Open-Rank Professor in Supply Chain Management – Penn State University

Faculty Opportunity: Open-Rank Professor in Supply Chain Management – Penn State University

• Institution: The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State)

• Academic Unit / Department: Supply Chain & Information Systems Department, Smeal College of Business

• Job Requisition ID: REQ_0000082573

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Track Faculty

• Academic Rank / Level: Open Rank – Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor

• Specialization: Supply Chain Management

• Preferred Focus: Business Logistics

• Salary / Remuneration: Competitive; exact salary not specified in the official posting

• Location: Penn State University Park, Pennsylvania, United States

• Application Deadline: October 1, 2026 – Application Review Begins

• Position Status: Open until filled

• Expected Start Date: Fall 2027

Overview of Role

The Supply Chain & Information Systems Department at Penn State’s Smeal College of Business invites applications for tenure-track Open-Rank Professor positions in Supply Chain Management beginning Fall 2027.

The department seeks outstanding candidates with expertise in Supply Chain Management, particularly Business Logistics, who can contribute high-quality research and teaching in collaborative, student-centered academic environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain an active and high-quality scholarly research program.

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Supply Chain Management.

• Supervise and mentor graduate students.

• Contribute to departmental, college, and university service.

• Engage with collaborative research initiatives and industry-facing activities.

• Support teaching and research related to end-to-end supply chains, including:

  • Business Logistics

  • Sourcing

  • Manufacturing

  • Service Operations

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

Required Qualification:

• Ph.D. in Supply Chain Management or a related field completed by the appointment start date.

Assistant Professor Applicants:

• Candidates in the final stages of completing a Ph.D. may be considered.

• Strong potential for excellence in research and teaching.

Associate / Full Professor Applicants:

• Established record of high-quality research and teaching appropriate to rank.

• Strong publication record in high-quality academic journals.

• Demonstrated significant scholarly impact within the field.

All candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to research excellence and effective teaching.

Academic Environment

The Supply Chain & Information Systems Department offers programs in:

• Supply Chain Management

• Business Analytics & Information Systems

• AI and Business Transformation

Faculty also have opportunities to engage with the Center for Supply Chain Research and other Smeal research centers that connect academic scholarship with industry and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Application Checklist

Applicants should submit:

1. Letter of Intent

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Statement of Research and Teaching

4. Contact Information for Three References

Benefits

Eligible full-time employees may receive:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Retirement benefits.

• Employee and family tuition benefits, including a 75% tuition discount for eligible employees, spouses, and children.

• Additional university employee benefits.

Application Process

• Application Link: https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PSU_Academic/job/Penn-State-University-Park/Open-Rank-Professor-in-Supply-Chain-Management_REQ_0000082573-1

• Application Review Begins: Approximately October 1, 2026

• Applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled.

• Contact: Autumn Knepp

• Email: adh5253@psu.edu

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of required background checks.

Department Website: http://www.smeal.psu.edu/scis