Assistant Professor or Lecturer of Management - Operations

Assistant Professor or Lecturer of Management – Operations

Southern Utah University, Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business

• Salary: $86,000.00 – $ annually
• Location:
  
  Cedar City, UT
• Job Type: Full‑time Faculty
• Job Number:
• Division:
  Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business
• Closing:
  Continuous
• FLSA:
  Exempt

The Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business is seeking applicants for two faculty positions in Operations and Supply Chain Management, at either the Assistant Professor (tenure‑track) or Lecturer (non‑tenure‑track) level. The successful candidates will be expected to provide quality learning experiences for undergraduate and/or graduate students. We are looking for applicants with a PhD (for Assistant Professor position) or Master’s degree (for Lecturer position) in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or a closely related discipline, who will provide excellent teaching and student mentoring while maintaining scholarly or professional engagement requirements for AACSB Faculty Qualification standards.

Service to the department, school, and university is also expected. These are permanent, full‑time, nine‑month positions to begin August 16, 2026. First consideration date: 12/24/2025.

• Deliver high‑quality face‑to‑face and online instruction in undergraduate and graduate courses in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, and related areas such as Inventory Management, Logistics Management, and Global Supply Chain Management. Expected course load is 3–4 sections per semester (for Assistant Professor) or 5 per semester (for Lecturer); summer courses may be available for additional compensation.
• Engage, advise and mentor students in alignment with the mission and vision of the university and school.
• Maintain an active research agenda which enhances classroom instruction.
• Work in a team‑based environment, provide service to the department, school and university, and the business industry.
• Attend school and university meetings and events.
• Demonstrate good communication skills and ability to interact positively with faculty, staff, and students.
• Other duties as assigned.

• All candidates must meet scholarly and/or professional engagement requirements to maintain faculty qualifications in the appropriate AACSB category. Please see https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for a copy of the Leavitt School of Business Faculty Qualifications Policy.

• Ph.D. (or ABD with doctoral degree earned prior to start date) in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or a closely related discipline.
• Evidence of, or strong potential for, excellence in teaching.
• Proven or demonstrated potential for high‑quality research.

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (business administration, operations management, supply chain management, or similar).
• Current and substantial work experience in operations management, supply chain management, or a closely related field.

• Teaching expertise in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, Logistics Management, or Global Supply Chain Management.
• Teaching experience could include experience in corporate settings.
• Experience in teaching online courses at both undergraduate and graduate level.
• Experience in using learning management software, specifically Canvas.

• Research Statement (for tenure‑track position only; limit to 2 pages).
• Teaching philosophy statement (limit to 1 page).
• Cover letter/Letter of interest, with clear indication of position being applied for.
• Contact information for at least three references including name, address, e‑mail address, and phone number.
• Most recent teaching evaluations and/or evidence of teaching effectiveness.

Position is contingent on funding.

Southern Utah University is no longer able to sponsor international faculty and staff that require an H1B visa and are currently living outside of the United States due to recent changes in H1B visa fees.

Southern Utah University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services.

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In accordance with Utah State Code 53A-3-410, appointment to this position is contingent upon the successful passing of a background check.

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