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Teaching Assistant, Associate or Full Professor (Open Rank) (Two Open Positions)

University of Arkansas
United States, Arkansas, Fayetteville
346 North West Avenue (Show on map)
Dec 23, 2024
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Closing Date: 01/06/2025 Type of Position:Faculty - Non-Tenure Workstudy Position: No Job Type:Academic Term (Fixed Term) Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Sponsorship Available: Yes Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation's top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations. The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation's strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life. As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations \| OEOC \| University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351. Department:Supply Chain Management Department's Website: Summary of Job Duties:The J.B. Hunt Transport Department of Supply Chain Management in the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas invites applications and nominations for a non-tenure-track teaching position in Supply Chain Management at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full (Open Rank), beginning Fall 2025. The desired candidate is expected to teach a 4/4 load, with a mix of face-to-face undergraduate and blended master's courses, as needed. The candidate will also be expected to remain academically qualified by AACSB and fulfill University, College, and Departmental service requirements consistent with the rank. Regular on-campus availability and in-person teaching are essential functions and required for faculty members. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. In 2020 and 2022, the Walton College's supply chain undergraduate program was ranked #1 in North America by Gartner. As a result of its success in high quality and industry relevant integrated supply chain management education and collaborative industry partnerships the department was named the J.B. Hunt Transport Department of Supply Chain Management in 2022. Candidates should aspire to contribute to the college and department's goals to promote a diverse educational environment and promote industry-relevant, applied, experiential pedagogy for learners. The University of Arkansas is a land grant, nationally-competitive, student-centered, research university serving Arkansas and the world. The University has approximately 27,000 students, of which roughly 6,000 are in the Walton College. The SCM department has educational programming at all levels, including Executive Education and a Ph.D. program with an emphasis in supply chain management, and is highly ranked on the SCM Journal ListTM of high impact empirical journals for SCM scholars. The Walton College is a Top 30 research-oriented public business school uniquely situated in a diverse, inclusive learning community, perfectly situated to engage with top corporations and emerging entrepreneurs and technologies on the business issues of today. Opportunities for corporate engagement span several major industry sectors including retail, logistics and transportation, healthcare among others. Our location in Northwest Arkansas allows us to form research partnerships with leading global corporations in a variety of disciplines to address current and future issues facing worldwide business. In addition to major corporate partners located in Northwest Arkansas, we have favorable proximity to other major markets including Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Wichita, Kansas City, Memphis, Dallas, and St. Louis. Walton's affirming culture supports all students, faculty and staff and maximizes each individual's chance to learn, grow and succeed. Our faculty is recognized worldwide for its groundbreaking research and its teaching excellence, with several members designated as distinguished professors and university professors. The city of Fayetteville is located in the northwest corner of the state. It is a city of approximately 83,000 with a regional population of approximately 500,000. The region boasts one of the highest employment growth rates and is consistently listed among the most desirable places to live in the U.S. A number of Fortune 500 companies are headquartered in Northwest Arkansas, including Walmart, Tyson Foods, and J.B. Hunt. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Doctorate degree in supply chain management or a related field from an AACSB accredited institution (conferred by the time the candidate begins the position) Demonstrated record of engagement with industry professionals Demonstrated ability to become classified as Scholarly Academic by AACSB standards through publication in peer-reviewed supply chain management journal(s) Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching in a business school in face-to-face format Experience teaching courses related to supply chain management, such as purchasing/procurement, business logistics, or business operations Preferred Qualifications: Two or more years of industry work experience in supply chain management Experience teaching courses with a high degree of student-industry interaction Experience teaching courses with a high degree of practice-based teaching, such as applied industry projects Experience teaching a wide range of supply chain management-related courses Demonstrated service to college and department initiatives Demonstrated active participation in a supply chain management professional association Demonstrated previous and ongoing interaction with industry supply chain professionals Additional Information: Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, Other (see special instructions for details) Optional Documents: Other (see special instructions for details), Proof of Veteran Status Recruitment Contact Information: For more information regarding this search, please contact: Kara Patterson Assistant Chair, Department of Supply Chain Management Sam M. Walton College of Business University of Arkansas kdselve@uark.edu (479) 575-4312 All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Special Instructions to Applicants: To be actively considered for this position, interested candidates must submit a brief cover letter describing their interest in the position, a curriculum vitae (including at least three references that will be contacted at a later date), copies of teacher evaluation scores and student comments for the past two years. Application materials should be submitted via the university career site. Candidates without an established research record may also submit copies of research in-process. Complete applications submitted by October 31st, 2024, will receive full consideration, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For more information regarding this search, please contact: Kara Patterson Assistant Chair, Department of Supply Chain Management Sam M. Walton College of Business University of Arkansas kdselve@uark.edu (479) 575-4312 Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Constant Physical Activity:Hearing, Talking Frequent Physical Activity:N/A Occasional Physical Activity:N/A Benefits Eligible:Yes