What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Professor and Director of Supply Chain Management Institute position at University of San Diego?
Detailed Description :
The University of San Diego invites applications for a full-time, non tenure-track, position in the Knauss School of Business beginning in September 2025. The initial appointment is for one year, with the possibility of renewal based on performance, department needs, and funding. Teaching assignments will be made based on the candidate’s expertise and the department’s needs. Teaching assignments will be determined based on the candidate's expertise and the department’s requirements. Potential teaching areas include, but are not limited to, core operations management courses, introduction to supply chain management, logistics, procurement, and sustainable supply chain management.
The candidate will also hold an administrative appointment as the Director of the Supply Chain Management Institute (SCMI), serving as the strategic and operational leader of the Institute. The Director is responsible for advancing SCMI’s mission to promote excellence in supply chain education, research, and industry collaboration. The key responsibilities for the director’s role includes the following :
- Develop and implement a strategic vision for SCMI while overseeing daily operations to ensure efficiency and growth.
- Generate revenue and maintain financial wellbeing by pursuing sponsorships, grants, and partnerships, and managing the annual budget responsibly.
- Recruit, manage, and engage SCMI advisory board members to foster collaboration and leverage their expertise; current board member companies can be found here :
- Oversee the supply chain certificate program, focusing on its growth, relevance, and student success.
- Organize and coordinate SCMI’s major events such as the fall forum and spring symposium and career fair in collaboration with the SCMI board members and faculty members.
- Establish and maintain partnerships with industry leaders, organizations, and associations to advance SCMI’s goals. Serve as the primary liaison between SCMI and corporate sponsors, academic collaborators, and community stakeholders.
Background check : Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
Degree Verification Requirement : Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.
Job Requirements :
A successful candidate will have (at a minimum) a graduate degree and extensive industry experience in supply chain management. A preferred candidate will have senior leadership experience in supply chain management function and have taught operations or supply chain management related classes at the college level. A preferred candidate will have records of active engagement with professional communities. Passion for education and student service is highly desired.
