Lecturer of Supply Chain Management

Position Title:
Lecturer of Supply Chain Management

Appointment Type:
Faculty

Job Description:

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Department of Supply Chain Management in the Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University invites applications to fill a part-time term faculty position with primary teaching responsibilities starting August 2024, with an initial one-year term and possibility of renewal.

The candidate’s responsibilities will include developing and teaching undergraduate and master’s-level graduate courses in Supply Chain Management. The areas of teaching include Process Management, Project Management, Purchasing and Supply Management, Supply Chain Analytics, Supply Chain Planning & Control, Transportation, and other related areas as needed. Successful candidates will also be expected to contribute to the department’s growing programs in terms of committee services and industry engagement. In general, all Ivy faculty members are expected to provide a high-quality education that prepares students for real-world experiences and successful employment.

Specific to teaching responsibilities, the candidate must be able to prepare well-organized syllabi and teaching plans that reflect the program objectives and expectations, conduct well-prepared class sessions that effectively deliver the course content and engage students, administer meaningful and relevant assignments, and grade students’ work with an emphasis on student development. The actual teaching load is dependent on the department’s needs and is negotiable.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• MBA degree or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• Prior professional experience in Supply Chain Management.
• Prior teaching experience at the college level.
• Demonstrated passion and commitment to student success.

Department/Program & College Description

The Department of Supply Chain Management is composed of 12 tenured and tenure-track faculty members and three term faculty members. The department enjoys a strong reputation in faculty research and student focus. Our department constantly ranks among the top 10 in the world for empirical supply chain management research. We offer nationally ranked undergraduate and graduate supply chain management programs. Our department actively engages industry partners in different ways, including the Ivy Supply Chain Forum. 

The Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University, established in 1984, furthers Iowa State University’s land-grant ideals by training students to be knowledgeable and ethical communicators, leaders, collaborators, and problem solvers through impactful research, innovative teaching, and community engagement.

The college offers undergraduate, graduate, and Ph.D. programs and is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). Less than five percent of business schools worldwide receive this accreditation. Additional information can be found at https://www.ivybusiness.iastate.edu .

Department Unit/Website:

https://www.ivybusiness.iastate.edu/about-ivy/academic-departments/supply-chain-management/

Proposed Start Date:
August 16, 2024

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
May 15, 2025

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
09 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Part time

Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
3) Contact Information for Three References
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans;
• Generous leave plans;
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa);
• Life insurance and long-term disability;
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Wellbeing program.

Original Posting Date:
February 20, 2024

Posting Close Date:
March 21, 2024

Job Requisition Number:
R14067