Assistant Professor in Supply Chain Management
Position Title
Description
The Department of Supply Chain Management in the Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University welcomes applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Supply Chain Management (SCM).
Primary responsibilities include both research and teaching in SCM at the undergraduate, masters, and Ph.D. levels. Successful applicants will be expected to develop and maintain an outstanding research program targeting leading journals in supply chain management. The applicant is also expected to demonstrate strong teaching abilities. The ability to communicate effectively with prospective and current students, industry personnel, and the wider community is essential to this position.
Appointment Type
This full-time faculty position is on campus and in person. The expected start date for this position is August 2027.
Required Minimum Qualifications
- Currently have, or expect to complete by 8/16/27, an earned doctorate in business administration, with a concentration in supply chain management, transportation, logistics, operations, or a related specialization.
- Demonstrated ability to produce strong scholarly research.
- Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduates.
- Candidates must meet the college’s standards to be Scholarly Academic qualified under AACSB standards.
Preferred Qualifications
- Very strong research record in supply chain management evidenced by publications in leading peer-reviewed supply chain management journals.
- Significant research in progress targeted at top SCM journals.
- Work experience with professional responsibilities related to supply chain management.
- Sustained record of excellence in teaching and the ability to teach a variety of SCM courses at undergraduate, masters, and Ph.D. levels.
Department/Program & College Description
The Department of Supply Chain Management is composed of 12 tenured and tenure-track faculty members and four-term faculty members. Our department enjoys a strong reputation for faculty research and student focus. We are consistently ranked among the top 10 in the world for empirical supply chain management research. And we offer nationally ranked undergraduate and graduate supply chain management programs. Our department actively engages with industry partners in different ways, including through the Ivy Supply Chain Forum.
Department Unit/Website
https://www.ivybusiness.iastate.edu/about-ivy/academic-departments/supply-chain-management/
Proposed Start Date
August 16, 2027
Number Of Months Employed Per Year
09 Month
Work Period Time Type
Full time
Application Instructions
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Research
- Statement of Teaching
- Letter of Application/Cover Letter
- Contact Information for Three References
For Guaranteed Consideration
Applications must be received by August 31, 2026.
For Questions Regarding This Position
Please contact Search Committee Chair, Dr. Yoshi Suzuki at ysuzuki@iastate.edu
For Questions Regarding This Application
Contact employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
- Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
- Generous leave plans
- Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
- Life insurance and long-term disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Variety of voluntary benefits and discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date
July 14, 2026
Posting Close Date
Not specified
Job Requisition Number
R19606
Iowa State University Does Not Discriminate
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General ISU Compensation Information
Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.