Assistant Teaching Professor - Supply Chain Management
Syracuse University
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Posted: 16-May-26
Location: Syracuse, New York
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: 7158550
Assistant Teaching Professor - Supply Chain Management
Location: Syracuse, NY Pay Range: $110,000 - $130,000 Pay Determination:
Salary offers at Syracuse University will be based on education, experience, and relevant skills, as well as the academic or professional discipline of the position in the context of the home department, school, or college. Salary offers may also be influenced by prior relevant work or industry experience, where applicable. Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months salary unless otherwise specified.
FLSA Status: Exempt Hours:
Determined by Department Chair Office hours required
Job Type: Full Time Rank: Assistant Campus: Unionized Position Code: Not Applicable
Job Description:
The Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor position in Supply Chain Management beginning Fall 2026. This is a non-tenure-track teaching position with a renewable three-year term.
The position's primary responsibility is teaching in the undergraduate, MBA, and MS in Supply Chain Management programs. The salary is competitive; the standard teaching load is 7 courses per academic year. This is a full-time teaching position on-campus in Syracuse and with the expectation to be available to support and mentor students and their learning, actively participate in departmental and school activities, and contribute to Whitman's emphasis on experiential, career-ready education. A passion for teaching and student success is essential.
The successful candidate will contribute to Whitman's goals for preparing students for leadership in modern supply chain management through teaching excellence in areas such as the principles of supply chain management, logistics and SCM-related analytics, mathematical modeling and optimization with Excel, project management, procurement, sustainability, resiliency, and the role of technology in supply chains.
The Supply Chain Management program at the Whitman School has an outstanding history of excellence. It was the first SCM program in the nation, created in 1919. The Supply Chain Management group is a dedicated set of outstanding scholars and teachers, and where there are historic strengths in terms of the innovativeness of the programming, connections to industry, visibility of the faculty in scholarly organizations and public press. Among other activities, the SCM faculty has, since 1949, hosted the annual Salzberg Memorial Lecture program that recognizes exemplary practitioners and scholars. Among other accolades, the SCM program is frequently ranked among the top 25 nationally by Gartner. This new position reflects continued investment in the growth and distinctiveness of the Supply Chain Management group, and where there are strategic opportunities to align with discrete needs raised by Micron and emerging technologies.
Qualifications:
Minimum of a Masters degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Business Administration, or closely related field.
Job Specific Qualifications:
Demonstrated teaching effectiveness or potential for teaching excellence at the university level.
Strong knowledge of logistics, project management, procurement, SCM sustainability, the role of technology in SCM, operations, and other facets of supply chain management.
Excellent proficiency with analytics tools and data-driven decision making.
Outstanding communication skills and ability to engage diverse student populations.
Commitment to excellent pedagogy and student success.
Industry experience in supply chain management, logistics, operations, or related fields.
Experience with experiential learning, case method teaching, or project-based courses.
Expertise in supply chain analytics tools (for instance, Excel Solver or other optimization software, statistical programming in Python, R, or similar analytical tools).
Track record of curriculum innovation and course development.
Professional certifications in Supply Chain (ASCM, CSCMP, etc.) would be a major benefit.
Experience collaborating with industry partners or research centers.
Responsibilities:
Teach a seven-course annual load across undergraduate and/or graduate courses (MBA and MS in Supply Chain Management) in supply chain management with emphasis on foundational courses such as principles of supply chain management, logistics-related analytics, management science (mathematical modeling and optimization with Excel), project management, resiliency, and technology in SCM.
Create experiential learning opportunities that connect students with real-world challenges in supply chain management roles, in partnership with Whitmans Experiential Center.
Collaborate with others on the development of innovative courses and programming related to digital supply chain management, supply chain networks, supply chain resilience/disruptions, analytics, sustainability and other relevant courses in supply chain management to meet departmental needs.
Passionately engage in student mentoring, advising and support such as through independent studies and internships.
Participate in department, school, and university service activities such as committees and groups.
Physical Requirements:
Not Applicable
Tools/Equipment:
Not Applicable
Application Instructions:
For full consideration candidates must attach the following documents: cover letter with a brief section on teaching philosophy, curriculum vita, evidence of teaching experience and effectiveness, and a list of three references
About Syracuse University:
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the Universitys 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
About the Syracuse area:
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
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