Faculty, Supply Chain Management - College of Business

Lipscomb University • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

Lipscomb University’s College of Business seeks a faculty member in Supply Chain Management. The successful candidate will teach introductory and advanced Operations and Supply Chain Management courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels and may contribute to other courses as assigned. The role includes advising and mentoring students, supporting the mission and vision of the university and college, and maintaining peer-reviewed scholarship appropriate for tenure. The faculty member will engage with the Nashville business community, alumni, and student organizations; create an engaging, career-relevant classroom environment that achieves positive learning outcomes; and integrate appropriate technology, data, analytics, simulation, or other evidence-based practices into instruction. The listed responsibilities and requirements are essential but are not an exhaustive list of duties that may be assigned.

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.
• Alternatively, a master’s degree in operations management, supply chain, management, logistics, or a closely related field from an accredited institution, plus 15 or more years of field experience including senior-level leadership responsibilities.
• Demonstrated commitment to and potential for excellence in university teaching.
• Ability to balance responsibilities in teaching, scholarship, and service.
• Significant experience with technology, data, analytics, simulation, or other evidence-based instructional practices.
• Ability and commitment to communicate and work effectively with students, staff, faculty, and external partners.

Nice To Haves

• Academic, research, and teaching preparation relevant to Operations and Supply Chain Management.
• A record of, or clear potential for, peer-reviewed scholarly accomplishments appropriate to the rank of Assistant Professor.
• 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 Operations and Supply Chain Management courses at undergraduate and graduate levels, and contribute to other courses as assigned.
• Advise and mentor students.
• Engage in activities that support the mission and vision of Lipscomb University and the College of Business.
• Maintain peer-reviewed scholarship appropriate for tenure.
• Engage with the Nashville business community, alumni, and student organizations.
• Create an engaging, career-relevant classroom environment that achieves positive learning outcomes.
• Integrate appropriate technology, data, analytics, simulation, or other evidence-based practices into instruction.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree