Assistant/Associate Professor in Operations & Supply Chain Management - School of Management

The University of Michigan‐Flint seeks highly qualified applicants for a tenure‐track position in Operations & Supply Chain Management, beginning Fall 2022.  A commitment to, and evidence of teaching excellence is expected, with experience and interest in teaching online and hybrid/mixed mode courses is preferred.  Preference may be given to candidates who can teach multiple supply chain electives such as six-sigma, sustainable supply chains, procurement, and business analytics.

UM-Flint is an excellent institution for candidates looking for a balance between teaching and research, with a three course per term teaching load and generous support for research.  Faculty in the department are research active, targeting and publishing in well-regarded peer-reviewed journals.  Salary will be competitive with other AACSB Accredited institutions and we offer guaranteed summer research support for two years for incoming faculty as well as a generous research/travel budget.

Our academic programs enjoy a substantial reputation for quality, including being named the in the top 20 online BBA programs in the country and a Tier One MBA program ranking by CEO Magazine. Please see https://www.umflint.edu/som/rankings-recognitions/ for more information. The city of Flint is re-inventing itself to become a cosmopolitan campus town.  Please visit https://www.umflint.edu/explore-flint to learn more about the city.

Class sizes at UM-Flint are small, typically consisting of 15-45 (max) students. Additionally, as part of the University of Michigan system, UM-Flint offers excellent health care and retirement benefits. Please visit http://www.umflint.edu/som/ to learn more about the School.

    Qualifications

Candidates should possess a relevant earned doctorate from an AACSB or similarly accredited institution by the start date (ABDs who indicate a high potential for completion prior to start date will be considered), with evidence of teaching responsibilities at both the undergraduate (required) and graduate (desired) levels.

A record of significant scholarship is required for those seeking appointment to Associate Professor, while evidence of potential significant scholarship in refereed journals is expected for those seeking appointment to Assistant Professor.

Application Instructions

Materials are only being accepted via Interfolio.  Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest stating candidate experience and qualifications for the position, their fit for our school and why they are interested in our position, a curriculum vitae, two research samples, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and contact information for at least three references.  Applicants must upload their application materials to: http://apply.interfolio.com/96755 in order to be considered for the position. 

Qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds are welcome to apply and will be treated equally without any preferential or discriminatory treatment, consistent with the University of Michigan’s commitment to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons.

To ensure full consideration, please submit all application materials by November 7, 2021.  While screening of applications will begin November 8, 2021, all applications received by November 14, 2021 will receive full consideration and review of applications will continue until the position is filled. The preferred starting date is August 29, 2022.

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.