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Job Title Quinlan School of Business, Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Management, Tenure Track Position Title Quinlan School of Business, Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Management, Tenure Track Position Number Job Category University Faculty Job Type Full-Time FLSA Status Exempt Campus Chicago-Water Tower Campus Location Code SCHOOL OF BUSINESS-ISSCM Department Name SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No Duties and Responsibilities The Information Systems and Supply Chain Management (ISSCM) Department of Loyola University Chicago’s Quinlan School of Business invites applications for a faculty appointment in Supply Chain Management beginning in the Fall term of 2025. The tenure-track position is open at the Assistant Professor level. The ideal candidates will enhance the department’s growing tradition for top quality research and teaching in operations and supply chain management. We welcome applications from candidates with all areas of expertise and interest. However, we particularly welcome those with research and teaching interests that include healthcare, retail, or sustainability. The committee will begin reviewing applications on November 15, 2024. Qualifications Qualifications include a Ph.D. or DBA in a field such as Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or Operations Research. Candidates are expected to have earned their degree prior to the effective date of appointment. Candidates should have a demonstrated commitment to quality teaching (graduate and undergraduate), research, and service. Research streams which advance the University’s mission (www.luc.edu/mission/) will be favorably received by the committee. Physical Demands None Working Conditions None Minimum Education and/or Work Experience  Qualifications include a Ph.D. or DBA in a field such as Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or Operations Research. Candidates are expected to have earned their degree prior to the effective date of appointment. Candidates should have a demonstrated commitment to quality teaching (graduate and undergraduate), research, and service. Research streams which advance the University’s mission (www.luc.edu/mission/) will be favorably received by the committee.  Open Date 11/05/2024 Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants Application Deadline: The position is open until filled. Position begins in Fall 2025. The committee will begin reviewing applications November 15, 2024.

All applicants must apply online at www.careers.luc.edu. References will not be contacted immediately, but potentially later, in the review process. In general, the committee encourages candidates to be mindful of the length of the documents in their application, particularly documents regarding their research statement and teaching philosophy.

For the diversity statement, please use the following prompt: How has your research, teaching, and/or service addressed issues of diversity and inclusion, and how do you envision implementing future actions to demonstrate commitment to diversity and inclusion? The committee expects diversity statements of 300 words or fewer.

Required documents:
1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. One representative publication
4. Research Statement
5. Teaching Philosophy
6. Diversity Statement
7. References (3)

For additional information, please contact either:
Gita Taherkhani, PhD
Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Management
Quinlan School of Business
16 East Pearson Street, Office 432
Chicago, IL 60611
E-mail: gtaherkhani@luc.edu

Mike Hewitt, PhD
Professor of Supply Chain Management
Quinlan School of Business
16 East Pearson Street, Office 424
Chicago, IL 60611
E-mail: mhewitt3@luc.edu

Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty. The University seeks to increase the diversity of its professoriate, workforce and undergraduate and graduate student populations because broad diversity – including a wide range of individuals who contribute to a robust academic environment – is critical to achieving the University’s mission of excellence in education, research, educational access and services in an increasingly diverse society. Therefore, in holistically assessing the many qualifications of each applicant, we would factor favorably an individual’s record of conduct that includes experience with an array of diverse perspectives, as well as a wide variety of different educational, research or other work activities. Among other qualifications, we would also factor favorably experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic career or degrees. As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed. The Loyola University Chicago community acknowledges its location on the ancestral homelands of the Council of the Three Fires (the Ojibwa, Ottawa, and Potawatomi tribes) and a place of trade with other tribes, including the Ho-Chunk, Miami, Menominee, Sauk, and Meskwaki. We recognize the tragic legacy of colonization, genocide, and oppression that still impacts Native American lives today. As a Jesuit university, we affirm our commitment to issues of social responsibility and justice. We further recognize our responsibility to understand, teach, and respect the past and present realities of local Native Americans and their continued connection to this land. Diversity and Inclusion Statement Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

As one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others. Quick Link for Posting https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/29693 Job Number 8500718 Organizational Location PROVOST Posting Details Posting Detail

Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 07/01/2025 Position End Date Open Until Filled Yes Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter/Letter of Application Curriculum Vitae Teaching Statement Research Statement Scholarly Publications Other Document Inclusive Excellence Statement Optional Documents Supplemental Questions

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