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Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. for other than practical training. The university will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

To receive full consideration please apply by September 1, 2024. The positions will remain open until on-campus interviews have been scheduled. Provide a list of 3 references.

Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Management

Marketing and Operations

Full-time tenure-track faculty position.

F24-00037

01/01/2025

08/09/2024

Yes

Faculty - Tenure Track

Faculty - Full Time

120 - Assistant Professor

Commensurate with experience

• • Life Insurance: The coverage amount is based on two and one-half times appointment salary rounded up to the next whole thousand with a maximum coverage of $100,000 and includes the same amount of Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefits. The University currently pays the entire cost of coverage.
  • Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Coverage: The cost of coverage is shared between employees and the University. Rates are determined by participation in Wellness Program and use of tobacco products. Coverage is available on the first of the month following appointment date.
  • TIAA Retirement Contributions: Contributions begin based upon the first day of employment at a contribution rate of ten (10) percent of base appointment salary paid in full by ISU. The contributions are vested immediately. There are 40 investment options from which to choose.
  • TIAA Auto Enroll: New employees are automatically enrolled in a tax deferred retirement program at hire: three (3) percent is deducted before taxes for the program to facilitate retirement planning. Employees may opt out of the program within 90 days.
  • Long Term Disability Coverage: Employees are eligible after three (3) years of continuous, regular employment with the University. This policy guarantees approved disabled employees a 66 2/3 percent income protection (from all sources) after 180 days of continuous total disability. Immediate participation is available for current members of a comparable group disability insurance program within 90 days prior to ISU employment and that would have provided income protection upon disability for at least five years.
  • Fee Waiver Program: For the employee, spouse and dependent children: Staff may enroll in up to 18 hours of course work each academic year at a reduced rate. Spouses may enroll in 15 semester hours each academic year with 80% of qualified tuition waived. Dependent children of regular full-time staff who are full-time degree seeking undergraduate students at ISU may receive a fee waiver of 80% of qualified tuition for up to a total of ten (10) semesters. Consult your department for any limitations or restrictions.
  • Sick Leave: Accrues at a rate of 12 days per academic year with unlimited accumulation.
  • Pay Options: Faculty on academic year appointments have the option of receiving their salary paid in 10 payments (September 1 through June 1) or 12 payments (September 1 through August 1) each year.

 

• Voluntary Life Insurance: Additional amounts of life insurance may be purchased on employee, spouse and dependent children.
• Voluntary Vision Plan: May enroll within the first 31 days of employment date.

Indiana State University invites applications to fill two tenure-track positions in supply chain management at the assistant professor rank, starting in January 2025 or August 2025. Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching supply chain related courses at the undergraduate and MBA levels. Candidates must also show commitment to and potential for publishing top quality research in the field. Candidates who possess business experience or hold certifications in the field will be given special consideration. The supply chain management program at ISU offers supply chain, operations, logistics, and analytics courses. There are also two minors offered, one in supply chain management, and one in business analytics. this position will primarily support the supply chain, operations, and logistics areas, though expertise/interest in analytics is a plus.

Primary responsibilities involve teaching and research in operations and supply chain management as well as appropriate service activities. Community engagement and innovative experiential learning are strategic priorities at ISU and expected by members of the faculty.

Teaching will be at the undergraduate and MBA levels primarily in the areas of supply chain management, operations management, and logistics management. Teaching evening or online classes (Canvas LMS) may be required. Faculty members will typically teach nine credit hours (three course sections) per semester. Teaching over the summer is optional and additionally compensated.

Faculty are expected to maintain a productive research agenda resulting in quality peer-reviewed journal publications.

Additionally. service to the college, university, and community at levels commensurate with rank and experience is also expected. Interaction with our industry partners will also be expected.

Candidates for the positions should have earned a Ph.D. or D.B.A. with a concentration in supply chain management, operations management, logistics management or a related field from an AACSB-International accredited business program, with coursework, research, or professional work experience in the area of expected teaching. ABD with completion planned prior to their start date may also be considered.

Supply Chain Management
Operations Management
Logistics Management
or closely related fields

Coursework and business experience or certifications in the broader field of supply chain management. Experience or coursework in enterprise research planning systems is desirable.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Professional certifications from APICS/ASCM, ISM, or similar organizations.

Candidate should demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching and willingness to utilize technology to augment curriculum delivery; ability to conduct a program of research leading to publication in quality journals; high personal and academic standards; capacity for collegiality and working in a team environment; strong written and oral communication skills; and openness to innovation and change.