Job Title
Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Management
Commitment to On-Campus Experience
Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus. Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.
Pay Range
$170,000 - $190,000
Pay Determination
Salary offers at Syracuse University will be based on education, experience, and relevant skills, as well as the academic or professional discipline of the position in the context of the home department, school, or college. Salary offers may also be influenced by prior relevant work or industry experience, where applicable. Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months’ salary unless otherwise specified.
Hours
Determined by Department Chair
Office hours required
Unionized Position Code
Not Applicable
Job Description
The successful candidate will pursue and promote a progressive research agenda that advances the field of supply chain management (SCM), while also contributing to ongoing teaching and service efforts within the Whitman School and among its community partners. We expect the selected individual for this hire to join the faculty for the 2027-28 academic year.
The Supply Chain Management program at the Whitman School has an outstanding history of excellence. It was the first SCM program in the nation, created in 1919. The SCM program offers degree programs at the undergraduate, masters and doctoral levels, as well as a standalone MS Supply Chain Management program in both residential and online formats. The SCM faculty are highly research active and publish regularly in leading journals. The SCM faculty also have high levels of visibility in professional organizations such as MSOM and INFORMS, as well as in the public press. Among other activities, the SCM faculty has, since 1949, hosted the annual Salzberg Memorial Lecture program that recognizes exemplary practitioners and scholars. Among other accolades, the SCM program is ranked among the top 25 nationally by Gartner for both undergraduate and graduate programs. The doctoral program maintains a cohort of research scholars.
SCM faculty members are expected to engage in world-class scholarly research, teach courses in supply chain management (core or elective courses), contribute to service-related initiatives and organizational citizenship, and work collaboratively with other faculty members.
Successful candidates should have earned a doctorate from an accredited program or expect degree completion by summer 2027. We are looking for candidates with a clear focus on supply chain management and a demonstrated willingness to conduct high-quality scholarly supply chain management research and publish in leading academic journals. Candidates should also have demonstrated potential for teaching excellence, including using innovative pedagogical approaches, and have the ability to contribute positively to a participative, collegial setting. Applications must be made via Syracuse University’s job application website: www.sujobopps.com. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Qualifications
PhD in supply chain management or related field by the start of the position.
Job Specific Qualifications
Successful candidates for this position will have:
- PhD completed in SCM or related field (such as operations management, analytics, industrial engineering, operations research);
- A background in areas related to procurement, technology, and AI use within SCM;
- Demonstrated research ability and promise;
- Strong teaching skills and demonstrated levels of excellence in classroom performance;
- Enthusiasm for working in a dedicated group of supply chain management faculty that conduct academic work and with connections to industry;
- Collegiality, with strong verbal and communication skills and the interpersonal skills to work with students, faculty, and staff.
Responsibilities
The Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Management has the following responsibilities:
- Will teach in-person courses every year, with specific courses determined by the Chair of the Marketing Department of the Whitman School of Management;
- Engage in world-class scholarly research with an emphasis on top-tier journal publications;
- Contribute to service-related initiatives in the supply chain management area;
- Other student-related service as assigned.
Physical Requirements
Not Applicable
Tools/Equipment
Not Applicable
Application Instructions
For full consideration candidates must attach the following documents: cover letter with a brief section on research and teaching philosophies, curriculum vita, research papers, evidence of teaching experience and effectiveness, and a list of three references.
About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
About the Syracuse area
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
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