Open-Rank Professor in Supply Chain Management

About the role

The position is a tenure-track faculty appointment at the open rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) in the Supply Chain & Information Systems Department of the Smeal College of Business at Penn State University Park, with a start date of Fall 2027. The department focuses on end-to-end supply chain, including business logistics, sourcing, manufacturing, and service operations, and offers degree programs in supply chain management, business analytics & information systems, and AI and Business Transformation. The college provides a collegial working environment, excellent campus facilities, and strong research centers such as the Center for Supply Chain Research® and connections with the business community.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active research program
• Perform undergraduate and graduate teaching
• Supervise graduate students
• Engage in service activities

Requirements

• PhD degree in supply chain management or a related field by the appointment start date
• Candidates in the final stages of completing a PhD program may be considered for Assistant Professor appointments

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to research and teaching excellence
• For Associate or Full Professor level: demonstrated record of high-quality research and teaching commensurate with rank, sufficient number of publications in high-quality journals, and demonstrated significant impact of work on the field
• Expertise in supply chain management with an emphasis on business logistics
• Ability to contribute to student‑centered and collaborative learning environments

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package for full‑time employees
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Generous 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible spouses and children
• See the Benefits Page for detailed information

Pay

Salary is competitive.