Senior Lecturer

The Supply Chain and Operations (SCO) Department at the Carslon School of Management, University of Minnesota, invites applicants for two Senior Lecturer positions in Supply Chain and Operations Management. These annual-renewable positions are full-time, non-tenure track, nine-month appointments with a preferred starting date of August 26, 2024.

Job responsibilities include teaching, advising, and mentoring students within the SCO Department across courses in undergraduate and master's degrees (MS in Supply Chain Management and MBA Full-Time and Part-Time programs).

Primary responsibilities include supporting the teaching and service mission of the SCO Department. Teaching includes courses in undergraduate and master's degrees (MS in Supply Chain Management and MBA Full-Time and Part-Time programs). We are interested in candidates with capabilities and interest in teaching introductory supply cahin courses as well as courses in topics such as Transportation and Logistics; Managing Technologies in the Supply Chain; Strategic Sourcing; Quality Management, Lean and SIx Sigma; Sales, Inventory, Operations and Planning (SIOP), Business Statistics; Data Analytics in Managing Supply Chains; Project Management; Global Operations Strategy; Responsible Supply Chain Management; Supply Chain Finance; Supply Chain Risk and Security.

Service mission of the SCO Department includes mentoring, advising, educating, and exciting students about supply chain. Participation on committees, developing curriculum, and active involvement in partnerships with the business community are expected.

The minimum qualifications for this position are a terminatl degree plus at least 10 years of related industry and/or academic experience OR a Master's Degree plus at least 15 years of related industry and/or academic experience.

An ideal candidate should have teaching experience in a University or corporate setting in the supply chain and operations management area, relevant industry exepreince, and a desire to build and support University-industry connections and programs. Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States. This position is not eligibile for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship.

The SCO Department is consistently ranked among the top operations departments in the country. Active partnership with the business community is a key to our success. We seek to involve full-time operations practioners directly in the development and implementation of our research and teaching programs. Our strong linkages to the business community are enhanced through active involvement with the Supply CHain Advisory Board and the Carlson Consulting Enterprise.

Time Appointment: 75%-100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section. Please provide both a cover letter and a resume. For questions about the application process, please contact Vicki Lund at lundx006@umn.edu or (612) 624-9827.

The review of applications will continue until the positions are filled. More information about the SCO Department faculty and programs can be found on the web at https://carlsonschool.umn.edu/departments/supply-chain-operations-department

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

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