Assistant Professor, Supply Chain Management

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University of Maryland - College Park

Compensation

$210K - $245K

University of Maryland College Park

On-site

Posted March 26, 2026

Job Description

Job Description Summary

Organizational Summary:

The Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in Supply Chain Management at the Logistics, Business & Public Policy (LBPP) Department, starting in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027. We are seeking candidates with a strong commitment to high-quality research. We also expect the faculty member to play a key role in the school’s academic programs at the Doctoral, Master’s, and Undergraduate levels, in terms of teaching and leadership. Advanced Assistants with a demonstrated record of publication in the top supply chain and operations management journals are especially welcome to apply for this position. The department features faculty members actively engaged in empirical research in supply chain, logistics, and operations management, with engagement and collaboration opportunities with faculty in other departments, such as the Department of Decision, Operations & Information Technologies (DO&IT) (https://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/departments/decision-operations-information-technologies). The Robert H. Smith School of Business is a recognized leader in management research and education for the global economy. Smith offers undergraduate, full-time and part-time MBA, M.S., Executive MBA, PhD, and non-degree executive education programs as well as outreach services to the corporate community. The school is consistently ranked among the top business schools by leading business publications such as Bloomberg Business Week, Financial Times, U.S. News & World Report, and The Wall Street Journal.

Additional Job Details

Minimum Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Management Science, or a related field, be well trained in empirical research and methods, and conduct top-level scholarly research in supply chain management and related areas that align with the Smith School’s strategic plan (https://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/about/strategic-plan).

Preferences:

The faculty member is expected to develop and deliver high-quality teaching for supply chain related courses to undergraduates, MS, MBA, and /or PhD students in the Logistics, Business & Public Policy (LBPP) Department (https://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/departments/logistics-business-public-policy).

Required Application Materials:

Interested applicants should submit their entire application electronically as one PDF file as an attachment. The application file should include a brief cover letter, vita, research and teaching statements, names of three references, and one paper, in that order. In the meantime, they should also ask their references to send in their recommendation letters. For full consideration, applications are due by April 5, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

Physical Demands:
Ability to lift ten lbs

Licenses/ Certifications:

N/A

Best Consideration Date:

April 5 ,2026

Posting Close Date:

N/A

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Financial Disclosure Required

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Department

BMGT-Logistics, Business & Public Policy

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty Regular

Salary Range

$210K - $245K

Benefits Summary

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Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.