"Assistant Professor of Logistics & Supply Chain Management"

Job Summary

Instruct academic courses in logistics and supply chain management, and support the department, college and university goals by supporting the academic environment to benefit the educational mission of the University.

The faculty employee is expected to contribute to the department's educational mission. Successful candidates will be expected to instruct our students in logistics and supply chain management, as well as supporting the core curriculum by teaching core and foundation courses for majors and non-majors alike.

The faculty employee is expected to have: 1. understanding of the principles associated with teaching and learning. 2. strong communication skills and successful higher education teaching experience. 3. a developing research agenda.

Responsibilities

Faculty - Teaching/Instructing

Teaching Responsibilities - Full-time instructional load teaching in areas of expertise within the academic discipline (logistics and supply chain management) - Regular course meetings and instruction - Mentoring students - Other teaching responsibilities Knowledge and ability to convey current philosophies, practices, and theories related to logistics and supply chain management. Faculty employees also contribute to the Georgia College core curriculum by teaching topical freshman (GC1Y) or sophomore seminar (GC2Y) courses. All Georgia College faculty share the responsibility of teaching our core curriculum and providing foundation courses for majors and non-majors alike.

Faculty - Professional Development

Faculty are expected to conduct research and develop within the profession. Academic Achievement/Professional Development - Publications (editing, citations) - Presentations at professional meetings - Publication; peer reviewed scholarship - Current work in circulation or in progress - Grants received or applied for - Membership and participation in professional organizations - Other professional service of development activities Ability to develop and demonstrate knowledge of current philosophies, practices, and theories related to the academic discipline.

Faculty - Service to Institution

All faculty are expected to support the advancement of the department, college and university mission by providing service to the institution. Service may be at the department, college, university, community and disciplinary level. Duties include service on college-level and university-level committees, advising students regarding career options, and support of department-level outreach activities. Service to the Institution - Committee memberships and offices - Programs directed and advised - Participation in special programs or projects - Other service in the institution Ability to work collegially with others in service to the University; Support the advancement of the department, college and University mission.

Faculty - Public Service

Public Service is often a part of faculty service expectations and might include activities such as the following: - Consulting work - Provide continuing education service, instruction, or program development for department, school, college, or university - Membership and participation in community organizations - Other significant services to the community Ability to work collegially with others in service to the broader University community.

Other duties and responsibilities

Successful candidates will be able to work collegially and effectively with all individuals. All Georgia College faculty share the responsibility of teaching our core curriculum and providing foundation courses for majors and non-majors alike. To carry out our public liberal arts mission, we seek faculty with the desire and ability to engage students as they launch their intellectual journey.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

A Ph.D. (or equivalent terminal degree) in logistics and/or supply chain management at the time of the appointment is expected. Must meet SACSCOC accreditation requirements stated in C.S. 3.7.1 (www.sacscoc.org (faculty credentials))

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

Evidence of methodological innovation and creative teaching strategies is highly desirable.