"Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Management"

Posting Details

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Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.

SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.

Position Information

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Position Title
Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Management

Requisition
202500085F

Rank
Assistant Professor

FLSA status
Exempt

Hiring Salary
Commensurate with education and experience.

Position Category

Position Type
Full-Time Tenure Track

College
College of Business Administration

Department
Dept of Analytics, Information Systems & Supply Chain

Open Date
11/07/2025

Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/45365

Refer Applicants To

Contact Name
Gerald Kohers

Title
Department Chair
Dept. of Analytics, Information Systems, and Supply Chain
Box 2056
College of Business Administration
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX 77340-2056

Contact Phone
(936) 294-1255

Contact Email
kohers@shsu.edu

Position Details

Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job

Sam Houston State University is seeking an Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Management. The primary responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate students (both face-to-face and online modalities), conducting research, publishing in scholarly journals, and providing service to the department, college, university, academy, and/or local community. Besides a primary focus on operations and/or supply chain management, applicants should express interest in a specialty course like global logistics, strategic sourcing/procurement, decision analysis, and/or supply chain ERP. Further, the candidate should have the enthusiasm to mentor undergraduate students and work collegially with faculty from the department and/or the College of Business Administration. Candidates will need to maintain AACSB’s Scholarly Academic qualification as defined by the College of Business Administration.

Educational Requirements for the Position

PhD – Supply Chain Management, or Operations Management, or related field; ABD considered.

Experience Required for the Position

Candidate must have classroom experience.

Other Requirements for the Position

Individual will typically teach 9 hours per semester, engage in research, and support the college through service. Candidate must demonstrate the ability to publish in peer reviewed journals.

Special Instructions Summary

Open Until Filled
Yes

EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.

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