Assistant Professor in Strategic Management / Entrepreneurship - School of Management (Hybrid)

The University of Michigan ‐ Flint (UM-Flint) seeks highly qualified applicants for a tenure ‐ track position (at the Assistant Professor rank) in Supply Chain Management, beginning Fall 2027.

Responsibilities

Position responsibilities include Teaching, Research, and Service. Teaching responsibilities for the position will include courses in our Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. Assigned courses will be determined based on department/school needs and candidate expertise. There may also be opportunities for the candidate to advise students and serve on dissertation committees in our Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) program which focuses on business strategy.

The candidate will be expected to do research in the area of supply chain or operations management. Candidates with an interest in and experience teaching flexible online and in-person hybrid courses are strongly preferred. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic school committed to excellence in research and teaching.

UM-Flint is an excellent institution for candidates looking for a balance between teaching and research, with a three course per term teaching load and generous support for research. Faculty in the Department of Management and Marketing are extremely research active, targeting and publishing in well-regarded peer-reviewed journals.

The University of Michigan-Flint School of Management is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Salary will be competitive with other AACSB Accredited institutions. We offer a course reduction and guaranteed summer research support for three years for incoming faculty as well as a very generous research/travel budget and faculty startup funds.

Our programs have earned impressive rankings. U.S. News & World Report has ranked UM-Flint’s online Bachelor of Business Administration degree program no. 1 in Michigan and no. 32 in the nation from 2021 to 2026. Our DBA program, focusing on business strategy, is the first and only AACSB accredited program in the state of Michigan.

Further, our MBA program has been ranked as a Tier One MBA program by CEO Magazine, and our MSLOD program has been ranked No. 1 in Michigan and in the top 10 in the U.S. by Eduniversal. Please see https://www.umflint.edu/som/rankings-recognitions/ for more information. The city of Flint is re-inventing itself to become a cosmopolitan campus town.

Please visit https://www.umflint.edu/explore-flint to learn more about the city. The Flint metro (surrounding) area consists of many family-friendly places to live with a relatively low cost of living. Please visit http://www.umflint.edu/som/ to learn more about the School of Management. Class sizes at UM-Flint are small, typically consisting of 15-45 students.

Additionally, as part of the University of Michigan, UM-Flint offers excellent health care and retirement benefits. Please visit http://www.umflint.edu/som/ to learn more about the school.

Required Qualifications ● Candidates should possess an earned doctorate degree in supply chain management or operations management from an AACSB or similarly accredited institution by the start date. ● A record indicating potential for significant scholarship in high-quality refereed journals is required, as evidenced by doctoral dissertation work, conference papers or presentations, or published journal articles.

● Evidence of teaching experience.

How to Apply Materials are only being accepted via Interfolio. Interested applicants should submit: A letter of interest stating candidate experience and qualifications for the position and their fit for our school. A curriculum vitae. Any available research samples that may include chapters from the dissertation. Teaching evaluations if the candidate has teaching experience.

, a summary table listing any completed research along with journal information if published, and contact information for at least three references. Applicants must upload their application materials to: https://apply.interfolio.com/188878 in order to be considered for the position. As a reminder, to ensure full consideration, please submit all application materials by November 15, 2026 (preferably by October 20th or as early as possible).

Applications received by November 15th will receive full consideration. Screening of applications will begin as applications are received will continue until the position is filled. The preferred starting date is August 2027. Additional Information Contact For further information and/or assistance, please contact Amy Maynard, Business Administrator, at amymayn@umich.

edu. Why Work for UM-Flint In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future.

Benefits

Generous time off A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service, with immediate vesting Many choices for comprehensive health insurance Life insurance Long-term disability coverage Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses Eligibility for benefits based on your job group, your appointment percentage and the length of your appointment.

Learn more about employee benefits and eligibility from the UM Human Resources Benefits and Wellness webpage . UM-Flint offers dependent tuition support (DTS) for qualified dependents of faculty and staff from all UM campuses. Information can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/hr/benefits/tuition-support-for-dependents/ Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: https://www.

umflint.edu/chancellor/leadership-mission-vision/ Mode of Work Hybrid: The work requirements allow both onsite and offsite work and an employee has an expected recurring onsite presence. On occasion, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite more frequently if necessitated by unit leadership or their designee and/or the job requirements.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes here . Background Screening The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background checks.

Background checks are performed with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Union Affiliation This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Michigan-Flint and the UMF AFT-AAUP, AFT Michigan local 5671, AFL-CIO, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Application Deadline Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.