Position Information
Classification TitleState University FacultyWorking TitleAssistant/Associate Professor in Supply Chain Operations ManagementHire TypesFacultyDivisionAcademic Affairs 2DepartmentManagementUnitMarketing, Supply Chain Operations and Int'l BusinessLocationMinneapolisFLSAExemptFull/Part TimeFull TimeFTE1.0Employment ConditionUnlimited Work ShiftWork Schedule/Hours/DaysPosting DetailsMetro State University, a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, is seeking to hire an Assistant/Associate Professor with focus on one or more of the following areas: Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Project Management, and/or Business or Supply Chain Analytics. This is a full time probationary (tenure-track) position within the Marketing, Supply Chain Operations, and International Business Department and will start on August 15, 2024.
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Faculty members are expected to:
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AboutWe are the urban, public, comprehensive university in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area where the faculty, staff, and students of Metro State will reflect the area’s rich diversity, build a culturally competent and anti-racist learning community, and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to civic engagement.
Metro State University provides an excellent, inclusive, and engaging education to eliminate opportunity gaps and empower our students to change the world their way, pursing and applying knowledge to create a better future for our communities. The university offers programs leading to baccalaureate, masters, and applied doctoral degrees. We equip our diverse, contemporary learners with the knowledge, communication and critical thinking skills, and information literacy to analyze and resolve the problems of today and tomorrow through high quality liberal arts, professional, and graduate education.
Metro State is a five-time recipient of the Insight into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, most recently in 2023. Federally recognized as a Minority Serving Institution, our employees serve more than 9,000 diverse, contemporary learners, two-thirds of whom identify as belonging to communities of color or American Indian nations, are first in their family to attend college, and/or are eligible for Pell Grants. Since we do not operate residential facilities, Metro State University students all commute to class locations across the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro area or take their courses wherever they are through our many distance-learning and hybrid course offerings, allowing Metro State to truly be “where learning meets living.” Metro State is recognized by CollegeNet as a leading higher education promoter of social mobility for students (In the top 1.6% and ranked # 22 out of 1,441 in 2022). Recognized in 2008 and 2016 by the Carnegie Foundation for Community Engagement, the university is committed to academic excellence and community engagement through curriculum, teaching, scholarship, and services designed to support an urban mission.
As a member of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, Metro State University actively works to achieve the Equity 2030 goal of the system, with initiatives to close disparities among student groups that focus on academic programs, policies and procedures, and effective student support. In addition, equity and anti-racism strategies are focused on building an inclusive and welcoming campus climate, hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and developing our capacity to serve students in a culturally responsive manner. The university is guided by a strategic plan with a theme of “Building a Resilient, Student Ready University.”
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Description of College/School/Unit: The College of Management, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a catalyst for positive change, a beacon of hope, and an institution promoting lifelong learning where learners become passionate citizens and ethical leaders capable of transforming their communities. The College transforms lives by providing equitable access to high-quality, affordable business education. With a commitment to inclusion and civic engagement, we engage our diverse learners in acquiring the skills and knowledge required to evolve organizations. The College hosts five departments that serve approximately 2,300 full-time and part-time students with 35 tenured and tenure track faculty, 129 community or adjunct faculty, 9 academic advising staff, and five staff.
The School/Academic Department: Together, the three major curricular disciplines in this department – Marketing, Supply Chain Management and Operations, and International Business – represent a significant part of an organization’s daily operations. Separately, each of these three disciplines focuses on a unique set of skills and knowledge that are critical in today’s business environment. Whether pursing a degree in marketing, in supply chain and operations, or in international business, our graduates are prepared to create value in any industry from manufacturing and retailing to advertising and marketing agencies, or to global business entities of every type.
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Benefits InfoPlease note: Filling of this position is dependent upon budget.
Salary: Salary is commensurate with education and experience and is determined by the salary placement process as outlined in the Inter Faculty Organization (IFO) Master Agreement.
Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization (IFO) which can be found at on the Minnesota State Employee and Labor Relations website.
For the most current information on the Inter Faculty Organization, go to www.ifo.org
Posting Detail Information
Posting NumberF191PNumber of Vacancies1Re-postingNoDesired Start DatePosition End Date (if temporary)Open Date10/16/2023Close Date12/01/2023Open Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions SummaryPosition open until filled. Applications received by 11:59 PM on December 1, 2023 will receive priority consideration.
Qualified applicants are required to attach the following documents to their online application:
Cover letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position;
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Accept ApplicationsYesPosting ContactKab Chu Yang HeuEqual Employment Opportunity StatementMetro State University is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
The university provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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