Position Number: 998411
Functional Title: Lecturer in SCM
Position Type: Non-Tenure Stream
Position Eclass: FC - Faculty 9 month Non Leave earn
University Information: Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with nearly 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 1,100 faculty and 1,700 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit: The mission of the Department of Information Systems and Supply Chain Management (ISSCM) is to provide high-quality programs in information systems and supply chain management. We achieve this by integrating quality education with relevant research and professional service for industry and academe. This endeavor produces principled leaders and exceptional problem solvers with an innovative mindset and a commitment to improve and sustain organizations in a global environment and the communities in which they live. The ISSCM Department comprises 17 faculty (plus two open positions) in the Information Systems and Supply Chain Management/Operations areas. As of Fall 2023, the Department served 410 undergraduate students and 159 graduate students, most of them in the Masters of Science in Information Technology & Management (MSITM) program or its stackable certificates in cyber security, business analytics, or supply chain management. The ISSCM Department has an active Ph.D. program in Information Systems. Both the BS in ISSCM and the MSITM programs are offered online and in person. All ISSCM offerings are well aligned with SAS, SAP, and Red Hat, offering a pathway for the students to independently gain industry certifications. The department has active teaching and research relationships with several organizations with a presence in the region including Cone Health, Volvo Trucks North America, VF Corporation as well as multiple regional logistics and transportation organizations located in the area. Our faculty members are active in research and have published in such journals as Information Systems Research , MIS Quarterly , Journal of Management Information Systems , Management Science, Production and Operations Management, Journal of Cleaner Production, Decision Sciences , and other very high-quality journals. Faculty members in the Department have received external funding from agencies such as the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Department of Labor, and the North Carolina Department of Transportation.
The Bryan School of Business and Economics has 4,160 undergraduate and graduate students and more than 120 full- and part-time faculty members housed in six departments and programs. Approximately 43 percent of the school's faculty are women, and 27.3 percent are from underrepresented ethnic groups (UREG); the School is striving to improve both percentages. The Bryan School graduates more Black/African American undergraduate business students, and the combination of Black/African American and Hispanic undergraduate business students, more than ANY university in North Carolina and has a strong placement rate and salary.
Accredited in both business and accounting by AACSB, the Bryan School is the recipient of many rankings, honors, and accolades and the faculty is active in research. For example, in 2022 its tenure-stream faculty members averaged 2.3 peer-reviewed journal articles each (16 in FT50 journals), plus 10 others in widely acknowledged A-level journals, in addition to nine books, 23 grants and contracts, and 118 editorial positions with peer-reviewed journals. The Bryan School has two dedicated recording studios and two dedicated HyFlex (studio) classrooms to support its extensive asynchronous online offerings and the growing opportunity for synchronous online offerings. More information about the Bryan School may be found at . Position Summary: The Department of Information Systems and Supply Chain Management (ISSCM) in the Bryan School of Business at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) invites applications, expressions of interest, and nominations for a non-tenurable position in Supply Chain/Operations Management/ Operations Research/Management Science . This is a one-year position at the rank of Lecturer (non-tenurable).
The full-time position is responsible for instruction (4 courses each semester – Fall 2024 and Spring 2025) and service to the Department. It has no research expectations. Candidates should have an interest in online teaching, and the ability to tie one's teaching to one or more key elements of our mission: innovation, globalization, sustainability, and ethics. Minimum Qualifications: Applicants should either: Hold an MBA or MS in an area related to Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Operations Research, or Management Science AND have five years of related work experience; OR Hold a PhD (ABD—"All but Dissertation"— will be considered too) in an area related to Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Operations Research, or Management Science AND have EITHER five years of related work experience OR have a history of research publications. Please note that since this is a one-year position, only applicants who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, or who have a U.S. work authorization, such as an OPT, can be considered. UNCG does not offer any long-term sponsorship for H1B or permanent residency for this position. Tenure Status: Not on Track
Special Instructions to Applicants: For consideration, applicants should submit: Letter of Interest Most recent CV List of at least three (3) professional references. The list should include the name, institution, type of reference, email address, and telephone number for each. Applicants must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. The application must be completed in full detail for your qualifications to be considered. Applications are not successfully submitted until an online confirmation number has been received at the end of the application process. Screening of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Recruitment Range: Commensurate with experience.
Org #-Department: Info Sys and Supply Chn Mngmt - 11806
Job Open Date: 03/18/2024
Open Until Filled: Yes
FTE: 1.000
Type of Appointment: Time Limited
Number of Months per Year: 9
Physical Effort: Reading - F, Writing - F, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures - F, Hearing - F, Talking - F
Work Environment: Inside - C
