Assistant Professor of Practice
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Job Info

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Working Title:

Assistant Professor of Practice

Department:

Supply Chain Management & Analytics-9375

Requisition Number:

F_240124

Posting Open Date:

08/29/2024

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date):

11/01/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Description of Work:

The Department of Supply Chain Management and Analytics (SCMA) in the College of Business at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Practice position. We seek outstanding candidates in all areas of supply chain management, operations management, and business analytics. This is a non-tenure leading position with a teaching load of three or four courses per semester in supply chain management and/or business analytics, including in-person undergraduate courses, as well as online MBA and/or MS courses. This will be an academic year (nine-month) appointment with an August 2025 start date.
This is a career-oriented, teaching-focused position. At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Assistant Professors of Practice are appointed to three-year terms, with performance reviews conducted annually, with the opportunity for future multi-year renewals and promotions in rank. Salary and benefits are competitive and consistent with similar positions at other Big Ten universities.
The successful candidate is expected to become involved in the department and college's teaching mission and to teach a variety of courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels. In addition, the candidate will be expected to participate, as appropriate, in the governance of the SCMA Department and College of Business, in academic program management, and in a variety of non-class activities such as student advising and curriculum development.

About the Department The Department of Supply Chain Management and Analytics consists of 13 tenured and tenure-track faculty, along with three professors of practice. The department is responsible for teaching the College of Business core courses in Operations and Supply Chain Management and Business Analytics/Information Analysis. The department offers two undergraduate majors, in supply chain management and business analytics. At the graduate level, the department teaches courses in the MBA program and offers certificates in supply chain management, business analytics, and supply chain analytics, as well MS degrees in Business Analytics and Supply Chain Management. The department also launched a Ph.D. specialization in Supply Chain Management and Analytics during the 2022-2023 academic year.
About the CollegeThe College of Business drives discovery, creates opportunity, and empowers its more than 4,300 students to lead the future of business. Programs include 12 undergraduate majors, numerous graduate programs, including our highly-ranked online MBA@Nebraska, three master of science degrees, and two Ph.D. programs. Established in 1913, it is the only doctorate-granting business college in Nebraska. Howard L. Hawks Hall, located at 14th and Vine Streets, has been home to the college since 2017. Hawks Hall features interactive learning in state-of-the-art classrooms, cutting-edge technology, and one-stop student support services, including free one-on-one tutoring and coaching. Learn more at http://business.unl.edu/.
About Lincoln, NE Home to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the city of Lincoln consistently ranks among the highest U.S. cities for livability thanks to a low cost of living, great schools, and friendly, community-minded residents. Set amidst a big sky and open landscape, the state's capital city is simple to navigate with a nationally noted low crime rate, a wide range of housing choices, and a reliable public transit system. As one of the fastest growing metro areas in the Midwest, Lincoln boasts a growing technology sector, more parkland per capita than all but a few U.S. cities, an extensive bike trail network, and numerous options for recreational and personal interest activities. It's easy to feel at home here. Visit www.lincoln.org, https://go.unl.edu/connections, and www.lcoc.com/meet-lincoln for more information about Lincoln.
As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• A doctorate in supply chain management, operations management, business analytics, management information systems, or a related field (such as industrial engineering) or will have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. at the time of appointment; OR a master's degree, along with significant relevant practical experience in supply chain management, operations management, and/or business analytics.
• Demonstrated potential to teach graduate and/or undergraduate courses in supply chain management, operations management, and/or business analytics.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to teach a variety of required and elective courses in supply chain management and business analytics, at both the undergraduate and masters levels.
• Potential to teach effectively in a variety of formats, such as in-person, online, and hybrid.

Work Location (City, State):

Lincoln, NE

Criminal History Background Check Required:

No

How to Apply:

Click "Apply for this Job" and complete the Faculty/Academic Administrative Form. Attach the following documents:

1. A letter of application outlining your relevant teaching experience and interests.
2. A detailed curriculum vita (CV) that includes information on education, professional qualifications, teaching experience, and work experience; if possible, evidence of teaching experience should be included in the CV, including the title, level (undergraduate or graduate), and delivery method (in-class, online or blended) for all courses taught, along with a summary of relevant teaching evaluations.
3. Names and contact information for three references.

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact:

Julie Nickel
julie.nickel@unl.edu

Job Category (old):

Faculty Non-Tenure Leading

Job Type:

9 Month

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?:

No

Planned Hire Date:

August 2025

Organizational Location:

Default Location

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