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Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Management

Indiana State University

Job Description

About the Institution
Indiana State University is a world-class center of higher education, located in Terre Haute, Indiana, and serving a multi-state region that stretches from Indianapolis to St. Louis, Chicago, Louisville, Cincinnati, and beyond. It has been recognized by the Princeton Review as among the best universities in the Midwest.

Indiana State is a beautiful, pedestrian-friendly campus located within walking distance of local shops, restaurants, and activities in Terre Haute’s historic downtown district. Situated near the Indiana-Illinois border, the campus is about an hour’s drive from Indianapolis and within a few hours of other major metropolitan areas.

Indiana State, one of the most diverse campuses in Indiana, is a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff representing most U.S. states and many countries around the world. There are more than 260 student-run organizations offering activities and entertainment throughout the year, along with 15 NCAA Division I athletic teams, a first-rate student recreation center with numerous classes and recreational sports programs, and a Performing Arts Series and University Speakers Series that bring national touring productions and speakers to campus. Indiana State is a place of belonging where students, faculty, and staff learn and thrive together.

Indiana State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, political views or activity, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including recruiting, hiring, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and applicable apprenticeships.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability, you may contact us at isu-humanresources@indstate.edu

 

Comments to Applicants
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.

 

Job Title
Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Management

 

Department
Marketing and Operations

 

Work Schedule
Full-time tenure-track faculty position.

 

Notice of Vacancy Number
F24-00037

 

Desired Start Date
01/01/2025

 

Open Date
08/09/2024

 

Close Date

 

 
Open Until Filled
Yes

 

Job Category
Faculty - Tenure Track

 

Job Type
Faculty - Full Time

 

Pay Grade
120 - Assistant Professor

 

Salary Range
Commensurate with experience

 

Benefits Associated with this Position
    • 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.

 

Optional Benefits
  • 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.
 
 

 

Job Summary/Basic Function
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.

 

Specific Responsibilities
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.

 

Required Relevant Education & Experience
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.

 

Required Field(s) of Study
Supply Chain Management
Operations Management
Logistics Management
or closely related fields

 

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

 

Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

 

Preferred Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

 

 
Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

 

 
Preferred Other Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
Professional certifications from APICS/ASCM, ISM, or similar organizations.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

 

 
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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.

 

Qualifications & Disclaimer

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The information on this description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within the classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

 

NCAA Guidelines

All employees and staff of ISU are bound by all NCAA, Missouri Valley Conference and institutional rules and regulations pertaining to intercollegiate athletics and must conduct themselves in accordance therewith. For more complete information on the duties and obligations of ISU employees and staff in this regard, employees and staff should contact the Compliance Office in the ISU Athletic Department.

No ISU employee (whether paid or a volunteer) shall knowingly influence others to furnish the NCAA or an ISU investigator/compliance officer false or misleading information concerning an individual’s involvement in or knowledge of matters relevant to a possible violation of an NCAA regulation. Failure to abide by this term of employment shall constitute unethical conduct as defined by the NCAA and may result in immediate suspension and/or termination of the employment relationship with ISU.

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