School of Business Part-time Teaching Position in Business Analytics and Operations

%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EThe Business Analytics and Operations Area at the School of Business invites applications from qualified candidates for a part-time faculty position for Spring 2027.

We seek an experienced professional to teach a web-based graduate-level course in Strategic Procurement and Sourcing.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:11.

0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EAbout the Course%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EThis 7-week graduate course (Thursday evenings, March 18 – April 29, 2027) examines the strategic role of purchasing and supply management in driving efficient, competitive supply chain operations.

Students explore how organizations identify, evaluate, and develop supplier relationships; acquire materials and services at optimal cost and quality; and implement sourcing strategies that ensure a reliable flow of goods. The course emphasizes the impact of procurement decisions on organizational performance, competitiveness, and profitability, while also addressing the legal, ethical, and sustainability considerations that inform effective purchasing practices.

%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EAdditional qualifications include:%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;.

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0pt;%22%3EProfessional experience leading procurement and/or sourcing organizations.%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. List. Paragraph. CxSp. First%22 style=%22line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;.

Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3EStrong written and verbal communication skills developed in a business or corporate setting%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. List. Paragraph. CxSp. First%22 style=%22line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;.

Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3EExperience interacting with graduate students in an academic or professional training environment%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EPreferred:%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso.

Normal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3EPrior teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3EA Graduate degree in Business or Engineering from an AACSB-accredited institution%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso.

Normal%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EDuties and Responsibilities:%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;.

Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3EDeliver graduate-level instruction on Thursdays, 6:20–9:20 PM, online through the school’s internet teaching platform (ZOOM or TEAMS).%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:11.

0pt;%22%3EManage course content, assignments, and grades through Canvas (the university’s LMS)%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3EHold office hours (via ZOOM or TEAMS) to support student learning outside the classroom%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso.

Normal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3EProvide timely, constructive feedback through graded assignments, in-class reviews, and participation%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:11.

0pt;%22%3EMaintain accurate records of student attendance, progress, and performance%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;,serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EInterested applicants should submit a resume highlighting academic credentials, relevant business expertise, and any prior teaching experience.

We welcome applications from experienced professionals who have hands-on experience in purchasing or supply management with a talent for translating complex sourcing strategies into engaging, practical classroom discussions.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E