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<p class="MsoNormal">Please post to the logprofs list. Thanks –Cliff<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Below is the description of the open position we have at Auburn that was posted a few months ago. We have clarified our needs somewhat and are looking for an experienced professor (bias toward hiring a full professor) that will have a
focus of (a) continuing to produce high quality research, and (b) assisting the department in developing new graduate education offerings. Those interested should contact me directly.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Best regards,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">C. Clifford Defee, Ph.D.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">EBSCO Industries Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">Raymond J. Harbert College of Business<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">Auburn University<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""><a href="mailto:cliff.defee@auburn.edu">cliff.defee@auburn.edu</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">334.844.8186<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt">Position Announcement<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><i><span style="font-size:16.0pt">Auburn University<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><i><span style="font-size:16.0pt">Endowed Chair in Supply Chain Management<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Position</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">: The Harbert College of Business, Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama anticipates an opening for a qualified,
tenure track Full or Senior Associate Professor in Supply Chain Management for Fall Semester, 2014. This is a new position in the SCM program with an undergraduate major that generates more than 100 graduates annually. A three-course SCM concentration is
also offered in the MBA program. The SCM faculty consists of nine tenured, tenure-track, or professionally qualified faculty members.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Qualifications</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">: Applicants must have an earned doctorate in business administration or management with a concentration
in logistics, marketing channels, operations, procurement, supply chain management, or transportation. Additional qualifications include:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Very strong supply chain oriented research record evidenced by publications in leading academic journals.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Sustained record of excellence in teaching and the ability to teach a variety of SCM courses.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Demonstrated skill in developing and expanding relationships with supply chain companies and professional organizations.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The selected candidate will be required to meet eligibility requirements to work in the U.S. on the date the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of
employment.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Candidate must be able to communicate effectively in English.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Given these qualifications, our goal is to hire a full or senior associate professor.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Responsibilities</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">: Successful applicants will be expected to maintain an outstanding research program and assume
a leadership role helping to outline the future path for this growing program, including development of our planned supply chain center of excellence. Reduced teaching responsibilities in the undergraduate and/or MBA curriculums are planned for this position.
Successful applicants will participate significantly in program outreach efforts to expand relationships with supply chain companies and professional organizations.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Application Process</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">: Review of application materials will continue until a qualified candidate is selected and recommended
for appointment. To be actively considered for this position, interested candidates must submit a brief cover letter outlining their interest in the position and curriculum vitae (including at least three references that will be contacted at a later date)
to:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> Dr. Cliff Defee<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> EBSCO Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.5in;text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Auburn University<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> 405 W. Magnolia Avenue – Suite 403<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> Auburn, AL 36849-5240<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">
</span><a href="mailto:cliff.defee@auburn.edu"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">cliff.defee@auburn.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> Fax: 334-844-4927<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center">Auburn University has accredited undergraduate, EMBA, MBA, and Management PhD programs.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center">Auburn University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center">Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.<o:p></o:p></p>
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