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Assistant Professor of Project and Supply Chain Management (#66678)
Penn State New Kensington
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Assistant Professor of Project and Supply Chain Management
Campus/Location:
Penn State New Kensington
Date Announced:
09/16/2016
Date Closing:
open until filled
Job Number:
66678
Classification:
Exempt
Work Unit:
VP for Commonwealth Campuses
Department:
Description
Penn State New Kensington invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Project and Supply Chain Management (Tenure-Track, 36 weeks), to begin August 2017, or as negotiated.
Responsibilities: Teach three courses (approximately 9 credits) each semester in areas of introductory and advanced supply chain management as well as related courses for our bachelor's degree in Business (management/marketing concentration). Teaching assignments may require teaching day, evening and/or Saturday classes as needed. Publish in refereed journals. Participate in professional organizations and in course, curriculum, and program development. Advise students and provide career guidance. Participate in campus, university, and community service activities.
Qualifications: Ph.D. in supply chain management, logistics, or closely related field. ABD will be considered if significant evidence of completion by August 2017 can be provided. Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of and experience in purchasing and at least one or more of the following: project management, transportation, warehousing, operations management. Proficiency in the use and instruction of SAP is strongly preferred. Evidence of potential in research and publication is expected. Commitment to high-quality instruction in a student-centered environment is expected. Interest in active and collaborative learning, the instructional use of technology, and hybrid and online teaching is an advantage. Prior college-level teaching experience preferred. Enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary environment is important. The candidate chosen to fill this position will assist with building and delivering courses for a regional baccalaureate program in Project and Supply Chain Management. This program will be offered jointly by five Penn State campuses in western Pennsylvania: Penn State New Kensington, Penn State Beaver, Penn State Fayette, Penn State Greater Allegheny, and Penn State Shenango. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with faculty at the other campuses to deliver a portion of the curriculum to multiple campuses using a variety of distance delivery methods. For information about the other campuses, visit http://beaver.psu.edu/, http://fayette.psu.edu/, http://greaterallegheny.psu.edu/, and http://shenango.psu.edu/. The faculty member will also contribute to our bachelor's degree in Business (management/marketing option).
Campus Information: Penn State is a multi-campus public land-grant university that improves the lives of the people of Pennsylvania, the nation, and the world. Our instructional mission includes undergraduate, graduate, and continuing and distance education informed by scholarship and research. Our research, scholarship, and creative activities promote human and economic development through the expansion of knowledge and its applications in the natural and applied sciences, social sciences, arts, humanities, and the professions. Penn State New Kensington is one of more than 20 Penn State campuses located across the Commonwealth. Our 70-acre campus in scenic, rural Westmoreland County is situated only 30 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh, and the location offers a wide range of lifestyles from urban to rural. It is a student-centered campus of approximately 700 students. The coursework for the first two years of more than 160 Penn State baccalaureate majors is offered, as well as 9 baccalaureate degrees and 5 associate degrees. Students and faculty at Penn State New Kensington have all of the resources of a major research university at their disposal, but in a small college atmosphere. Class sizes are small and the student/faculty ratio is low, so students can receive much individual attention. Our faculty members are committed to providing a high-quality educational experience to their students and are actively engaged in research. Our students receive a world-class education delivered in a small campus setting, and have opportunities to participate in undergraduate research projects supervised by faculty members. For more information about the campus, visit newkensington.psu.edu, and for further information about academics and Penn State University, visit http://www.psu.edu/ur/cmpcoll.html.
Inquiries about the position should be addressed to Dr. Andrea Adolph, Director of Academic Affairs, Penn State New Kensington. E-mail: aea13@psu.edu. Telephone: (724) 334-6031. Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae; other information pertinent to the position may also be included. Finalists will be asked to submit a list of references. Closing Date: Application review begins December 1, 2016, and continues until a suitable candidate is found.