"Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Management"

Supply Chain Management and Analytics

Position Overview

Butler University’s Lacy School of Business is seeking candidates for a faculty position in Supply Chain Management and Analytics to begin in August 2026. We are interested in identifying scholars at the intersection of Modern Operations and Supply Chain Management, including potential expertise in Logistics, Quality Management, Data Analytics, Machine Learning, and/or Artificial Intelligence applied to supply chain. We welcome applications from candidates seeking the position of Tenure Track, Assistant Professor, Supply Chain Management.

Qualifications

Candidates will possess the minimum of a terminal degree, i.e. Ph.D., DBA, or JD. The ideal candidate will be able to teach classes at the undergraduate and graduate levels. We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate a trajectory of scholarship in their areas of specialization and possess the potential and motivation to publish high-quality, impactful research in leading academic journals. Industry experience will be considered as an added value.

Applications should include

• A letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae
• Three to five names for reference with contact information
• Evidence of teaching experience and effectiveness.

Inclusive and evidence-based pedagogy is expected at Butler University. Please indicate your previous experience and commitment to these practices in your cover letter. Additionally, successful candidates will share our belief that individual faculty members can make a difference in the life of a student, that creativity and risk-taking are important facets of teaching and learning, and that research must be balanced with, and complementary to, excellent teaching.

Review of applications will begin on January 1, 2026, and will continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Applicants should currently be eligible to work in the United States; under some circumstances, sponsorship for an H1-B visa may be possible. Please contact the search chair for additional details.

About the Lacy School of Business

The Lacy School of Business enrolls about 1,100 full-time undergraduates. It offers a part-time MBA program, an Online MBA program, a Master of Professional Accounting (MPAcc) program, a Master of Science in Risk and Insurance program, a Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA), and is accredited by AACSB International. The LSB is housed in Dugan Hall, which was recently opened in Fall 2019.

Additional Information

Review of applications will begin on January 1, 2026, and will continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Applicants should currently be eligible to work in the United States; under some circumstances, sponsorship for an H1-B visa may be possible. Please contact the search chair for additional details.

We require all applications and accompanying materials to be submitted electronically via the Butler HR Oracle Platform. Any questions can be addressed via e-mail to: scsearch2026@butler.edu

Dr. Janaina (Jane) Siegler, Chair of the Supply Chain Faculty Search Committee
Lacy School of Business, Butler University

About Us

Butler University is a private, nationally recognized comprehensive university encompassing seven colleges: Arts, Business, Communication, Education, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Pharmacy & Health Sciences and Founder's College. Approximately 4,500 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate and doctoral students are enrolled at Butler, representing 46 states and 24 countries.

Join us at the crossroads of tradition & transformation. A career at Butler University offers more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to join a dedicated, innovative, and supportive community grounded in equity, academic excellence, and meaningful impact. Aligned with Boldly Butler, our strategic plan, faculty and staff play a vital role in delivering transformational learning experiences, enriching our campus and community, and ensuring a thriving Butler for generations to come.

Butler University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, sex, race, religion, color, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected category.