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POSITION SPECIFICS
The Supply Chain & Information Systems (SCIS) Department of the Smeal College of Business at The Pennsylvania State University (University Park, PA) invites applications tenure-track positions at the open rank professor level for a Fall 2027 start date. Salary is competitive.
Candidates must have a PhD degree in supply chain management or related field by the appointment start date. Those who are in the final stages of completing a PhD program will be considered for appointments as an Assistant Professor. A strong commitment to research and teaching excellence is expected. Candidates at the Associate or Full Professor level should have a demonstrated record of high-quality research and teaching commensurate with rank, as well as a sufficient number of publications in high-quality journals and a demonstrated significant impact of their work on the field. Faculty members are expected to maintain an active research program, perform undergraduate and graduate teaching, supervise graduate students, and engage in service activities.
The SCIS Department comprises a vibrant, research-active faculty with research and teaching interests that traverse the end-to-end supply chain and includes business logistics, sourcing, manufacturing, and service operations. The department offers degree programs in supply chain management, business analytics & information systems, and AI and Business Transformation. We seek outstanding candidates with expertise in supply chain management with an emphasis on business logistics that would complement the faculty with high-quality research and teaching in student-centered and collaborative learning environments.
The Smeal College of Business offers a collegial working environment and excellent campus facilities. It has the Center for Supply Chain Research® (www.smeal.psu.edu/cscr) which advances cutting-edge research and outreach in supply chain management. The SC&IS Department (www.smeal.psu.edu/scis) also has strong connections with the business community through various research centers that provide opportunities to interface with faculty across various disciplines within Smeal and across Penn State. For more information, please visit www.smeal.psu.edu/research-centers.
Review of applications will begin approximately October 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. For further information, please contact Autumn Knepp at adh5253@psu.edu.
Applications should be submitted directly on the Penn State site and include a letter of intent, a statement of research and teaching, and a CV. Contact information for three references also should be provided.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
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BENEFITS
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.
For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.)
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