[Logprofs] Hiring Assistant Professor of Supply Chain & Analytics

[Honey Zimmerman]

Link to Official Posting and to Apply
<https://wiu.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=198423>

*About Western Illinois University:*

Recognized as a "Best Midwestern College" by the Princeton Review. Western
Illinois University, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, serves
nearly 5,500 students at its traditional, residential campus in Macomb, IL
and its metropolitan, non-residential branch campus in Moline, IL.


*Job Description:*

APPOINTMENT: Full-time, tenure-track appointment beginning August 20, 2026.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate and
graduate instruction in both traditional in-person and online formats in
the areas of supply chain/logistics and business analytics, with a primary
emphasis on equipping students and professionals with skills needed to
effectively manage operations and supply chains in an increasingly complex,
data-driven business environment. A minimum teaching load of 3/3 is
required. Candidates are expected to maintain an active research agenda
consistent with AACSB Scholarly Academic (SA) qualification. Service to the
School, College, University, profession, and community is expected,
including engagement with business and industry partners.

RANK & SALARY: Assistant Professor, 9-month appointment. $8,440 - $9,378
per month, commensurate with experience.

Western Illinois University employees may be eligible for a variety of
State of Illinois benefits.

These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central
Management Services (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans,
(HMO's, OAP's, QCHP, and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life
Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long-Term
Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts (HAS, MCAP, and DCAP), 403(b)
Supplemental Retirement Plans and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans.

Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities
Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for
employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.

Other benefits available to eligible employees include: paid time-off,
Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Waiver programs, and discounts to the
local YMCA. For a full list of benefits as a WIU employee, please visit our
Benefits Homepage: http://www.wiu.edu/human_resources/benefits/.

For questions on benefits, or eligibility, contact our benefits team at
HR-Benefits at wiu.edu or by calling 309-298-1971.


*Requirements:*

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

   - An earned Ph.D. or D.B.A. in Supply Chain Management, Logistics,
   Operations & Supply Management, or a closely-related field from an
   AACSB-accredited institution, *OR *a Ph.D./DBA in a related business
   field with a dissertation focused on supply chain management or logistics.
   ABD candidates may be considered if degree completion is expected prior to
   appointment.
   - Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in
   Business/Supply Chain Analytics, Supply Chain Risk Management, and two of
   the following courses: Logistics/Transportation & Distribution; Purchasing
   & Supply Management; Project Management; Supply Chain & Operations
   Management.
   - Demonstrated ability to teach in both in-person and online formats,
   with a commitment to high-quality, student-centered instruction.
   - Demonstrated potential for maintaining AACSB Scholarly Academic (SA)
   qualification through peer-reviewed research in supply chain management,
   logistics, operations, analytics, or related areas.
   - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated
   commitment to teaching, research, and service.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

   - Established record of high-quality scholarship in supply chain
   management, logistics, operations, analytics, or related fields, consistent
   with AACSB SA qualification.
   - Independent teaching experience in supply chain management, business
   analytics, logistics, or operations management.
   - Experience integrating industry-based projects, real-world datasets,
   simulations, or experiential learning into SCM and analytics courses.
   - Proficiency with analytics and SCM technologies, such as Python, R,
   SQL, Tableau, Power BI, SAP, optimization platforms, DAT or Sonar, or
   similar
   - Professional certifications, such as CSCMP SCPro, APICS/ASCM CPIM
   (Certified in Planning and Inventory Management), PMP (Project Management
   Professional), Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt (ASQ or equivalent), CSCA
   (Certified Supply Chain Analytics Professional), or similar.
   - Demonstrated ability to engage with business and industry partners or
   supervise applied supply chain and analytics initiatives.

*For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionally
accredited degree-granting institution of higher education (or equivalent
from an international accrediting body). Unless otherwise stated, the
degree must be conferred at the time of appointment. *

*Dr. Honey Zimmerman* | Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Management
School of Accounting & Business Administration
Western Illinois University
Stipes Hall 414P | 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455
309-298-1152 (office)
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