Assistant Professor in Supply Chain Management – Penn State University

Faculty Opportunity: Assistant Professor in Supply Chain Management – Penn State University

• Institution: The Pennsylvania State University

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

• Job Requisition ID: REQ_0000082547

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

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor

• Specialization: Supply Chain Management / Operations / Analytics

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

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

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

• Position Status: Open until filled

• Expected Start Date: Fall 2027

Overview of Role

The SC&IS Department in Penn State’s Smeal College of Business invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Supply Chain Management.

The department is seeking candidates with expertise in supply chain and operations, particularly those whose research and teaching emphasize analytics and complement existing faculty strengths across the end-to-end supply chain.

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Maintain an active research program.

• Conduct high-quality research in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or related areas.

• Teach undergraduate courses.

• Teach graduate-level courses.

• Supervise and mentor graduate students.

• Participate in departmental and university service.

• Contribute to collaborative and student-centered learning environments.

Research & Academic Areas

The department’s research and teaching interests include:

• Supply Chain Management

• Business Logistics

• Sourcing

• Manufacturing

• Service Operations

• Supply Chain Analytics

• Business Analytics

• Management Information Systems

Candidates with expertise combining Supply Chain / Operations with Analytics are particularly encouraged.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

Required Qualifications:

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

• Candidates in the final stages of completing their Ph.D. will also be considered.

• Strong commitment to research excellence.

• Strong commitment to teaching excellence.

• Ability to contribute to undergraduate and graduate education.

Application Checklist

Applicants should submit:

1. Letter of Intent

2. Statement of Research and Teaching

3. Job Market Paper

4. Curriculum Vitae

5. Contact Information for Three References

Application Process

• Applications must be submitted through the Penn State Careers portal.

• Review of Applications Begins: October 1, 2026

• Review will continue until the position is filled.

• Job Requisition ID: REQ_0000082547

• Contact: Autumn Knepp

• Email: adh5253@psu.edu

Current Penn State employees and students should apply through the internal Workday process.