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Job Description:

• Deliver undergraduate and graduate courses in supply chain management, business information systems, ERP systems, continuous improvement, and global business topics.
• Teach in various formats, including traditional classrooms, large auditorium sessions (up to 350 students), hybrid, and online modes.
• Create a curriculum that integrates current technologies and industry standards into supply chain management training.
• Mentor students in academic, career, and professional growth.
• Advise and support students in participating in supply chain and case competitions, as well as in student organizations.
• Achieve high teaching evaluations and showcase pedagogical excellence.
• Establish and maintain an independent research program in supply chain management, with a focus on areas such as emerging technologies, artificial intelligence applications, and ERP systems.
• Publish research in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at reputable conferences in supply chain management, operations management, and related fields.
• Seek external funding through grants, industry partnerships, or collaborative research initiatives.
• Support the WMU Center for Supply Chain Management's academic goals through applied research and industry engagement.
• Collaborate on interdisciplinary research projects with colleagues from across the university.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university governance, including serving on committees and developing programs.
• Participate in professional associations focused on supply chain management, operations management, and technology integration.
• Support departmental accreditation, program evaluation, and strategic planning efforts.
• Develop and maintain relationships with industry partners to enhance student experiential learning.
• Support recruitment, retention, and diversity efforts within the department and college.

Short Job Description:

• Earned doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D., DBA) from an accredited institution in supply chain management, operations management, information systems, organizational leadership, business analytics, education with a documented business or organizational change focus, or a closely related field, completed by August 1, 2026.
• Demonstrated research potential through publications, conference presentations, or dissertation work in supply chain management, technology integration, organizational change, or related areas.
• Evidence of effective teaching at the university level, including experience in business information systems, supply chain, operations, global business, or technology-focused courses, or similar contexts.
• Commitment to innovative teaching methods and ability to educate a diverse group of students, including international students and non-traditional learners.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with faculty, students, and industry partners.
• Proven success in mentoring students through advising, research supervision, co-curricular activities, or student success initiatives.

Job Ref: F302P

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About Western Michigan University

One of the top-100 public universities in the United States, Western Michigan University is committed to being learner centered, discovery driven and globally engaged. Founded in 1903, what was once Western Michigan College became Michigan's fourth public university in 1957. Since then, WMU has undergone dramatic growth in size and stature. Today, the University offers more than 240 academic programs to students pursuing degrees through the doctoral level. More than 20 percent of its 25,000 students are enrolled in graduate course work, studying in disciplines ranging from atomic physics and graph theory to medieval literature and blind rehabilitation. Of 101 graduate offerings available, 30 lead to a doctoral degree.

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