Non-Tenure Stream, Open Rank Position in Supply Chain Management
The Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business seeks applications for an
anticipate non-tenure stream, open rank position in Supply Chain
Management beginning Fall 2012 (subject to budgetary approval). The
successful candidate will not only have extensive experience in
traditional supply chain management concepts and technologies, but will
appreciate the ongoing, deep and broad changes in the corporate
environment that make value chain management more relevant in today’s
competitive global environment.
Experience in leading the implementation of supply chain management
technologies such as Material Requirements/Resources Planning (MRP/MRP
II), Distribution Resources Planning (DRP), Just In Time (JIT), Vendor
Managed Inventory (VMI), Trading Partner Integration, Radio Frequency
Identification (RFID), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), and
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), is preferred. Moreover, beyond
implementation experience, the ideal candidate will understand the
organizational and environmental contexts in which firms seek to manage,
adapt and innovate in their supply chains.
The candidate will be responsible for developing supply chain courses at
the undergraduate and graduate level in topics such as
purchasing/procurement, logistics, electronic data interchange, inter-
organizational system implementation, distribution networks, manufacturing
planning and inventory control, and electronic commerce. Further, the
successful candidate will develop and enhance Katz’s relationship with
industry partners in supply chain and value chain management. This will
include developing opportunities and supervising students in industry and
research projects. Training and/or knowledge in Six Sigma processes,
MRP/ERP/CRM technologies, and/or related certification procedures will be
considered a plus. Relevant professional certifications from
organizations such as APICS, ISM, or IAOP are desired. The University
of Pittsburgh is a member of the SAP University Alliance and the Supply
Chain Council.
While research is not a primary focus of this appointment, successful
candidates will have a PhD and will show evidence of interest and ability
to publish. Applicants should provide a curriculum vita, three letters of
reference, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and working papers and/or
publications. Electronic copies of application materials should be sent
to:
NTSF_Supply_Chain@katz.pitt.edu. Contact person: Monica Harold,
Academic Assistant, Supply Chain Search Committee, Katz Graduate School of
Business, University of Pittsburgh,
Pittsburgh, PA 15260. To ensure full consideration, applications must be
received by January 15, 2012.
The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity
Employer. Women and members of minority groups under-represented in
academia are especially encouraged to apply.