Associate Professor - Operations Research at James Hope University Business School

James Hope University Business School is a postgraduate university committed to learning, research and knowledge creation. We aspire to raise a community of people with exceptional qualities and leadership skills to help create value and proffer solutions to pressing global issues in our world today. Through our world class teaching, outstanding research institutions and scholarship programs, we are committed to improving the world today by educating aspiring leaders that would be a great service to the nation and world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Associate Professor - Operations Research

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate courses in operations research, optimization techniques, stochastic processes, and related areas.
• Develop and deliver innovative and engaging course content that integrates theoretical concepts with practical applications in business and industry.
• Mentor and advice students on academic and career-related matters, providing guidance for research projects, internships, and professional development opportunities.
• Conduct cutting-edge research in operations research, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in the field through scholarly publications, conference presentations, and participation in research seminars.
• Collaborate with colleagues within the Business School and across other departments or disciplines to foster interdisciplinary research initiatives and academic programs.
• Participate in academic governance activities, serving on departmental, school, and university committees as needed.
• Engage with industry partners and professional organizations to promote collaborative research projects, internships, and opportunities for student engagement.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and enhancement of the Business School’s curriculum, programs, and initiatives, incorporating emerging trends and best practices in operations research and related fields.
• Maintain active involvement in relevant professional associations and networks, representing the university and contributing to the broader scholarly community.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Management Science, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• A record of excellence in teaching, as evidenced by student evaluations, peer evaluations, and teaching awards or recognitions.
• A strong research portfolio with demonstrated scholarly contributions to the field of operations research, including publications in leading academic journals and presentations at reputable conferences.
• Expertise in quantitative analysis, mathematical modelling, optimization techniques, and relevant software tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python, R, CPLEX, Gurobi).
• Experience in applying operations research methodologies to real-world problems in business, industry, or public policy settings.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with colleagues, mentor students, and engage with external stakeholders.
• Commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in academic and professional environments.
• Ability to contribute to the academic and intellectual community of the Business School through service activities, outreach initiatives, and collaborative projects.
• Eligibility for appointment at the rank of Professor, Associate Professor or Assistant Professor, based on qualifications and experience.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., course evaluations), and Contact information for three references merged into a single PDF / Word document as an attachment to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Review of applications will start immediately, and applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.