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Job Title : Assistant Professor in Supply Chain Management
Location : MGA - Macon
Regular / Temporary : Regular
Full / Part Time : Full-Time
Job ID : 279423
About Us
Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,000 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation university, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.
Department Information
The School of Business has programs that prepare students to solve problems and apply new technologies within an increasingly interconnected and changing business world. We emphasize career success through lifelong learning and professional development at all levels of the curriculum. The School offers a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with concentrations in General Business, Accounting, Financial Economics, Management, Marketing, and Supply Chain Management. A Master of Science in Management and a Master of Business in Professional Leadership are also offered at the graduate level, and accreditation is currently being sought with AACSB.
Job Summary
The School of Business at Middle Georgia State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Supply Chain Management. This position offers a dynamic opportunity to teach, engage in research, and build meaningful industry collaborations. We seek a candidate with a passion for teaching and research, who can foster student success and contribute meaningfully to our program, mission, and partnerships in the local business community.
Responsibilities
- Teaching :
Teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses in Supply Chain Management, with a teaching load of 12 credit hours per term (fall and spring). Many of these courses are currently taught online, but we are actively seeking to transition toward a hybrid model that incorporates both in-person and online elements to enrich student learning. We are in the process of developing a SCM demonstration laboratory that can reach our students and industry partners alike.
Maintain an active research agenda focused on applied or pedagogically oriented research.
Foster relationships with local firms and industry partners, especially in the Macon area, which provides numerous opportunities for collaboration with SCM-oriented firms.
Required Qualifications
Required Educational Qualification
PhD (or equivalent) in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Information Technology, or a closely related field from an AACSB-accredited institution or equivalent.
Other Required Qualifications
Demonstrated potential for effective teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
An active research agenda, with a plan showing promise for publications in peer-reviewed, refereed journals.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience
Industry experience in supply chain, operations, logistics, or a related field.
Experience in online or hybrid teaching models with demonstrated ability to innovate in course delivery. Understanding of the application of the Quality Matters framework is desired.
Evidence of collaboration in research, service, and community partnerships with academic and industry stakeholders.
Experience integrating student involvement in research projects.
Required Documents to Attach
Optional Documents to Attach
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653 .
Institutional Values
Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent : CORE VALUES : Stewardship - Engagement - Adaptability - Learning
Equal Employment Opportunity
Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of the Middle Georgia State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).
For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Middle Georgia State University Office of Human Resources at 478.471.2010. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.
Other Information
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The expected start date is Fall 2025.
This is a full-time, 10-month, faculty position and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include :
Background Check
Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.
