologies and methodologies.
• Participate in academic administration —program assessment, accreditation efforts, committee work, student counseling, and admissions.
• Contribute to research : publish in peer-reviewed journals, present at conferences, and engage with industry partners on applied research.

Qualifications & Experience Requirements

• Educational Background :
• Master’s degree (MBA) in Operations Management, Production, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• PhD preferred from research-led institutions.
• Experience :
• Minimum 5 years of combined teaching (business school or university) and/or industry experience in operations, production, quality control, or manufacturing systems.
• Hands-on knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, TQM , or ERP implementation is essential.
• Skills & Competencies :
• Excellent communication and classroom delivery.
• Proficient in outcome-based education and technology-enabled learning platforms.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and case-based teaching capabilities.

Demonstrated ability to mentor students and guide them through projects or operational simulations.