Dear Colleagues and Friends,
The Supply Chain & Analytics (SC&A) Department in the College of Business Administration at the University of Missouri-St. Louis is seeking two tenure-track Assistant Professors for Fall 2020.
Applicants are expected to have solid research and teaching skills in supply chain management, logistics, operations management, operations research, and/or business analytics. The position requires strong research potential 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 (DBA and PhD). Individuals who expect to have a completed doctoral degree (in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Operations Research, Analytics or other related field) by August 2020 are encouraged to apply. Having some domain-focused interests in Agriculture or Healthcare 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. Active researchers enjoy reduced teaching loads. The SC&A department teaches courses at the undergraduate and master's levels, and houses the College's PhD Program in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. The College's Center for Transportation Studies and Center for Business and Industrial Studies generate applied research projects. Further information about the department can be found at http://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 Department's 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#30440). Applicants should include a letter of interest, curriculum vita, one research paper (i.e. publication, presentation or working 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 15, 2019 and continue until the position is filled. Initial interviews with candidates will be scheduled for the INFORMS meetings in Fall 2019, and/or via Zoom.
The University of Missouri is an affirmative action, equal employment opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity. Women and minorities 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.
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Haitao Li
Chair, Supply Chain & Analytics Department
College of Business Administration
Univ of Missouri-St Louis
St Louis MO
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