Job Title

Assistant or Associate Professor Tenure-Track - Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Management

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Dr. Sam Pack College of Business invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor Tenure-Track in Logistics and Supply Chain Management within our dynamic Management Department. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of innovative, globally-minded business leaders in our growing undergraduate and graduate programs.

This is a 9-month tenure-track position located on Tarleton's main campus in Stephenville, Texas. Summer appointment is dependent upon need and funding availability. Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM -­ 5 PM or as work and teaching requirements indicate. May be required to teach at other campuses or online at the institution's discretion.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in supply chain including but not limited to supply chain management and logistics courses related to strategy, risk management, project management, analytics, global supply chain, procurement and sourcing, transportation management, logistics operations, sustainability and ethics, planning and forecasting, inventory management, and quality. Individual may be afforded the opportunity to develop courses in their area(s) of interest. In addition, the candidate will assist management faculty with program development, assessment, and course offerings expansion.

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellence and innovation in teaching, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and participate in the necessary operations of the institution. The successful candidate will demonstrate potential for research, consistent with the mission of the college and the ability to write and publish in peer reviewed academic journals. Experience teaching online courses and professional experience is beneficial.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 
 

60% Teaching and Service:  

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lectures, seminars, and/or laboratory offerings to undergraduate and/or graduate students, which may include general education core curriculum. 

• Develop course syllabi, select instructional materials, and design assessments such as exams, quizzes, papers, etc. 

• Assess student performance, provide timely feedback, and evaluate student learning outcomes to inform teaching practices and curriculum improvements. 

• Engage students in active learning, foster critical thinking skills, and provide opportunities for discussion, collaboration, and hands-on learning. 

• Provide academic support and guidance to students through office hours, feedback on assignments, and mentoring. 

• Adhere to university policies, academic integrity standards, and accreditation requirements related to teaching responsibilities. 

• Incorporate innovative teaching methods, technologies, and pedagogical approaches to enhance student learning and engagement.  

• Engage in ongoing professional development activities to stay current in the field, improve teaching skills, and explore new instructional strategies.  

• Collaborate with colleagues, departmental faculty, and university staff to coordinate course offerings, share resources, and contribute to program development and improvement. 

• Participate in institutional service roles including but not limited to, college committees, advisory committees, student/faculty recruitment, and mentoring of new and part-time faculty. 

40% Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity:  

• Maintain an active agenda for research, scholarship, or creative activity appropriate to the applicant’s academic discipline.  

• Make original contributions to the advancement of knowledge/creative expression in the applicant’s discipline through scholarly publication, presentation, or exhibition. 

• Demonstrate potential for external funding, national impact, or professional recognition. 

Minimum Requirements: 

• Earned doctorate from an AACSB accredited institution in Business focused on Supply Chain Management, or closely related discipline earned by August 2025.

• Successful applicants must meet AACSB standards for scholarship as “Scholarly Academic.”

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. 

 
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 
Knowledge and understanding of disciplinary subject matter at a level adequate for graduate-level instruction; written and oral communication skills sufficient to conduct effective teaching and research activities; ability to interact with students, staff, and faculty in a professional, collegial, and collaborative manner. 

***Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience***  

Application Procedure

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents, and submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

Employment applications must include (required):

• Completed online application

• Cover Letter/ Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume

• A sample of completed or in-progress research work

• Teaching evaluations for all courses taught in the last two years or teaching philosophy if new to teaching

• At least three current professional references and their full contact information, and

• Unofficial transcripts

  • Applicants with degrees earned outside the United States must submit transcripts translated into English, along with an official credential evaluation from a recognized service.

• Philosophy Statement related to Teaching and Research – no more than 1,500 words

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered.  Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.  “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.  Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Anticipated start date Fall 2025.

Official transcripts must be received directly from each degree‐granting institution prior to a letter of appointment being issued. 

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.