Assistant Professor, Supply Chain Management
The University of Northern Iowa's Department of Management seeks applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Management, starting August 2021. Primary teaching responsibilities will be undergraduate supply chain and operations management courses. Additional teaching assignments might include related topics and courses in the MBA program. Applicants who are seeking a balance in teaching and research responsibilities will find a collegial and inclusive work environment at the University of Northern Iowa (UNI).
UNI has a bold vision that we will be a diverse and inclusive campus community that provides an engaged education empowering students to lead locally and globally. We seek faculty across disciplines, departments, and colleges to work together to build our national prominence in any of four distinct but interrelated areas of our vision and strategic plan: engaged learning, diversity and inclusion, sustainability, and community engagement.
The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. in Supply Chain Management or a related business field from a nationally or internationally recognized AACSB accredited university doctoral program. Similar ABDs with evidence of degree completion by August 2021 will be given full consideration. Record of excellence in teaching; demonstrated ability to produce publishable research in business-related journals; and demonstrated organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills required.
Preference will be given to candidates with a secondary interest in Logistics; evidence of publishable research specifically in supply chain management; research interest with a focus on supply chain management issues associated with minority-owned businesses is a plus; relevant business experience; a record of supporting women and underrepresented minorities in the field of supply chain management; and active participation in appropriate professional associations.
Applications received by February 15, 2021 will receive full consideration. To apply, visit http://jobs.uni.edu/. Inquiries may be sent to Shashidhar Kaparthi at 319-273-2230 or shashi.kaparthi@uni.edu. Pre-employment background checks required.
UNI actively seeks to enhance diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.
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