Working Title: Assistant Professor of Practice
Department: Supply Chain Management & Analytics-9375
Requisition Number: F_260124
Posting Open Date: 10/16/2026
Application Review Date: 12/01/2026 (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date).
Open Until Filled: Yes
Description of Work
The Department of Supply Chain Management and Analytics (SCMA) in the College of Business at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Practice position. We seek outstanding candidates in all areas of business analytics, supply chain management, and operations management. This is a non-tenure leading position, with the equivalent of a four-course teaching load per semester in supply chain management and/or business analytics, including in-person undergraduate courses as well as online MBA and/or MS courses. This will be an academic year (nine-month) appointment with an August 2027 start date.
This is a career-oriented, teaching-focused position. At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Assistant Professors of Practice are appointed to three-year terms, with performance reviews conducted annually, with the opportunity for future multi-year renewals and promotions in rank. Salary and benefits are competitive and consistent with similar positions at other Big Ten universities.
The successful candidate is expected to become involved in the department and college’s teaching mission and teach various courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels. In addition, the candidate will be expected to participate, as appropriate, in the governance of the SCMA Department and College of Business, in academic program management, and in a variety of non-class activities such as student recruitment and curriculum development.
About the Department of Supply Chain Management and Analytics
The Department of Supply Chain Management and Analytics consists of ten tenured and tenure-track faculty, along with three professors of practice and one lecturer. The department teaches the College of Business core courses in Operations and Supply Chain Management and Business Analytics/Information Analysis. The department offers two undergraduate majors: Supply Chain Management and Business Analytics. At the graduate level, the department teaches courses in the MBA program and offers MS degrees in Supply Chain Management and Business Analytics, plus a Ph.D. specialization in Supply Chain Management and Analytics. The department also offers certificates in supply chain management, business analytics, and supply chain analytics.
About the College of Business
The College of Business drives discovery, creates opportunity, and empowers its record-breaking 4,534 students to lead the future of business. Programs include 12 undergraduate majors and numerous graduate programs, including our highly ranked online MBA, three online master of science degrees, and two Ph.D. programs. Established in 1913, it is the only doctorate granting business college in Nebraska. Howard L. Hawks Hall, located at 14th and Vine Streets, has been home to the college since 2017. Hawks Hall features interactive learning in state-of-the-art classrooms, cutting-edge technology and one-stop student support services, including free one-on-one tutoring and coaching. For more information, visit https://business.unl.edu/.
About the University of Nebraska–Lincoln
We are proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and certified as a Family Friendly Workplace. We are known for our welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace; it’s a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska.
About Lincoln, Nebraska
Home to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, the city of Lincoln consistently ranks one of the happiest cities in America and highest for livability thanks to a low cost of living, great schools and friendly, community-minded residents. Set amidst a big sky and open landscape, the state’s capital city is simple to navigate with a nationally noted low crime rate, a wide range of housing choices and a reliable public transit system. As one of the fastest growing metro areas in the Midwest, Lincoln boasts a growing technology sector, more parkland per capita than all but a few U.S. cities, an extensive bike trail network, and numerous options for recreational and personal interest activities. It’s easy to feel at home here.
Minimum Required Qualifications
- A doctorate in supply chain management, operations management, business analytics, management information systems, or a related field (such as industrial engineering or data science and analytics) or will have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. at the time of appointment; OR a master’s degree, along with significant relevant practical experience in business analytics, supply chain management, and operations management.
- Demonstrated potential to teach graduate and/or undergraduate courses in business analytics, supply chain management, and operations management.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to teach a variety of required and elective courses in supply chain management and business analytics, at both the undergraduate and master’s levels.
- Potential to teach effectively in a variety of formats, such as in-person, online, and hybrid.
Work Location (City, State): Lincoln, NE
Criminal History Background Check Required: No
How to Apply
Click “Apply for this Job” and complete the faculty information form. Attach the following required documents:
- A letter of application outlining your relevant teaching experience and interests.
- A detailed curriculum vita (CV) that includes information on education, professional qualifications, teaching experience, and work experience; if possible, evidence of teaching experience should be included in the CV, including the title, level (undergraduate or graduate), and delivery method (in-class, online or blended) for all courses taught, along with a summary of relevant teaching evaluations.
- Names and contact information for three references.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact:
For questions about the application process, please email Sheila Hayes (shayes@unl.edu).
For questions about the position, please email the chair of the search committee, Peter Zhu (yunxia.zhu@unl.edu).
Job Category (old): Faculty Non-Tenure Leading
Job Type: 9 Month
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?: No
Organizational Location: Default Location
