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The Logistics & Operations Management (LOM) Department in the College of Business Administration at the University of Missouri-St. Louis is seeking two full-time tenure-track Associate/Assistant Professors for Fall 2017.
Applicants are expected to have research and teaching interests in supply chain management, logistics, operations management, operations research, and/or business analytics. The position requires strong research potential and a commitment to teaching. Applicants should also be interested in building academic strength in the department, collaborating on research grants, and active involvement in our doctoral program in Logistics & Supply Chain Management. Individuals who expect to have a completed doctoral degree (in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Operations Research, or another related field) by August 2017 are encouraged to apply. Applicants at the Associate Professor level are expected to play a leadership role in the department and the College’s doctoral program.
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 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 LOM department teaches courses at the undergraduate and master’s levels, and houses the College’s doctoral program. The College’s Center for Business and Industrial Studies and Center for Transportation Studies generate applied research projects. Further information about the LOM department and its activities can be found in http://www.umsl.edu/divisions/business/ms/.
St. Louis is a major metropolitan area with a population of almost 3 million, which features a large 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, including Anheuser-Busch InBev, BJC HealthCare, Graybar, Unyson Logistics, Ameren Corporation, Unigroup Logistics, Nidec Motor Corporation and World Wide Technology Inc.
Interested individuals should apply online at www.UMSL.jobs (job opening ID#20705). 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 September 1, 2016 and continue until the position is filled. Initial interviews with candidates will be scheduled for the CSCMP and INFORMS Annual Meetings in Fall 2016, or via Skype.
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 permission to work in the US are required for employment.
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Haitao Li
Associate Professor
Search Committee Chair
Univ of Missouri-St Louis
St Louis MO
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