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Posted: 27-Oct-22
Location: Bowling Green, Kentucky
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 155040
The Department of Management at the Western Kentucky University Gordon Ford College of Business invites candidates to submit their qualifications for a traditional-track, tenure-eligible, faculty appointment at the rank of assistant/associate professor with focus in supply chain and/or logistics. The anticipated starts date for this position is August, 2023.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach classes at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels in areas of supply chain management and logistics, including topics such as: Supply Chain Management, Sourcing and Procurement Management, Logistics and Transportation, Operations Management, Decision Modeling, Warehousing, etc. The candidate should also be able to work collegially with faculty and have the willingness and ability to provide service to the institution, profession and community.
Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of students, faculty, and staff are integral to this position.
We especially encourage applications from candidates who can bring diverse perspectives and experiences to the campus and our undergraduate and graduate student populations.
Job Requirements:
The position requires an earned Ph.D. degree (or ABD with anticipated completion by August, 2023) in Supply Chain Management, Logistics and Transportation, Operations Management, or a closely related field from an AACSB accredited institution. Candidates must also demonstrate evidence of:
- Teaching effectiveness in related fields
- A strong research record or high potential for research productivity
- Willingness and ability to develop and sustain partnerships with industry
- Excellent communication skills
Additional Information:
Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.
Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.
Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/University ADA Services (EEO). To request an accommodation, report/express a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Mr. Joshua Hayes, EEO Director/Title IX Investigator/University ADA Coordinator, via email at joshua.hayes@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-5121.
The University is also required to investigate complaints of sex and gender-based harassment, also a form of discrimination, and has designated the Title IX Coordinator as the individual responsible for coordinating the investigation and response to such complaints. The Title IX Coordinator for the University is Ms. Ena Demir, who can be contacted via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.
Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php
