Position Summary:
The Department of Supply Chain Management (SCM) at Rutgers Business School invites applications from students in the Rutgers Ph.D. in Management Program for a non-tenure track position as Lecturer at the rank of Instructor of Professional Practice in SCM to begin on January 1, 2021. The term of appointment will be 18 months (January 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022).
Requirements:
Applicants must be registered students in the PhD in Management Program at Rutgers Business School with a background specialization in SCM, operations management, industrial engineering, or a closely related discipline. Successful candidates must have the capability to teach effectively in undergraduate and graduate programs, and should also have a strong interest in collaborating with academic faculty for research projects and in pursuing external grants. Demonstrated ability to teach demand planning, lean manufacturing and six-sigma, service management, business logistics, supply chain risk and disruption management or related courses is highly preferred.
Responsibilities:
The teaching load will be four courses per year, including demand planning, service management, lean manufacturing and six-sigma, business logistics, supply chain risk and disruption management. Other subjects will be considered as required by course offerings and the individual's skill. Research responsibility is to collaborate with faculty for high quality research projects and publications. Service responsibilities include undergraduate student academic advising and mentoring, and assisting academic and research events organizations.
Compensation will be commensurate with background and experience, but will range between $35,000 to $37,000 for the academic year.
The SCM Department at Rutgers Business School offers programs at the Ph.D., MBA, M.S. and undergraduate levels, and, together with the Rutgers Center for Supply Chain Management, develops and runs domestic and international executive training programs. SCM courses are offered at both the Newark and New Brunswick campuses of Rutgers University during the day, evenings, and weekends, with continuously ever-growing student demand. The Rutgers SCM program has over 148 corporations as educational partners, and is highly ranked in the nation. In 2018, Gartner named it #2 (undergraduate) and #5 (graduate) in North America, while US News and World Report ranked it #6 (Graduate) and #17 (Undergraduate). The Financial Times ranked the Rutgers MBA program #7 worldwide in Manufacturing/Logistics in 2017. The department's success has drawn many employers to Rutgers Business School to recruit SCM students, to launch joint research projects, and to deliver joint executive trainings. The role of SCM instructors/professors of professional practice is critical to the continued success of Rutgers SCM programs and offerings.
Rutgers University is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. Applications received by October 15, 2020 are guaranteed full consideration. Applicants should submit a package consisting of curriculum vitae, cover letter, and at least three reference letters.
Minimum Education and Experience:
Applicants must be registered students in the PhD in Management Program at Rutgers Business School with a background specialization in SCM, operations management, industrial engineering, or a closely related discipline. Successful candidates must have the capability to teach effectively in undergraduate and graduate programs, and should also have a strong interest in collaborating with academic faculty for research projects and in pursuing external grants. Demonstrated ability to teach demand planning, lean manufacturing and six-sigma, service management, business logistics, supply chain risk and disruption management or related courses is highly preferred.
Posting Number: 20FA0833
Location: Rutgers University-Newark
