DEPARTMENT: Information Systems, Supply Chain, and Analytics
RANK: Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Professor of Management Science
ABOUT THE POSITION: The College of Business at The University of Alabama in Huntsville invites applications for a clinical assistant or associate professor in management science with an emphasis on operations and/or supply chain management. We seek applicants who welcome the challenges and rewards of serving as part of a collaborative and intellectually curious faculty of a growing college located in a dynamic and supportive high-tech community.
Responsibilities: Effectively teach courses in supply chain management, as well as other courses in operations, analytics, or project management, in graduate and undergraduate programs in face-to-face or online modes as needed by the college. Oversee and facilitate labs, practicum courses, course-based projects, and/or internships that give students the opportunity to learn through hands-on experience. Participate in the profession, university service, and outreach to the local community. Seek external funding for programs and projects. Conduct and publish quality applied research in a collegial environment where both intra- and inter-disciplinary collaborations are valued.
Qualifications: A Ph.D. in supply chain management, operations, industrial engineering, or a closely related field is required. Demonstrated success in teaching in an AACSB-accredited business program is required. We prefer candidates who have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and maintain scholarly or professional activities sufficient to meet the college’s AACSB qualification standards; candidates who have the ability and commitment to engage with businesses, organizations, and federal agencies in the region; and candidates who can lead community-oriented projects related in the areas of supply chain management, operations, and advanced manufacturing. A track record of engagement with the business community is a plus. Appointment at the rank of Clinical Associate Professor requires experience and qualifications that merit appointment at that rank according to the college’s standards.
APPOINTMENT DATE: Fall 2025
ABOUT THE COLLEGE: The College of Business is accredited by AACSB International and has approximately 35 tenured, tenure-track, and clinical faculty, 30 part-time faculty, 1,050 undergraduate students, and 350 graduate students. The college offers a BSBA degree with majors in accounting, analytics, finance, information systems, management, and marketing; a BS degree in economics and computational analysis; and six graduate degrees: an MBA, and specialized master’s degrees in business analytics, cybersecurity, human resource management, information systems, as well as supply chain management. UAH has been ranked by the NSF in recent years among the top 10 in the nation for federal funding of research in management and economics. The college hosts two centers and one office that provide outreach, service, and engagement with the greater community. The Center for Management and Economics Research, Small Business Development Center and Apex Accelerator, and Office of Professional and Continuing Education serve individuals, businesses, and organizations in the community and throughout the U.S with business consulting and non-degree educational services. For detailed information about the college and its programs, please visit uah.edu/business.
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Founded in 1969, The University of Alabama in Huntsville is one of America’s premier doctoral-granting, comprehensive universities known for addressing some of the world’s most critical technological challenges. UAH, a part of the University of Alabama System, offers an environment where students are able to explore, discover, create and communicate knowledge. With eight colleges, more than 100 areas of study and 17 high-tech research centers, UAH is a Carnegie R1 top-tier research university. Located in the heart of the Technology Hub of the South, UAH serves as the anchor tenant of the second-largest research park in the United States, Cummings Research Park. UAH boasts storied partnerships with Redstone Arsenal, NASA and the Department of Homeland Defense. The institution is a member of the Gulf South athletic conference. UAH is where technology and human understanding converge to prepare students to transform their future. Learn more at uah.edu.
ABOUT HUNTSVILLE: Among other accolades, Huntsville has been rated in the Top 10 Best Places to Live by U.S. News & World Report over the last five years. Defense, space, telecommunications, biotechnology, diversified manufacturing, and a variety of emerging specialties contribute to the vibrant economy of Huntsville, also known as the Rocket City. The area enjoys a favorable cost of living, highly rated schools, excellent healthcare, and an outstanding overall quality of life in the Southeast. Huntsville is the largest city in Alabama and is the major urban hub serving more than 1.2 million people who reside in the North Alabama region. From outdoor recreational activities to a thriving arts and entertainment community, Huntsville contributes to a wonderful way to live, work, and play. Learn more at huntsville.org.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND DEADLINE: Applicants must submit the following via email to the search committee at mscsearch@uah.edu: a letter of interest, a curriculum vita, evidence of teaching effectiveness, a representative sample of recent research work, and three letters of recommendation. Official transcripts of all college work will be required for finalists. The priority deadline for consideration is January 15, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.
Please refer to log number: 25-26-136
The University of Alabama in Huntsville is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer of minorities/females/veterans/disabled.
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