Dunavant Associate Professor, Supply Chain Management

Position Overview

The Department of Marketing and Supply Chain Management in the Fogelman College of Business and Economics at the University of Memphis is seeking qualified applicants for two Dunavant Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management positions beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year. This is a nine‐month tenure track appointment located at the Main Campus (Memphis, TN). The role involves both research and teaching duties – including online and off‐campus instruction – as well as active service on Department, College, and University committees.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain an outstanding research record with top-tier peer-reviewed publications, including a minimum of one A-rated journal publication per year over a three-year evaluation window, and participate in external grant applications, research workshops, and seminars.
• Teach four Supply Chain Management courses (12 credit hours) during the academic year, ensuring high student learning outcomes in both MBA and undergraduate programs.
• Assist with student recruitment, sustain relationships with SCM-related professional groups and external organizations, and maintain AACSB scholarly academic credentials.
• Serve on Department, College, and University committees, contributing to academic and administrative initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Supply Chain Management or a closely related discipline from an AACSB-accredited institution.
• A strong track record in research including publications, grants, and external support.
• Online teaching experience and sufficient professional engagement qualifying as Scholarly Academic under AACSB guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry experience in Supply Chain Management.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Competitive salary and attractive benefits package, commensurate with qualifications.