Adjunct Instructor - Operations and Supply Chain Management

Utah Valley University • Main Campus - Orem, UT

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About The Position

The Woodbury School of Business is seeking a qualified adjunct instructor to teach courses in Operations and Supply Chain Management. We are looking for an experienced professional who can bring practical, real-world knowledge into the classroom and help students understand how organizations manage operations, supply chains, sourcing, logistics, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in business or a closely related field.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in operations, manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, procurement, or a related area.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex business concepts clearly and effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or higher in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Business, Data Analytics, Logistics, Business Strategy or a closely related field.
• College-level teaching or professional training experience.
• Direct experience implementing Lean or continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Professional experience with international sourcing, importing, exporting, customs, freight, or global supply-chain operations.
• Experience managing suppliers, inventory, production, logistics, or distribution.
• Relevant professional certifications such as CPIM, CSCP, CLTD, CPSM, Lean Six Sigma, PMP, or similar credentials.
• Candidates with professional experience in one or more of the following areas are particularly encouraged to apply: Operations management, Supply chain management, Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement, Process improvement and operational efficiency, Procurement and strategic sourcing, Inventory and materials management, Logistics and distribution, Import/export operations and international trade, Global sourcing and supplier management, Transportation and warehousing, Quality management, Sales and operations planning.
• Experience applying tools and methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, value-stream mapping, root-cause analysis, Kaizen, or similar continuous-improvement approaches is highly desirable.
• The ideal candidate combines strong professional experience with the ability to teach students how operations and supply chain decisions are made in practice.
• We are particularly interested in candidates who can share firsthand experience with Lean process improvement and international import/export or global supply chain activities, and who enjoy mentoring students preparing for careers in operations and supply chain management.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in Operations and Supply Chain Management.
• Prepare and deliver engaging, practical instruction that connects academic concepts with real business applications.
• Incorporate case studies, examples, simulations, and professional experiences into the classroom.
• Evaluate student performance and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Maintain appropriate course materials, grades, and communication with students.
• Collaborate with department faculty to support program learning objectives and curriculum needs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level