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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear Colleagues,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:120%">The Department of Supply Chain Management in the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas invites applications and nominations for a tenure$B!>(Btrack position in Supply Chain Management at the
Assistant, Associate or Full level, beginning 2020. <a name="_Hlk12979453">The ideal candidate is a
</a><a name="_Hlk12975270"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk12979453">collegial, full-portfolio scholar with exceptional research, teaching, service, and industry engagement who will increase the productivity and reputation of the department.
</span><o:p></o:p></a></span></p>
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<p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:10.0pt;mso-add-space:auto"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Required Qualifications:
</span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Candidates must have:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">A completed Ph.D. in supply chain management or closely related field from an AACSB accredited business school prior to the start date.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Demonstrated the capability to publish empirical research in top$B!>(Btier SCM journals with an emphasis on the SCM Journal List<sup>TM</sup>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-top:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.5pt;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 a record of high$B!>(Bquality teaching in supply chain management courses (purchasing/procurement, logistics, or<span style="letter-spacing:-.05pt">
</span>operations management).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-top:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.5pt;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">High-quality oral and written communication skills.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:10.0pt;mso-add-space:auto"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Preferred Qualifications:
</span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The ideal candidate would also have:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.5pt;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">A demonstrated record of engagement with industry professionals.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.5pt;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 the ability to work effectively and collaboratively as a contributing member of a supply chain management faculty team.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.5pt;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 the ability to teach and mentor doctoral students.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.5pt;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">3 or more years of industry work experience.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.5pt;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">Experience teaching courses with a high degree of student$B!>(Bindustry interaction.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.5pt;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">Experience teaching in face$B!>(Bto$B!>(Bface, hybrid/blended, and online formats.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-top:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.5pt;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 the ability to teach in an executive MBA program.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:10.5pt;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 a record of providing high-quality college and university service (consistent with career stage).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyTextCxSpMiddle" style="margin-right:16.8pt;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:120%">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:120%">The University of Arkansas is a land grant, nationally$B!>!>!>(Bcompetitive, student$B!>!>!>(Bcentered, research university serving Arkansas and the world. The University has approximately 27,000 students, of which roughly
6,000 are in the Walton College. The SCM department has educational programming at all levels, including Executive Education and a Ph.D. program with an emphasis in supply chain management, and is highly ranked on the SCM Journal List<sup>TM</sup> of high
impact empirical journals for SCM scholars.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:19.7pt;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The Walton College is a Top 30 research$B!>(Boriented public business school uniquely situated in a diverse, inclusive learning community, perfectly situated to engage
with top corporations and emerging entrepreneurs and technologies on the business issues of today. Opportunities for corporate engagement span several major industry sectors including retail, logistics and transportation, healthcare among others. Our location
in Northwest Arkansas allows us to form research partnerships with leading global corporations in a variety of disciplines to address current and future issues facing worldwide business. In addition to major corporate partners located in Northwest Arkansas,
we have favorable proximity to other major markets including Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Wichita, Kansas City, Memphis, Dallas, and St. Louis.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></h2>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Walton$B!G(Bs affirming culture supports all students, faculty and staff and maximizes each individual$B!G(Bs chance to learn, grow and succeed. Our faculty is recognized worldwide for its groundbreaking research and its teaching excellence,
with several members designated as distinguished professors and university professors.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:22.8pt;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Through our recruitment efforts, we strive to engage underrepresented groups of faculty, staff and students in unique ways as we seek answers to push business
in exciting new directions in Arkansas, the nation and the world.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:120%">The city of Fayetteville is located in the northwest corner of the state. It is a city of approximately 83,000 with a regional population of approximately 500,000. The region boasts one of the highest employment
growth rates and is consistently listed among the most desirable places to live in the U.S. A number of Fortune 500 companies are headquartered in Northwest Arkansas, including Walmart, Tyson Foods, and J.B. Hunt.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:120%">To be actively considered for this position, interested candidates must submit a brief cover letter describing their interest in the position, a curriculum vitae (including at least three references that will
be contacted at a later date), and copies of teacher evaluation scores and student comments for the past two years. Application materials should be submitted via the applicant portal:
</span><a href="http://jobs.uark.edu/postings/35847" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:120%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#195D8B;background:white">http://jobs.uark.edu/postings/35847</span></a>.
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:120%">Candidates without an established research record may also submit copies of research in-process. Complete applications submitted by September 9, 2019, will receive full consideration, but applications will be
accepted until the position is filled.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:120%"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">For more information regarding this search, please contact:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h2 style="margin-left:.5in;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Rodney W. Thomas, Ph.D.<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<h2 style="margin-left:.5in;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Search Committee Chair<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<h2 style="margin-left:.5in;mso-add-space:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:101%">Sam M. Walton College of Business 354 WCOB University of Arkansas<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:101%">rthomas@walton.uark.edu<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:120%">The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution committed to achieving diversity in its faculty. Therefore, the university is especially interested in applications from qualified candidates who
would contribute to the diversity of our academic departments. The university welcomes applications without regard to age, race/color, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status,
military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act and persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States
on the first day of employment.<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Rodney Thomas, Ph.D.</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Associate Professor<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Department of Supply Chain Management</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Sam M. Walton College of Business</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">University of Arkansas</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">e-mail: <a href="mailto:rthomas@walton.uark.edu">
<span style="color:#0563C1;font-weight:normal">rthomas@walton.uark.edu</span></a> </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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