Professional in Residence, Global Supply Chain Management

Job Title Professional in Residence, Global Supply Chain Management

Full Time / Part Time

Full Time / Part Time Full Time

Job Type

Job Type Faculty

Reports To

Reports To Chair, Department of Management

Position Summary

Bryant University’s College of Business invites applications for a Professional in Residence of Global Supply Chain Management ( GSCM ). This individual should demonstrate excellence in teaching courses in supply chain management, including the integration of AI. It is expected that this position will serve as Program Coordinator of the Global Supply Chain Management Program. This is a full-time, non-tenure track, renewable position.
Bryant is recognized as a top 1 percent national leader in student education outcomes and ROI and regularly receives high rankings from U.S. News and World Report, QS Stars, Money, Bloomberg Business week, Wall Street Journal, and College Factual. Bryant’s strategic plan,
Vision 2030 , redefines higher education through a commitment to providing students with a transformational learning experience. Vision 2030 accelerates advancements in academic innovation, experiential learning, vibrant student life, Division I athletics, and a connected community that fosters belonging and success.

Principal Accountabilities

The successful candidate will be expected to teach in our undergraduate ( BSBA ) as well as graduate ( MBA ) programs related to Global Supply Chain Management and possibly Operations Management.
The area of specialization/certification that will be given preference for this position is Supply Chain Management ( SCM ). Applicants will be expected to have expertise in a SCM
-related function (e.g. logistics, operations management, planning, sourcing, forecasting, and strategy) and demonstrate a proven ability to engage in an environment that emphasizes cross-functional interaction and integration, both within and outside traditional supply chain management areas. Areas where expertise is desired include (but are not limited to) healthcare operations and management, supply chain strategy, analytics, operations management, and global sourcing. Candidates with expertise in international trade and logistics are highly desired.

The successful candidate will teach the high profile GSCM Practicum course, which involves semester-long consulting projects with industry clients. It is expected that the candidate will have industry experience and an existing network of potential contacts from whom some of the capstone projects might be solicited. In addition, the candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses involving International Trade and Logistics.

The position is ideal for an industry professional seeking strong teaching experience in an applied, student-centered environment. The successful candidate will also demonstrate the potential to lead the GSCM program, establishing connections with the business community, participating in the development of new courses, building new programs, and enhancing the student experience. The position involves active participant in departmental and institutional activities.

Qualifications

Candidates must have an MBA or Master’s Degree in a relevant area from an AACSB
-International accredited school. Candidates should be committed to teaching excellence and serving as an active member of the Bryant community. The successful candidate must be able to teach courses at both the undergraduate ( BSBA ) and graduate ( MBA ) level.

In addition:

• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching undergraduate and graduate supply chain management, including international trade and logistics or related quantitative/analytical courses.
• Substantial industry experience…