The SC&IS Department of the Smeal College of Business at The Pennsylvania State University (University Park, PA) invites applications a tenure-track position in Supply Chain & Information Systems at the assistant professor level for a Fall 2027 start date. Salary is competitive. 

Candidates must have a PhD degree in supply chain management or related field by the appointment start date. Those who are in the final stages of completing a PhD program will be considered. A strong commitment to research and teaching excellence is expected.  Faculty members are expected to maintain an active research program, perform undergraduate and graduate teaching, supervise graduate students, and engage in service activities. 

The SC&IS Department comprises a vibrant, research-active faculty with research and teaching interests that traverse the end-to-end supply chain and includes business logistics, sourcing, manufacturing, and service operations. The department offers degree programs in supply chain management, management information systems, and business analytics. We seek outstanding candidates with expertise in supply chain and operations with an emphasis in analytics that would complement the faculty with high-quality research and teaching in student-centered and collaborative learning environments.  

The Smeal College of Business offers a collegial working environment and excellent campus facilities. It has the Center for Supply Chain Research® (www.smeal.psu.edu/cscr) which advances cutting-edge research and outreach in supply chain management. The SC&IS Department (www.smeal.psu.edu/scis) also has strong connections with the business community through various research centers that provide opportunities to interface with faculty across various disciplines within Smeal and across Penn State. For more information, please visit www.smeal.psu.edu/research-centers.  

Review of applications will begin approximately October 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.  For further information, please contact Autumn Knepp at adh5253@psu.edu.  

Applicants should apply directly on the Penn State site and upload a letter of intent, a statement of research and teaching, the job market paper, and a CV. Contact information for three references also should be provided. 

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