[Logprofs] Virginia Commonwealth University Professional Faculty Position

[Jason Merrick]

*Instructor or Assistant Professor of Practice*

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The Department of Supply Chain Management & Analytics (SCMA) houses the
undergraduate and master’s programs in Supply Chain Management and the
master’s programs in Decision Analytics. The department actively engages
with local, national, and international professional associations and
collaborates with industry partners through student initiatives and
research projects.

The department recently launched the only Bachelor of Science in Supply
Chain Management program in the Commonwealth of Virginia. We also continue
to offer a Master of Supply Chain Management degree and oversee the School
of Business’s coursework in Analytics. The department currently consists of
ten full-time faculty members. For more information about the department
and its programs, visit the *Department Website*
<https://business.vcu.edu/academics/supply-chain-management-and-analytics/>.
A full list of SCMA coursework is available in the *VCU Bulletin*
<https://bulletin.vcu.edu/azcourses/scma/>.

*Duties & Responsibilities:*

Tenure-ineligible faculty members focus primarily on the undergraduate
programs, with potential opportunities at the graduate level. Courses are
offered during the fall and spring semesters at VCU’s Monroe Park Campus.
Below are the primary responsibilities associated with this position:

   - Teach four courses (12 credit hours) per semester at the undergraduate
   or graduate level.
   - Contribute to departmental and university service, including committee
   work, student mentoring, recruitment activities, and industry engagement.
   - Develop and refine courses to align with industry needs and best
   practices.
   - Engage with industry professionals through applied projects, case
   studies, and guest lectures.
   - Provide academic and career mentorship to students, including advising
   on industry trends, certifications, internships, and career pathways.
   - Incorporate innovative teaching methods, including online, hybrid, and
   experiential learning approaches, to enhance student engagement and
   learning outcomes.
   - Assist with program assessment, accreditation reporting, and
   continuous improvement initiatives to ensure compliance with AACSB or other
   accreditation standards.
   - Support and advise student organizations related to supply chain
   management, analytics, or operations, fostering industry connections and
   professional development.
   - Optional: Participate in supplemental summer teaching and executive
   education assignments.

*Minimum Qualifications: *

   - Instructor of Practice Rank: Master’s Degree in Supply Chain
   Management, Operations Management, Business Analytics, or related field,
   or, Assistant Professor of Practice (non tenure-track) Rank: Terminal
   degree (PhD, DBA, etc.) Supply Chain Management, Operations Management,
   Business Analytics, or related field.
   - Proficiency in instructional technology, Learning Management Systems,
   and familiarity with analytical tools.
   - Ability and willingness to teach a range of courses currently offered
   by the department.
   - Experience in global supply chain management, sustainability, or
   digital supply chain transformation.


   - Demonstrated participation in activities including one or more of the
   following:
      - presentations to academic and professional audiences,
      - serving on boards of directors of organizations whose work is
      related to the mission of the School of Business,
      - serving in a leadership role in professional associations,
      - attending continuing professional education events, or
      - maintaining professional licenses and certifications.
   - Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect,
   professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and
   students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as
   a faculty member at VCU

*Preferred Qualifications:*

   - Demonstrated industry engagement experience, such as collaborating
   with corporate partners, running executive education programs, coordinating
   or developing initiatives within an academic setting.
   - Experience in organizing industry-facing or student-facing events,
   including business meetings, networking events, panel discussions, or
   conferences.
   - Relevant industry experience and/or professional certifications (e.g.,
   APICS CPIM, CSCP, CPSM, PMP, Six Sigma, CAP, etc.).
   - Experience with ERP/MPC Systems, Python, R, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, or
   other relevant industry software.
   - Proven ability to manage and deliver multiple courses per semester.
   - Experience in developing new courses or enhancing existing curricula.
   - Interest in opportunities for summer teaching and executive education,
   subject to availability and departmental needs.
   - Proven ability or strong potential to secure external funding through
   grants, corporate partnerships, or industry collaborations.
   - Active participation or leadership in relevant professional
   organizations (e.g., ISM, ASCM, CSCMP, INFORMS) at the local, regional, or
   national level.

*Application Process:*

Candidates should upload their application that includes: a cover letter,
curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements, and the names and
e-mail addresses of four references. Reference letters will be requested by
the search committee only for the short-listed candidates. Only complete
applications that meet the required qualifications will be considered.

Apply here:
https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/1212/aw/applicationForm/initApplication.asp?lJobID=45001736&sLanguage=en-us&sSourcePointer=aw&lJobSourceTypeID=796

Review of applications will start immediately, and will continue until
filled.

For additional information, please contact search committee chair Jason
Merrick (jrmerric at vcu.edu).

*Additional Information:*

All full-time university faculty are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits
package that includes: comprehensive health benefits, paid leave and
holiday leave, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred
annuity and cash match programs, generous tuition benefit, employee
discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career
development and more. Learn more about VCU’s benefits *here*
<https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/benefits/faculty-benefits/>.

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.

*Salary Range: *$100,000 - $135,000

*FLSA Exemption Status:* Exempt

*ORP Eligible: *Yes

*Flexible Work Arrangement: *Hybrid

*Rank: *Instructor

*Tenure: *Ineligible

*Months: *9 months


Jason R. W. Merrick
Professor, Supply Chain Management and Analytics
School of Business
Virginia Commonwealth University
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