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Quick Link for Posting
http://jobs.uark.edu/postings/18500
Working Title
Senior Assistant or Associate Professor
Department
Supply Chain Management
About the University
Founded in 1871 as a land grant institution, the University of Arkansas is classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the top two percent of universities in the nation with the highest level of research activity. Ten colleges and schools serve more than 26,700 students with more than 200 academic programs. University of Arkansas students earn nationally competitive awards at an impressive rate and represent 50 states and more than 120 countries.
Located in the stunning Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas, Fayetteville is home to the University of Arkansas campus, known for its spectacular views and ample green spaces. Fayetteville is considered one of the country's finest college towns, and the surrounding northwest Arkansas region is regularly ranked one of the best places to live in the U.S. Some of the nation's best outdoor amenities and most spectacular hiking trails are within a short drive of campus.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
About the College/Department
The Supply Chain Management department within the Sam M. Walton College of Business has educational programming at all levels, including Executive Education and a Ph.D. program with an emphasis in supply chain management, is the home of the Supply Chain Management Research Center, an outreach center consisting of approximately 40 leading companies, and is currently ranked #6 on the SCM Journal List of high impact empirical journals for SCM scholars.
Department Home Page
http://walton.uark.edu/
Job Type
Faculty
Appointment Percent
100
Salary
Commensurate to education and experience
Summary of Job Duties
The Department of Supply Chain Management ( SCM ) in the Sam M. Walton College of Business invites applications and nominations for a tenure-track position in Supply Chain Management at the Associate or Senior Assistant level, beginning fall 2017 (or spring 2018). The Associate (or Senior Assistant) Professor of Supply Chain Management is expected to conduct research, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, serve as the Executive Director of the Supply Chain Management Research Center, and exemplify faculty leadership in a department that places significant emphasis on retail issues in supply chain management.
Minimum Qualifications
Please ensure that all relevant application materials include details addressing the minimum qualifications. Applicants not meeting the minimum qualifications will be disqualified from consideration.
- Candidates must have a Ph.D. in a logistics and supply chain management related area. Degree must be conferred by the start of employment
- Minimum of four years of experience in an assistant professor position at an AACSB accredited university
- Research program that demonstrates thought leadership in the discipline, as evidenced by publications in top-tier logistics and supply chain management journals
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to teach and mentor doctoral students
- Established retail related research record
- Prior experience in a large retail/ CPG corporate role
- Substantial experience developing relationships with corporate partners, recruiters, and alumni
- Experience in an administrative and academic program leadership role
Physical activities associated with this position
For questions regarding reasonable accommodations please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Compliance 479-575-4019.
Occasionally:
- Crouching
- Driving
- Grasping
- Kneeling
- Lifting
- Pulling
- Pushing
- Reaching
- Stooping
- Feeling
- Sitting
- Standing
- Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
- Hearing
- Repetitive motion
- Talking
Does this Position require a Motor Vehicle Reports Check?
No
Does this position require a background check?
No
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Does this position require a substance abuse test?
No
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