Assistant Professor of Teaching

Posting Number FAE1818

Advertised Title Assistant Professor of Teaching

Campus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN)

Position Number 005088

Category Full-Time Faculty

Department Marketing Supply Management

Position Summary

The Department of Marketing and Supply Chain Management in the Fogelman College of Business & Economics is seeking an Assistant Professor of Teaching in Business Analytics and Supply Chain Management effective Fall 2024, pending available funding. The primary teaching responsibilities for this position will include in-person and online sections of undergraduate and graduate core business analytics courses. Additional teaching responsibilities may include supply chain analytics and other SCM courses. The faculty member is expected to participate in departmental activities and university service responsibilities.

Compensation

This is a 9-month, academic-year, appointment and offers competitive compensation and an attractive benefits program.

The College

The Fogelman College of Business & Economics has become a leading business school in the Southeast. Globalization is a strategic emphasis of the College. Degree programs offered include the BBA, MA (Economics), MBA, MS, and PhD. The academic programs of the College are fully accredited by AACSB International. The College faculty of approximately 100 serves over 3,500 students, with approximately 2,500 undergraduates, 950 master’s students and 60 doctoral students. The highly qualified faculty is recognized for scholarship and publications in leading academic and professional journals.

The University

The University of Memphis is emerging as one of America’s great metropolitan research universities. Founded in 1912, the University is a state, tax-assisted institution with an enrollment of more than 22,000 students. The University of Memphis is one of Tennessee’s three comprehensive doctoral- extensive institutions of higher learning. It awards more than 3,000 degrees annually. With an enrollment of approximately 22,000 students, The University of Memphis has 25 Chairs of Excellence, more than any other Tennessee university, and five state-approved Centers of Excellence. The modern and beautifully landscaped campus is centrally located in an attractive residential area of east Memphis. For additional information about the University, visit the Web site at: http://www.memphis.edu.

The Community

Located in southwestern Tennessee on the banks of the Mississippi river, Memphis is one of the South’s largest and most attractive cities. In 2020, the population of Memphis was over 650,000, with over 1.3 million in the metropolitan area. Memphis is home to many nationally and internationally known companies, including four Fortune 500 companies: FedEx Corporation, AutoZone, International Paper, and ServiceMaster. Memphis is a major distribution center and boasts the world’s second busiest cargo airport. As a primary medical, education, communication, and transportation center, Memphis offers a full range of research opportunities and cultural experiences. The city, known worldwide for its musical heritage, has many fine restaurants, theaters, and museums, as well as one of the nation’s largest urban park systems. Memphis has one of the lowest costs of living among metropolitan cities of 600,000 or more and enjoys a mild climate.

The University of Memphis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are urged to apply for this position. Appointment will be based on qualifications as they relate to the position requirements without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, or veteran status.

Minimum Position Qualifications

Qualifications

A Ph.D. in Decision Sciences, Management Science, Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline from an AACSB-accredited college of business is preferred. Candidates with a Master’s degree and significant work experience in one of these disciplines may also be considered. Effective college teaching experience is preferred and a commitment to teaching excellence is required for the Assistant Professor of Teaching position.

Special Conditions

Posting Date 07/23/2024

Closing Date

Open Until Screening Begins Yes

Hiring Range Commensurate with experience

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time: Benefits Eligible

Special Instructions to Applicants

Application

Application should include a cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, summaries of teaching evaluations, the names and contact information of three professional references, and be made online at: http://workforum.memphis.edu. Screening of applications begins immediately and may continue until the position is filled. If you have questions, please contact the search committee chair Dr. Gensheng “Jason” Liu at [email protected].

Instructions to Applicant regarding references

Is this posting for UofM employees only? No

Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only)

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