Assistant Professor - Marketing - Tenure Track

Job Description:

• Deliver undergraduate and graduate courses in supply chain management, business information systems, ERP systems, continuous improvement, and global business topics.
• Teach in various formats, including traditional classrooms, large auditorium sessions (up to 350 students), hybrid, and online modes.
• Create a curriculum that integrates current technologies and industry standards into supply chain management training.
• Mentor students in academic, career, and professional growth.
• Advise and support students in participating in supply chain and case competitions, as well as in student organizations.
• Achieve high teaching evaluations and showcase pedagogical excellence.
• Establish and maintain an independent research program in supply chain management, with a focus on areas such as emerging technologies, artificial intelligence applications, and ERP systems.
• Publish research in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at reputable conferences in supply chain management, operations management, and related fields.
• Seek external funding through grants, industry partnerships, or collaborative research initiatives.
• Support the WMU Center for Supply Chain Management's academic goals through applied research and industry engagement.
• Collaborate on interdisciplinary research projects with colleagues from across the university.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university governance, including serving on committees and developing programs.
• Participate in professional associations focused on supply chain management, operations management, and technology integration.
• Support departmental accreditation, program evaluation, and strategic planning efforts.
• Develop and maintain relationships with industry partners to enhance student experiential learning.
• Support recruitment, retention, and diversity efforts within the department and college.

Short Job Description:

• Earned doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D., DBA) from an accredited institution in supply chain management, operations management, information systems, organizational leadership, business analytics, education with a documented business or organizational change focus, or a closely related field, completed by August 1, 2026.
• Demonstrated research potential through publications, conference presentations, or dissertation work in supply chain management, technology integration, organizational change, or related areas.
• Evidence of effective teaching at the university level, including experience in business information systems, supply chain, operations, global business, or technology-focused courses, or similar contexts.
• Commitment to innovative teaching methods and ability to educate a diverse group of students, including international students and non-traditional learners.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with faculty, students, and industry partners.
• Proven success in mentoring students through advising, research supervision, co-curricular activities, or student success initiatives.