[Logprofs] Position Announcement - University of North Texas - Clinical Position in Operations Management / Supply Chain Management

[Ogden, Jeffrey]

Dear Colleagues,
The University of North Texas (UNT), College of Business Department of Marketing, Logistics and Operations Management invites applications for a non-tenure track Clinical position in Operations Management/Logistics/Supply Chain Management. We seek an individual with significant experience in the Operations Management/Logistics/Supply Chain Management discipline, with the ability and experience to teach undergraduate and graduate courses.

The discipline experience could be in any areas related to the supply chain management profession (examples may include, but are not limited to, production and operations management, supply chain management, purchasing, logistics, new product development, global supply chain, technology and consulting).

Duties will include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in multiple areas of operations management, logistics, or purchasing; developing curriculum and courses; serving the department, university and community; and assisting with accreditation and re-accreditation efforts.

An additional responsibility will include connecting students and faculty to relevant industry projects and engagements. We believe there is tremendous growth potential in the DFW area for the University of North Texas.

Rank assignment (Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor) will be based on experience and education. Salary is commensurate with AACSB standards for an Assistant professor in Business.

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit - and takes actions to prevent - discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, family status, genetic information, citizenship or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates and takes remedial action when appropriate.
The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.
Minimum Qualifications
The successful candidate will be qualified for appointment at the rank of Clinical Professor (Assistant or Associate) and possess a terminal degree (Ph.D., DBA or equivalent) in Business (such as Operations Management, Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or Technology), Inter-Organizational Psychology (to include Organizational Behavior and Leadership), Educational Leadership, Industrial Engineering or a degree in a closely-related field. We will also consider Non-U.S. terminal degrees (Ph.D., DBA or equivalent). Highly qualified ABD candidates who will have their degree completed within one year of their hire date will also be considered.

The successful candidate will also have significant professional, technical, or managerial experience in a discipline related to operations management, logistics, purchasing, global business, engineering or supply chain management. Significant experience is interpreted as at least five years of duties and responsibilities. Examples of effective communication (both written and oral), team building and collegiality will be evaluated during the interview process.
Preferred Qualifications
Extensive work experience in Operations Management, Logistics, Purchasing or Supply Chain Management or a related business field at a senior executive level. Extensive experience is interpreted as at least 10 years of duties and responsibilities. Additional preferred qualifications include teaching experience at the college level, a strong background presenting in intercompany/intracompany settings or professional seminars.

We actively integrate our non-tenure track faculty into all aspects of our mission. As such it is considered a plus if a perspective candidate demonstrates an ability to support projects with the McNatt Institute for Logistics Research and the Center for Logistics and Supply Chain Management Research. These are typically industry oriented projects that are similar to consulting work. This work is important to infuse recent industry advances into our undergraduate and graduate classroom experience along with providing strong value to our industry partners. This types of project provide additional salary sources. UNT has an active technology incubator and technology transfer infrastructure and welcomes all faculty engagement and ideas. Experience with business development and project management is welcome. Opportunities exist to work with the UNT Professional Development Institute to engage in consulting, training and executive education. These types of efforts are critical elements of our Carnegie Tier 1 research strategy.

The preferred candidate will have the ability to help lead efforts to ensure relevant work ready skills are included into the undergraduate curriculum. The proposed candidate will support faculty team efforts aimed at increasing student placement rates, increasing starting salaries and student internship rates.

The candidate's ability to create a research agenda is also welcome. Professional association memberships, awards and certifications will be a plus.
Application Process and Deadline
Individuals are invited to view the following website (facultyjobs.unt.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=53072) to apply.  Initial review of the applicants will begin on March 15th, 2018 and will continue until the search closes.  Applicants will be required to submit their Curriculum Vita, a cover letter, a list of names and contact information of three references and a statement of teaching philosophy.
Questions can be directed to the faculty search committee chair, Jeff Ogden, at jeffrey.ogden at unt.edu<mailto:jeffrey.ogden at unt.edu>.

Jeffrey A. Ogden, Ph.D.
Professor of Operations Management and Chair
Department of Marketing, Logistics, and Operations Management
College of Business
University of North Texas


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