Assistant/Associate Professor Tenure System

Assistant/Associate Professor Tenure System

Michigan State University's Eli Broad College of Business, Department of Supply Chain Management, has an opening for a tenure system assistant/associate professor with expertise in AI and sustainability to start in the 2026-2027 academic year. Duties include research, teaching, and service, and the teaching responsibility would involve Supply Chain courses. Salary and terms are negotiable depending on experience. There will be preference for candidates who conduct research on topics related to AI, Data Science, Machine Learning, and empirical analytics, with broad operational interests in one or more of the following domains of research in operations such as Cybersecurity, sustainability, humanitarian operations, Healthcare, Industry 4.0, and technology management.

Please note that this is a union position represented by the Union of Tenure System Faculty (UTSF). The university is working with the union to establish a collective bargaining agreement.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Doctorate -Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or related field

The position requires a Ph.D. or equivalent degree from an accredited university. Candidates must have a conferred Ph.D. in Supply Chain Management or related field as of the start date of the position, and have a demonstrated record of research excellence, commensurate with their rank.

There will be preference for candidates who conduct research on topics related to AI, Data Science, Machine Learning, and empirical analytics, with broad operational interests in one or more of the following domains of research in operations such as Cybersecurity, sustainability, humanitarian operations, Healthcare, Industry 4.0, and technology management.

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Review of applications will begin October 2, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by October 25, 2025. Applications must be submitted online at: http://careers.msu.edu. For additional information, please contact Dr. Srinivas Talluri, Search Committee Chair, Department of Supply Chain Management, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824-4480. E-mail: talluri@msu.edu.

10/06/2025

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

https://broad.msu.edu/supply-chain-management/

Ranked #1 in US News and World Report, the Supply Chain Management Department (https://broad.msu.edu/supply-chain-management/) is the home of internationally recognized faculty who are among the most accomplished scholars and teachers. The department offers a Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, a graduate certificate in Elements of Global Supply Chain Management, an MS in Supply Chain Management, and Ph.Ds in both Logistics Management, and Operations & Sourcing Management. The department contributes heavily to the Executive and Full-time MBA programs, online certificate programs, and is very active in executive education programs.

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

Advertised: Oct 2, 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Oct 2, 2027 Eastern Daylight Time

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