Assistant Professor, Operations and Supply Chain Management

Careers Listing•Fullerton, CA
•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Management at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Operations and Supply Chain Management. This role involves teaching introductory and advanced courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, potentially including Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing and Supply Management, Service Operations Management, Project Management, Logistics Management, Quality Management, and related subjects. The successful candidate will also maintain an active program of peer-reviewed scholarship, advise and mentor students, participate in service activities, and contribute to productive relationships with industry, alumni, student organizations, and professional associations. CSUF faculty are teacher-scholars who integrate research and creative discovery into their teaching and student mentorship.

Requirements

  • A Ph.D. or equivalent terminal doctorate in operations management, supply chain management, logistics, or a closely related field from an accredited institution by the time of appointment. ABD applicants may apply if all degree requirements will be completed before the appointment begins.
  • Academic, research, and teaching preparation relevant to Operations and Supply Chain Management.
  • Demonstrated commitment to and potential for excellence in university teaching.
  • A record of, or clear potential for, peer-reviewed scholarly accomplishments appropriate to the rank of Assistant Professor.
  • Ability to balance responsibilities in teaching, scholarship, and service.
  • Potential to integrate appropriate technology, data, analytics, simulation, or other evidence-based practices into instruction.
  • Ability and commitment to communicate and work effectively with students, staff, faculty, and external partners in a culturally and professionally varied environment.
  • Demonstrated commitment to student success and inclusive excellence.

Nice To Haves

  • Professional or industry experience related to operations, supply chain, logistics, purchasing, service operations, project management, or a related area.
  • Ability to contribute across more than one area of the Operations and Supply Chain Management curriculum.
  • Experience developing productive relationships with industry, professional associations, alumni, or community organizations.

Responsibilities

  • Teach introductory and advanced courses in Operations and Supply Chain Management at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
  • Potentially contribute to other Management courses as assigned, including Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing and Supply Management, Service Operations Management, Project Management, Logistics Management, Quality Management, and related subjects.
  • Maintain an active program of peer-reviewed scholarship appropriate for tenure.
  • Advise and mentor students.
  • Participate in department, college, university, and professional service.
  • Contribute to productive relationships with industry, alumni, student organizations, and professional associations.
  • Integrate appropriate technology, data, analytics, simulation, or other evidence-based practices into instruction.

Benefits

  • Health/vision/dental plans
  • Spouse, domestic partner, and dependent fee-waiver
  • Access to campus child-care
  • Defined-benefit retirement through the state system
  • Optional tax-sheltering opportunities
  • Summer research grants
  • Moving expenses
  • Start-up funds
  • Reduced teaching load
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