Lecturer - IT Supply Chain Management - 17762

ATTENTION:

The Department of Information Technology and Supply Chain Management in the College of Business and Economics at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has a fixed-term, nine-month, 100% Instructional Academic Staff opening beginning August 2022. This is a full-time position with responsibilities for teaching undergraduate courses in supply chain management and service to the university and community.

Academic staff positions are provided fixed term appointments with annual renewals unless otherwise noted. Reappointment for subsequent terms is dependent upon performance, university funding and external forces.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• M.B.A. from an AACSB accredited institution or Masters degree related to the fields of teaching
• Academic background should include courses in supply chain management, transportation management, or quantitative/operations research methods
• Recent professional experience substantial in duration and responsibility at the time of hire in the discipline

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated commitment to teaching with an emphasis on promoting the success of undergraduate students and serving as an active member of the university community
• The ability to teach a variety of undergraduate courses in supply chain management is required
• Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds
• Candidates with a supply chain analytics background will be preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Full-Time teaching responsibilities include:

1. Teaching undergraduate courses in the supply chain management domain such as supply chain analytics, logistics, purchasing, and operations planning.
2. Faculty members serve as advisors/mentors to students and are encouraged to engage students in undergraduate research or other scholarly and creative activities.
3. Service responsibilities include committee service at the departmental, college, and university levels as well as participation in community organizations as relevant to the candidate’s expertise and interest.
4. Faculty at UW-W may be required to teach traditional, online, and/or in a hybrid format, or courses in the evenings or on weekends.
5. Faculty may also elect to teach New Student Seminars or possibly lead outreach activities geared toward improving student success.
6. Faculty will also develop curriculum within the supply chain program.

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION:

The Department of Information Technology and Supply Chain Management ( http://www.uww.edu/cobe/itscm ) is one of the seven departments in the College of Business and Economics ( http://www.uww.edu/cobe ). There are 20 full-time faculty and staff members supporting nearly 400 undergraduate majors and minors with emphases in business analysis, data analytics, networking and security, project management, supply chain operations management, global sourcing and logistics analytics. The College of Business and Economics at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is the largest AACSB-accredited business school in the state of Wisconsin. The College enrolls approximately 3,500 business undergraduate students and offers 15 majors and 26 emphases. Nearly 1,100 graduate students are enrolled in a breadth of online and on-campus programs, including the Masters of Business Administration (with 12 unique emphases, including Supply Chain Management), Master of Science in Cybersecurity, Master of Science in Data Analytics, Master of Science in Environmental Health and Safety, Master of Science in Finance, Master of Science in Marketing, Master of Science in Education in School Business Management, Master of Science in Applied Biotechnology, and the Doctorate of Business Administration.

CAMPUS INFORMATION:

UW-Whitewater ( http://www.uww.edu ) is the largest regional comprehensive university within the UW System and enjoys a reputation as a high-quality residential campus located near the scenic Kettle Moraine State Forest in southeastern Wisconsin. UW-Whitewater is situated on 400 acres of land and has an annual budget of more than $219 million. UW-Whitewater is located in the community of Whitewater, which has 14,622 residents and is within convenient driving distance to the metropolitan areas of Madison, Milwaukee and Chicago. The university enrolls more than 12,000 students in more than 50 majors housed within four academic colleges. UW-Whitewater also offers 16 master’s degrees and a Doctorate in Business Administration. The university’s strategic plan can be found at: www.uww.edu/strategic-plan. It has a special mission within the UW System to serve students with disabilities and, as such, embraces the principles of universal design and is one of the most accessible campuses in the state. UW-Whitewater is a Division III NCAA university and member of WIAC (http://wiacsports.com). The campus has over 200 student organizations and is a vital economic engine for southeastern Wisconsin.

UW-Whitewater is committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally and ethnically diverse campus environment, building a diverse faculty and staff with expertise and interest in serving students with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, abilities and other distinct characteristics in respectful, sensitive and understanding ways. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans.

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 26-campus University of Wisconsin System ( https://www.wisconsin.edu ).

Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).

UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.

For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see http://www.uww.edu/asfr. If you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

UW System employees receive an excellent benefits package. To learn more about the UW System’s comprehensive benefits package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure.

SPECIAL NOTES:

UW-Whitewater embraces AAC&U’s LEAP principles ( http://www.uww.edu/leap ) and emphasizes student, staff and faculty participation in High-Impact Practices ( https://www.aacu.org/resources/high-impact-practices ). The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs ( http://www.uww.edu/orsp ) provides support for faculty scholarly and creative activities as well as other opportunities to apply for reassigned time and/or other resources to support research activities. UW-Whitewater faculty and staff also have access to technology transfer and research resources provided by WiSys ( https://www.wisys.org ).

CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT:

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources. UW-Whitewater is not an e-verify employer, therefore STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:

Applications received by December 13, 2021 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are unable to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at (262) 472-1072 or hrstudent@uww.edu .

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Anna Land
Search Committee Chair
Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management
262-472-5441
landa@uww.edu

TO APPLY:

Complete applications will include online submission of the following materials:

• Cover letter/letter of interest
• Curriculum Vita or resume
• Names and contact information for three professional references (letters of recommendation may be solicited at a later time)
• Copies of unofficial graduate transcripts (Official transcripts will be required if offered the position)

This Job Opening ID is: 17762



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