Barriger Endowed Professor of Transportation Studies and Professor of Supply Chain & Analytics

Ed G. Smith College of Business, University of Missouri, St. Louis (UMSL)

The University of Missouri St. Louis (UMSL) invites applications for the position of Barriger Endowed Professor in Transportation Studies. This is a full-time endowed tenured position in the Supply Chain & Analytics (SC&A) Department of the Ed G. Smith College of Business.

The UMSL SC&A Department offers most comprehensive AACSB accredited supply chain degree programs in the State of Missouri, including a BSBA with Supply Chain Management Emphasis, an MBA with Supply Chain Management and Business Analytics Emphasis, an MS in Supply Chain Analytics, and a PhD Business Administration with an emphasis in Supply Chain & Analytics. The SC&A faculty are thought leaders in their fields well connected with the St. Louis region's businesses. Our newly launched Supply Chain Analytics Center of Excellence (SCA-CoE) provides leadership and best practices for supply chain research and education in the region and beyond. It is a nexus of academia, industry, and government who collaborate to pursue cutting edge research, foster supply chain workforce readiness, and generate strong social impact.

The Barriger Endowed Professor will be an established scholar with recognized achievements in research, excellence in teaching, and an established record of external funding. Applicants should exhibit passion for applied research and show an interest in multi-modal transportation including railroads. The successful candidate is expected to collaborate with the SCA-CoE and the SC&A faculty on external research grants and class projects for experiential learning and community outreach. Teaching may include undergraduate or graduate courses (Master and PhD) in supply chain management, transportation, logistics, and/or operations. Service to the department and the college will include, but is not limited to, student engagement, community outreach activities, and committee service.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Hold a doctoral degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Transportation, Business Analytics, or a related field, from an accredited program.
• Hold a tenured position at an academic institution.
• Recognized excellence and achievements in research.
• A proven record of generating strong external support for applied research projects
• Teaching interests and effectiveness in supply chain management, logistics and/or transportation, with effectiveness across undergraduate, masters, doctoral, and professional education.
• Collegiality and commitment to collaboration with SC&A faculty, including mentoring junior faculty.
• Commitment to mentoring and advising Ph.D. students
• Excellent communication skills with students, peers, staff, and members of the community.
• Evidence of service and leadership in professional associations and contributions to advancing the field of supply chain and analytics.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated interest and experience in working with the regional business community, and in connecting with the global/national professional community

Applicants should include a letter of interest, curriculum vita, and a list of three references. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Haitao Li at lihait@umsl.edu and Dr. Gerald Gao at gaogy@umsl.edu.

Applications will be reviewed beginning November 2026 but will be accepted until the position is filled.

Employment visa sponsorship may be available for this position.

As the #1 educator of the region's professional workforce, UMSL has powered opportunity across the Greater St. Louis area and beyond for more than sixty years. The Ed G. Smith College of Business at UMSL is accredited by the world's premier business school accrediting organization, the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), in both business and accounting. In June 2025, the College became the first named college in the history of UMSL. The College aims to provide excellent education and professional success to all learners. For more information about the College, please visit business.umsl.edu.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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