Adjunct - Supply Chain Magagement; SCM

Position: Adjunct - Supply Chain Magagement (SCM)
Description

The Supply Chain Management program within the Palumbo-Donahue School of Business invites applications for adjunct faculty positions to teach graduate and undergraduate courses.

Areas of Teaching Need

We seek individuals with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

* Supply Chain Analytics and AI-Enabled Forecasting

* Logistics, Transportation, Warehousing, Last-Mile Delivery

* Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management

* Operations Management, Lean, and Six Sigma

* Supply Chain Risk & Resilience

* Digital Supply Chain Technologies (IoT, Blockchain, APS, ERP)

* Sustainability, Circularity, and ESG Supply Chains

Adjunct faculty are expected to bring diverse perspectives and practical experience to the classroom, contributing to the School's mission of developing sought-after business leaders who possess the ethical character, Spiritan mindset, and solutions-oriented skills needed to be global difference makers.

Primary Responsibilities

* Teach assigned courses in the School of Business curriculum, which may include lecture or online formats.

* Deliver high-quality instruction using innovative and inclusive pedagogical strategies.

* Assess student performance through assignments and exams.

* Collaborate with full-time faculty to ensure course content aligns with program goals and accreditation standards.

* Maintain availability for student consultation and support outside of scheduled class time.

* Support and advance the mission of the University through professional conduct and service.

Qualifications

* Earned master's degree in a business discipline

* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

* Enthusiasm for working with students

Preferred:

* College/university level teaching experience and/or experience teaching, presenting, leading training, or mentoring in professional settings

* Experience with supply chain analytics, AI/ML tools, ERP/APS systems, or process improvement methodologies

* Professional certifications (e.g., APICS/ASCM CPIM, CSCP, CLTD, PMP, Lean Six Sigma)

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit the following materials via Interfolio:

* Letter of interest outlining qualifications and teaching areas

* Curriculum vitae

* Contact information for at least two professional references

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue on a rolling basis.

Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer.