Endowed Chair & Full Professor - Logistics and Supply Chain Management at University of North Texas in Denton, Texas

Job Description:

Title: Endowed Chair & Full Professor - Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Employee Classification: Professor

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Ryan College of Business

Department: UNT-Supply Chain Management-131350

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Competitive salary based on experience

FTE: 1.00

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The G. Brint Ryan College of Business is the choice of nearly 9,000 students - making it one of the largest business schools in the nation. Since 1961, the college has been continuously accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) - a hallmark of the world's best business schools. Nationally recognized and cutting-edge degrees, enable students to learn beyond the classroom so they can become leaders in their field.


UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Overview

This is a full-time, endowed, tenured position at the Full Professor level. The appointee is expected to have an internationally recognized research record, pursue continuing research and scholarship, and provide expertise, innovation, and leadership to the logistics and supply chain management programs overall strategy, plans to achieve this strategy, and ultimately the programs ability to execute to these strategic goals and objectives. This appointee will provide leadership to advance UNT's nationally recognized logistics and supply chain program. The primary focus of the selected individuals research interest would fall within logistics and supply chain management as broadly defined, with possible secondary focus in related fields. The G. Brint Ryan Chair will be an enthusiastic and motivational scholar who will work closely with our constituencies and will marshal resources to help develop a successful and recognized logistics and supply chain management program and exercise leadership in the development of graduate and undergraduate programs of study and research.


The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to effective teaching, research and preparing students for success in a multicultural business environment. Duties will be comprised of a balance of teaching, research and service, including the following:
*Teaching logistics and supply chain management and related courses at the bachelors, masters and doctoral levels on the Denton campus and offsite locations (face-to-face, online, and/or blended).
*Conducting and collaborating on high quality logistics and supply chain management research and publishing in top tier journals.
*Mentoring and publishing with logistics and supply chain management doctoral students and faculty. *Working with doctoral, masters and undergraduate students to assist with career goals.

Minimum Qualifications

A doctoral degree in logistics, supply chain management, transportation or closely related field from an AACSB accredited institution. Status as academically qualified, under both SACS and AACSB standards, to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Distinguished record of research, teaching and service in logistics and supply chain management.

Preferred Qualifications

Record of leadership in logistics and supply chain teaching and research. Evidence of collaborative research and publications with leading logistics and supply chain scholars. Record of editorial positions in leading logistics and supply chain journals. Record of mentoring doctoral students in logistics and supply chain management. Demonstrated ability to chair dissertations and place doctoral students. Demonstrated leadership in mentoring and working collaboratively with colleagues. Record of professional involvement with major professional organizations in the discipline of logistics and supply chain. Ability to work collaboratively with external organizations and stake holders. Ability to foster partnerships with industry professionals and corporations.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Work Schedule:

varies based on assignment

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

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Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

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