BU-Operations Management

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Faculty/Academic Area: Lazaridis School of Business & Economics

Department
: ODS

Campus: Waterloo

Employee Group: WUFA

Requisition : 10512

Position Title: BU605 A –Operations Management (Spring 2026)

Term: Spring 2026 (May 6 – August 14)

Days/Times: Thursday 7:00 p.m.

- 9:50 p.m.

Type of Course: Lecture (In-Person)

Anticipated Class Size: 30-35

Additional Course Requirements: None

Posted on: January 20th, 2026

Posting ends: February 4th, 2026

Position Summary:

Teaching this course involves providing an overview of important concepts and methods used in managing business operations. Topics include product and process design, facility location and layout, capacity planning, quality assurance, materials management and scheduling. Essential ideas and techniques from probability, statistics, management science and information systems are also covered.

Qualifications –

Required:

Master’s or PhD degree.

Qualifications – Discipline: Business or Management

Qualifications - Areas of Specialization: Operations Management (OM), Supply Chain Management (SCM). Expertise in these areas can come through work experience, academic/professional study, or research conducted.

Qualifications - Professional Designation: It would be an asset to have an OM-focused certification from the Association for Supply Chain Management.

Qualifications (Other) – Experience teaching at the master's level with cases a plus

Final date to receive applications: February 4th, 2026

• Names and Contact Information for Referees
• Evidence of Good Teaching
• Verification of highest degree

Optional

• Teaching Dossier
• Sample Course Outline (2-pages maximum)

Applications may be addressed to:

Dr. Michael Haughton

Department of Business, ODS

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This appointment is in accordance with the Contract Teaching Faculty and Part-time Librarians Collective Agreement, for which the Wilfrid Laurier Faculty Association (WLUFA) is the exclusive bargaining agent. All applicants are assessed using both the “Appendix H:
Assessment of CTF Candidates under 13.6.1” in the collective agreement and the program specific rubric, where applicable. Candidates should review these documents and ensure the information required is easily accessible in the application.

Please Note:

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For Supplementary Remuneration for large classes or multi-section courses, see Article 28.3

Pursuant to Article 13.5 of the Collective Agreement for Contract Teaching Faculty (CTF) and Part-time Librarians, all applicants shall apply electronically. Applications must be received by 23:59 local time of the date on the posting.

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