Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Management

University of North Texas System•Denton, TX

33d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Supply Chain Management in the University of North Texas G. Brint Ryan College of Business invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Management. The anticipated appointment will begin Fall 2027 and will be based primarily on the UNT Denton campus. The successful candidate will maintain an active program of high-quality research with the potential for publication in leading supply chain management, logistics, operations management, or related business journals. The candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, contribute to the department’s academic programs, mentor students, and participate in service activities appropriate to rank. The department welcomes candidates whose research and teaching interests fall within supply chain management. Areas of particular interest may include: Logistics and transportation, Sourcing, procurement, and supplier management, Operations and process management, Supply chain analytics and artificial intelligence, Supply chain technology and digital transformation, Sustainability and circular supply chains, Aviation logistics, Humanitarian, healthcare, public-sector, or defense supply chains. Candidates with complementary expertise that strengthens or expands the department’s existing capabilities are also encouraged to apply.

Requirements

A doctoral degree in supply chain management, logistics, operations management, purchasing, transportation, industrial engineering, or a closely related field from an AACSB-accredited institution by the time of appointment, or have equivalent applied experience in accordance with faculty credentialing guidelines
Evidence of the ability or potential to conduct high-quality scholarly research.
Evidence of the ability or potential to publish in respected peer-reviewed journals.
Evidence of the ability or potential to provide effective university-level instruction.
Strong communication skills.
Candidates who are ABD will be considered, provided that all doctoral degree requirements are completed before the appointment begins.
Employees in this job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and they must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role.

Nice To Haves

A clearly defined research agenda with strong potential for publication in leading journals.
Publications or manuscripts under advanced review in recognized supply chain management, logistics, operations, or related journals.
Expertise that complements the department’s existing research and teaching strengths.
Experience teaching supply chain management or related courses.
The ability to teach across multiple levels and instructional formats.
Experience working with doctoral students or participating in doctoral education.
Potential to secure external research support.
Interest in interdisciplinary, industry-engaged, or applied research.
Experience developing relationships with companies, government agencies, professional associations, or other external organizations.
A record of collegiality and the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and external partners.

Responsibilities

Develop and sustain a productive, high-quality research program with the potential for publication in leading peer-reviewed journals.
Teach supply chain management and related courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Deliver courses in face-to-face, online, hybrid, or other formats consistent with departmental needs.
Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of departmental curricula and academic programs.
Mentor undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students.
Collaborate with faculty members on research, teaching, and program initiatives.
Pursue external research funding or industry-supported research when appropriate.
Engage constructively with the department’s industry partners, centers, alumni, and professional communities.
Participate in departmental, college, university, and professional service.
Support the university’s commitment to student success and an inclusive learning and working environment.