Assistant Professor of Project and Supply Chain Management

Assistant Professor of Project and Supply Chain Management


Assistant Professor of Project and Supply Chain Management

Penn State Beaver invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Project and Supply Chain Management, tenure track, 36 weeks, to begin August 2021, or as negotiated.

Penn State Beaver is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

Responsibilities: Teach three courses (9 credits) each semester using traditional, hybrid, video conferencing, and online delivery methods. Teaching assignments may include introductory courses in business statistics and introductory and advanced courses in project and supply chain management (such as operations planning and control, purchasing and materials management, warehousing and terminal management, logistics systems analysis and design, and electronic business management). SAP proficiency strongly preferred. Publish in high quality refereed journals and present at national/international conferences. Participate in professional development and in course, curriculum, and program development. Advise students and participate in campus, university, and community service activities. Engage in diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

This position is part of a 12 campus Penn State consortium that delivers the regional baccalaureate program in Project and Supply Chain Management. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with faculty at the other campuses to deliver a portion of the curriculum to multiple campuses using a variety of distance delivery methods.

Qualifications: Ability to support diverse student body and campus community, including appreciation and respect of differences in race and ethnicity, gender and sexual orientation, religious affiliation, age and life experience, nationality and language, and in physical capabilities. We actively look for faculty with a commitment to supporting diversity in their various roles.

Ph.D. in or ABD (if appropriate) in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field. Evidence of potential in research and publication is expected. Commitment to high-quality instruction in a student-centered environment is expected. Interest in active and collaborative learning, the instructional use of technology, and hybrid and online teaching is an advantage. Prior college-level and online teaching experience preferred. Enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary environment is important.

Penn State University is a multi-campus public land-grant university that improves the lives of the people of Pennsylvania, the nation, and the world. Our instructional mission includes undergraduate, graduate, and continuing and distance education informed by scholarship and research. Our research, scholarship, and creative activities promote human and economic development through the expansion of knowledge and its applications in the natural and applied sciences, social sciences, arts, humanities, and the professions.

Penn State Beaver is one of more than 20 Penn State campuses state-wide. It is a student-centered campus of approximately 550 students. The coursework for the first two years of more than 160 Penn State baccalaureate majors is offered, as well as 9 baccalaureate degrees. Students and faculty at Penn State Beaver have all of the resources of a major research university at their disposal, but in a small college atmosphere. Class sizes are small, and the student/faculty ratio is low, so students can receive much individual attention. Our faculty members are committed to providing a high-quality educational experience to their students and are actively engaged in research. Our students receive a world-class education delivered in a small campus setting and have opportunities to participate in undergraduate research projects supervised by faculty members. For more information about the Beaver campus, visit http://beaver.psu.edu/.

Inquiries about the position should be addressed to Professor Carey McDougall, Director of Academic Affairs, cem33psu.edu.

For full consideration, applicants are required to submit one pdf that includes the following:

• Cover letter, curriculum vitae
  
• Teaching philosophy
  
• Recent student teaching evaluations
  
• Contact information for 3 or more references (letters are not required)
  
• Diversity statement that details how their teaching, service and/or professional development has supported the success of students from diverse and/or underrepresented backgrounds (applicants who have not yet had the opportunity for such experiences should note their plans for such work)
  
  Closing Date: Application review begins immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate is found.
  
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  CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: For more about safety at Penn State, and to review the Annual Security Report which contains information about crime statistics and other safety and security matters, please go to http://www.police.psu.edu/clery/, which will also provide you with detail on how to request a hard copy of the Annual Security Report.
  
  Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
  
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