Assistant Professor

This position will be responsible for carrying out the teaching, research, and service mission of the department. The current teaching load for research-active faculty is 10 semester credits per academic year. The teaching assignment will be either at the undergraduate or graduate level. There is also an expectation of advising at the Ph.D. level. On the research mission, faculty are expected to develop and maintain a research stream that will contribute to the Supply Chain and Operations discipline. Finally, this position is expected to serve on department and collegiate committees.

We invite applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level. Applicants must possess a Ph.D. in supply chain and operations management or related disciplines. The position, contingent upon budgetary/administrative approval, has a proposed appointment start date of August 31, 2026. Preference will be given to applicants with strong methodological training and evidence of research on contemporary and impactful problems in the domain of supply chain and operations, as well as the potential to excel in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses.

Program/Unit Description:

The Supply Chain and Operations (SCO) Department at the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota has 9 tenured/tenure-track faculty and 3 full-time teaching faculty. The department faculty teach courses in the undergraduate, MBA, Ph.D., and other specialty programs, and conduct a wide variety of research in the Supply Chain and Operations discipline. The department is home to the Master of Science in Supply Chain Management program, targeted at high-potential working professionals, and the Joseph M. Juran Center for Research in Supply Chain, Operations, and Quality. The Carlson School's undergraduate program and Master of Science program in supply chain management are ranked among the top 10 in North America. The department has an active doctoral program with 9 full-time students currently in residence. For more information on the department, visit https://carlsonschool.umn.edu/departments/supply-chain-operations-department.

The Carlson School of Management is home to many eminent scholars in a wide array of disciplines and has a long tradition of active scholarship. For more information on the school, visit https://carlsonschool.umn.edu/

The Carlson School of Management and the University of Minnesota are situated at the heart of the Minneapolis-St. Paul business community, whose economy is fueled by the global manufacturing, medical device and healthcare, food and agribusiness, and retail industry sectors. Headquartered in Minneapolis-St. Paul are 17 Fortune 500 companies, including 3M, Target, General Mills, United Health Group, Best Buy, Land O'Lakes, C. H. Robinson, and Ameriprise. The Carlson School faculty benefit greatly by partnering with the business community directly and through its many research centers. The Carlson School offers ample financial resources and an excellent infrastructure to support research and teaching excellence. It provides a vibrant scholarly environment for pursuing cross-disciplinary research on significant problems.

Pay Range: $180,000 - $190,000; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment Category: 75%-100% Appointment (If job description above does not specify appointment or expected weekly hours, assume a 100% appointment.)

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Application Process

Interested applicants must apply online at http://employment.umn.edu and enter job ID: 370203 in the "keywords" search box. Applicants should follow instructions and submit all the requested documents listed online. For questions about the application process, contact Vicki Lund at lundx006@umn.edu or (612) 624-9827.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section. In addition to a cover letter and resume, this position requires that you attach the following documents:

1. Statement of Research
2. Statement of Teaching Interests
3. List of courses taught and course evaluations (if available)
4. Up to three best research papers (published and/or working)
5. Document listing reference names and email addresses
6. Any additional document (if any) - optional

In addition, three letters of recommendation should be sent to the SCO Search Committee, c/o Vicki Lund at lundx006@umn.edu. These letters should be sent by the person making the recommendation or an appropriate department/program staff person.

Application Deadline

The search committee will begin reviewing applications on October 6, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

Interviewing

The search committee intends to undertake the initial screening interviews, once the review of application begins.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

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Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).