Tenure Track Faculty in Project Management/Supply Chain Management

Penn State University•Erie, PA

23h

About The Position

The Black School of Business of Penn State Behrend is seeking qualified applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in Project and Supply Chain Management starting August 2026. Qualified candidates will be considered for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor (A Ph.D. or DBA in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related field is required by the appointment start date). High-quality teaching and research will be expected of the selected candidate, along with a program of scholarship consistent with the School’s tenure, workload, and AACSB standards. Teaching responsibilities will include a mix of undergraduate and graduate courses delivered in both residential and online formats. Potential assignments include introductory business statistics, as well as introductory and advanced courses in supply chain management, data analytics, and project management. We also seek candidates to expand our robust research agenda in supply chain management and project management that further contribute to advancing knowledge and address contemporary challenges facing business and society. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to pursue interdisciplinary collaborations and industry partnerships. The startup package includes summer research funding during the first year, along with ongoing annual support for travel to professional meetings and access to major statistical packages and databases. Salary is negotiable and competitive with other AACSB-accredited schools of business. Applicants must submit the following: Cover letter addressing qualifications Curriculum vitae Statements of teaching and research An example research publication or working paper A consolidated document of three letters of recommendation Copies of recent student evaluations (including an explanation of the rating system and a description of the courses being evaluated) at the time of application. System limitations allow for a total of 5 documents (5mb per document) as part of your application. Please combine materials to meet the 5-document limit. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Penn State Behrend is an undergraduate and graduate college of The Pennsylvania State University. Situated on a beautiful, wooded 854-acre hillside campus recognized as a U.S. arboretum, we have four academic schools (Business; Engineering; Humanities and Social Sciences; and Science); student residential living; a range of research programs and outreach centers; and a highly successful business and technology park. With 5,000 students in resident instruction and online programs offered through Penn State World Campus, we uniquely blend the atmosphere and focus on teaching at a small college with access to the academic, research, and professional development resources of a Big 10, R1 University. Our college is an open laboratory of learning and discovery where students gain real-life experience engaging with business, industry, and community partners. We seek faculty members who share our commitment to teaching and scholarship, the holistic development of students, and principles of respect and inclusiveness. The Black School of Business is accredited by AACSB International and listed among the Best Business Schools by Princeton Review. It offers 10 undergraduate majors, a hybrid MBA delivered at two locations, and an online Master of Project Management (MPM) program, distinctive programs in the country, and an International Business degree, which also allows students to specialize in a functional area such as business economics or finance. The Black School houses the Center for Financial Literacy and the Center for Family Business. The school supports a growing, all-campus interest in research that addresses issues of women’s health, energy and sustainability, and polymer science. The Black School of Business occupies a modern $30 million facility, with the School of Engineering providing a basis for a multi-disciplinary educational experience for students, interdisciplinary research for faculty, and joint opportunities for industry engagement. The $20 million endowment, with a market value of approximately $40 million today, provides significant support for the School’s programs. The endowment helps fund undergraduate scholarships, graduate assistantships, library and information technology resources, outreach activities, several faculty chairs, endowed professorships, and new programming initiatives. Erie, Pennsylvania, is a metropolitan area of more than a quarter million people located on the southern shores of Lake Erie, two hours from Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Buffalo. The area’s economy reflects a mix of educational, medical, industrial, tourism, and service activity; the region is home to five colleges and universities, including Penn State Behrend. The area is celebrated for its exceptional school districts, which offer a thriving environment for youth educational development, and provide a supportive and engaging community for families. Northwestern Pennsylvania offers abundant cultural, sports, and recreational opportunities with four seasons of adventure. Summers feature miles of beaches, a range of lake sports, and festivals every weekend, and the winters are made for skiing, skating, and more. It is easy to get around, housing is affordable, and the cost of living is modest. Erie offers relaxed, comfortable living.

Requirements

A Ph.D. or DBA in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related field is required by the appointment start date.
High-quality teaching and research will be expected of the selected candidate, along with a program of scholarship consistent with the School’s tenure, workload, and AACSB standards.
Cover letter addressing qualifications
Curriculum vitae
Statements of teaching and research
An example research publication or working paper
A consolidated document of three letters of recommendation
Copies of recent student evaluations (including an explanation of the rating system and a description of the courses being evaluated) at the time of application.

Responsibilities

Teaching responsibilities will include a mix of undergraduate and graduate courses delivered in both residential and online formats.
Potential assignments include introductory business statistics, as well as introductory and advanced courses in supply chain management, data analytics, and project management.
Expand our robust research agenda in supply chain management and project management that further contribute to advancing knowledge and address contemporary challenges facing business and society.
Pursue interdisciplinary collaborations and industry partnerships.

Benefits

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing.
In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans.
One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

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