Position Title 

Assistant/Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management

External Link to Posting: https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/30351

Brief Summary of Work for this Position     

The Congdon School of Supply Chain, Business Analytics and Information Systems at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, Cameron School of Business, invites applications for an anticipated tenure-track position in Supply Chain Management at the Assistant/Associate Professor level to begin August 2024.

Candidates must show promise and evidence of excellence in teaching face-to-face and online, at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, and be able to teach in at least two of the following areas: quality management, supply chain management, purchasing and materials management, logistics and distribution management, transportation management, project management. A focused research agenda with an established publication record or strong potential for publication is expected.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate introductory, intermediate, advanced, and graduate courses that support the department’s programs, supervise internships, advise majors, and develop a research program that engages undergraduate and graduate students. The standard teaching load is 18 credit hours per year.

The Congdon School is committed to the idea that we all benefit from a broad diversity of perspectives and experiences and believe that our students, our faculty, and our curriculum are essential elements in that vision. We are seeking a colleague who shares that commitment; has potential for excellence in teaching and research; and who is interested in being an integral part of the department.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements           

A Ph.D. in Supply Chain Management or Operations Management or a related area from an AACSB accredited Business School is required or must be obtained within the first academic year of employment.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience        

Preference will be given to candidates who have the following qualifications:

1. Candidates who have already obtained their Ph.D. are preferred.

2. Evidence of excellence in teaching face-to-face and online, at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.

3. Be able to teach in at least two of the following areas:

quality management, supply chain management, purchasing and materials management, logistics and distribution management, transportation management, and project management.

4. A focused research agenda with an established publication record or strong potential for publication.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit     

Congdon School of Supply Chain, Business Analytics, and Information Systems supports the Bachelor of Science with concentrations in Business Analytics, Information Systems and Supply Chain Management, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, and Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity. At the graduate level, the School supports the Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Computer Science and Information Systems, Master of Science in Business Analytics, and Master of Science in Supply Chain Management.

College/School Information 

UNCW boasts a beautiful 661-acre wooded campus with approximately 16,500 students and is one of the fastest growing institutions in the University of North Carolina system. The Cameron School of Business is AACSB accredited and serves more than 2200 business majors, including graduate students in the PMBA, EMBA, M.S. in Accounting, International MBA, M.S in Business Analytics, M.S. in Finance and Investments, and M.S. in Computer Science and Information Systems programs.

The Wilmington metropolitan area comprises approximately 225,000 people and features a thriving port, business community, and tourism industry. Bordered by both the Atlantic Ocean and the Cape Fear River, Wilmington offers the best in coastal living.

University Information         

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

EEO Statement          

At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.

Eligibility for Employment    

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Number of Openings: Single Incumbent

Special Notes to Applicants  

Applications will be accepted until 11:59pm EST on December 31, 2023, the position closing date. To apply, please complete the online application and attach the following materials as an Adobe PDF document including:

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. List of Three Professional References
4. Combined Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
5. Teaching Philosophy – Statement of teaching philosophy
6. Research Summary/Statement
7. If needed, applicants may upload additional materials under the Other category.

Note that letters of application without the requested components will not meet the application requirements.

Please direct questions concerning the search to Dr. Cem Canel (canelc@uncw.edu).

UNCW is committed to diversity and inclusion. All members from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Prior to the official appointment to the university, the candidate(s) selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation as required.