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The Supply Chain & Analytics (SC&A) Department in the College of Business Administration at the University of Missouri-St. Louis invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position, beginning Fall 2022. Applicants are expected to have a solid research record and excellent teaching performance in supply chain management, purchasing, logistics, operations management, business analytics or other related fields. The position requires strong research potential (at Assistant Professor level), a solid research record (at Associate Professor level), and a commitment to teaching excellence. Applicants should also be interested in building academic strength in the department, collaborating on research grants, and active involvement in our doctoral programs (PhD and DBA), our MBA and new MS in Supply Chain Analytics, and our BSBA emphases in supply chain management and business analytics. Qualified candidates will possess (or expect to have completed) a doctoral degree in a directly related field from an AACSB-accredited institution or an engineering program by August 2022. Relevant business or military professional experience and/or having focused research interests in agribusiness or healthcare applications is a plus.  

The University of Missouri-St. Louis is an urban public research university located in suburban St. Louis. It is part of the four-campus University of Missouri system and is located in Missouri’s most populous and economically vibrant region. The College of Business Administration is accredited by AACSB and provides a supportive environment for teaching, research, and service. The SC&A Department teaches undergraduate and master’s level courses, and houses the College’s PhD Program in Supply Chain & Analytics. Further, the Department works closely with the Supply Chain Risk and Resilience Research Institute (SCR3): https://www.umsl.edu/scr3. Additional information about the department can be found at https://www.umsl.edu/divisions/business/supplychain/.

St. Louis is a major metropolitan area that features a variety of cultural and recreational activities and moderate living costs. Many significant companies are based in St. Louis, providing numerous opportunities for applied research and interactions with business. The SC&A Advisory Board consists of leading global and local firms, and provides valuable support for the Department’s programs, students and faculty.

Interested individuals should apply online at UMSL.jobs (job ID# 37668). Applicants should include a letter of interest, curriculum vita, one research paper, three references (names and contact information), and teaching evaluations. The application should address the courses and research activities that define the candidate’s area(s) of expertise and teaching interests. Review of applications will begin on August 23, 2021 and continue until the position is filled. Interviews with candidates will be scheduled via Zoom or at the upcoming CSCMP Edge Conference and INFORMS Annual Meeting. Inquires about this position can be sent to Dr. Haitao Li (lihait@umsl.edu), chair of the search committee.

The University of Missouri is an affirmative action, equal employment opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity. Women, minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply. This position requires commitment to working with diverse student and community populations. A background check and eligibility for permission to work in the US are required for employment.