Professor of Operations and Supply Chain (Transportation and Logistics) & Endowed Chair Position

Position Overview

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) invites applications for a prestigious endowed chair position in the Department of Marketing, Management, and Supply Chain within the Woody L. Hunt College of Business for the Regents' Research Excellence Program (RREP). The successful candidate will be a leader in Operations and Supply Chain Management – specializing in Transportation and Logistics with a focus on U.S.-Mexico trade and commerce issues. Appointed at the rank of full professor (with the additional honorific title of Regent's Distinguished Research Professor for tenured hires), the candidate will help drive innovative research, high-quality instruction, and collaborative partnerships regionally and internationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct scholarly research and publish findings in top-tier academic journals.
• Provide high-quality instruction at both undergraduate and graduate levels, and participate in the Ph.D. program by mentoring doctoral students and serving on dissertation committees.
• Serve on faculty committees and engage in community outreach, particularly with transportation and logistics organizations involved in U.S.-Mexico trade.
• Develop collaborative relationships within Hunt College and with regional, national, and international partners.

Required Qualifications

• Possession of a Ph.D. in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Transportation and Logistics, or a related business discipline.
• A demonstrated record of research excellence evidenced by publications in widely recognized top-tier academic journals.
• Teaching experience commensurate with the rank of full professor with tenure at a Carnegie R1 doctoral university.
• Ability to foster interdisciplinary and collaborative relationships within UTEP and with external partners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Policy-relevant experience working with research centers and institutes.
• Evidence of successful grantsmanship.
• Experience collaborating with government and non-governmental organizations on U.S.-Mexico trade and commerce issues.

Benefits & Perks

• Salary: AACSB-competitive and appropriate for the required experience and qualifications.
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package and academic support.
• Anticipated starting date: Fall 2026.