Instructor - Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Instructor – Logistics & Supply Chain Management
The Management Department in the College of Business Administration at the University of Nebraska at Omaha invites applications for a temporary full-time instructor of Logistics and Supply Chain Management. This position will be for a minimum of one year, and may be extended. We seek a candidate with a strong professional record working in logistics and supply chain management and previous experience teaching and developing curricula in corporate and/or university settings. The candidate will also demonstrate a commitment to teaching students of diverse backgrounds and developing the workforce in Omaha.
Growth in enrollment has created departmental needs spanning several areas related to the supply chain management field. The person hired would need to be able to teach in-person courses in the general areas of Operations, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, and Purchasing. Some of the teaching needs include in-person sections of graduate and undergraduate courses such as: Operations Management, Introduction to Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Analytics, International Logistics, Industrial Purchasing, Project Management and Managerial Negotiations. The candidate’s preferences and experience will be considered when determining teaching responsibilities, which may also include graduate and online courses in the same areas. A typical teaching load is four courses per semester.
In addition to teaching responsibilities, the person will also complete service responsibilities that can include student mentoring and service on committees at the department, college, and university level. There are no research expectations for this position. This position is renewable annually, contingent on satisfactory performance. Subsequent renewals will also be contingent upon sufficient enrollment and available funding. This position will begin fall of 2025.
Duties include teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students; contributing to the diversity, inclusion, and equity efforts of UNO; and providing departmental, university, and professional service.
Successful candidates will have a master’s degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Purchasing, or equivalent from an AACSB accredited institution. Preference will be given to candidates with professional working experience, experience with instruction and/or curriculum design, and/or a terminal degree (e.g. Ph.D., D.B.A., J.D., etc.).
UNO is both a metropolitan university of distinction and a Carnegie Doctoral Research institution. With a metropolitan mission, UNO serves a diverse student body with a large number of first-generation college students and is also actively engaged with the community in myriad ways. Our mission is to transform and improve the quality of life locally, nationally, and globally. Learn more about how we live our mission at https://www.unomaha.edu/academic-affairs/faculty-support/che-ad-for-uno---may-20201.pdf. The College of Business Administration at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), an AACSB accredited institution, is located in the heart of Omaha, Nebraska, a metropolitan area with an MSA population of approximately 942,198. Omaha is home to ten Fortune 1000 firms and has a strong business environment. UNO offers about 200 programs of study to approximately 15,575 students. Despite its size, small classes are the norm. Additional information about UNO can be found at https://www.unomaha.edu.
Applications for this position can be completed at the following link:
https://unomaha.peopleadmin.com/postings/23025
To complete an application please submit the following:
1. Cover Letter
2. CV
3. Statement of teaching philosophy that provides information on fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for diverse groups of learners
4. Names and contact information of three references
5. Additional evidence of teaching can be submitted using the portfolio button (e.g., teaching evaluations, curriculum development).
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of applications will begin March 15, 2025
The University of Nebraska at Omaha is committed to diversity among faculty and staff. The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. UNO is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an E-Verify employer.
