Part-Time Faculty Statistics and Operations Management in Byblos

About the Position

The Information Technology and Operations Management (ITOM) Department at the Lebanese American University (LAU) invites applications for a part-time faculty position in Operations Management (OPM). The department is seeking qualified candidates who can support its teaching needs in operations-related courses, particularly in areas that strengthen the connection between analytical thinking, process improvement, operations systems, and business decision-making.

Candidates with an Industrial Engineering background are particularly encouraged to apply, given the department’s need for expertise that bridges quantitative analysis, operational efficiency, and process-oriented problem solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in Operations Management and related areas.
• Contribute to high-quality teaching using applied, student-centered, and technology-enhanced approaches.
• Support the department in strengthening students’ analytical and operational problem-solving skills.
• Bring practical and/or industry-informed perspectives into the classroom where relevant.
• Collaborate with the department on course coordination and continuous curriculum improvement.

Qualifications

• A graduate degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Decision Sciences, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• University teaching experience is preferred.
• Strong ability to teach Operations Management, statistics, and related quantitative or process-oriented courses.
• Industrial Engineering background is strongly preferred.
• Relevant professional or industry experience is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a diverse academic environment.

Preferred Areas of Expertise

• Operations Management
• Process Improvement and Productivity Analysis
• Quality Management
• Supply Chain and Logistics
• Forecasting and Operations Planning
• Business Process Analysis
• Quantitative Decision-Making

About LAU

LAU was founded as a college for women in 1924, tracing its origins back to the first school for girls in the Ottoman Empire started by Presbyterian missionaries in the 1830s. The institution has grown and changed tremendously through the decades, but the enterprising and progressive spirit of those who started it endures. The University now boasts two campuses overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, one in the cosmopolitan city of Beirut and the other in the historic city of Byblos. LAU operates with American higher education standards. It is incorporated in the United States as a non-profit higher education institution through the New York State Education Department. All of LAU’s academic programs are reviewed and approved by this body. In addition, LAU is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, Inc. (NECHE). Several programs are also accredited by authoritative agencies in the United States, Canada, and Europe.

About the Adnan Kassar School of Business

The Adnan Kassar School of Business (AKSOB) focuses on high-quality teaching in a supportive environment to ensure that, upon graduation, its students will possess a competitive advantage in their chosen fields. With a leadership and faculty composed of industry experts as well as top academics and researchers, the main focus of AKSOB is to provide the knowledge, skills, and industry know-how required for success in an ever-evolving and dynamic business world. The School offers bachelor, minor, and master’s degrees at the LAU Beirut and Byblos campuses.

About the ITOM Department

The mission of the Department of Information Technology and Operations Management (ITOM) is to help students at the Adnan Kassar School of Business become proficient in the fields of information systems, information technology management, business analytics, supply chain management, operations management, and related decision sciences. The Department strives to generate knowledgeable graduates who are adept at managing technology and operations and who can effectively contribute to their businesses and communities in a constantly changing environment. It also strives to actively collaborate with the corporate sector, consistently innovate, and raise the bar on its research so as to improve the efficacy of education and its reach around the globe.

Application Process

Interested candidates are requested to submit the following:

• A letter of interest
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Evidence of teaching experience, if available
• Contact details for references

Applications should be submitted electronically to:

Office of the Dean, AKSOB, Lebanese American University
Email: dean.sb@lau.edu.lb

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

In your application, please refer to the position no. BUS-26-9.