Clinical Faculty - Management/Operations and Supply Chain

The University of St. Thomas Departments of Management/Operations and Supply Chain in the Opus College of Business invites applications for a full-time clinical faculty position starting in Fall 2025. The candidate will be an accomplished professional with a robust background in management and/or supply chain management, a strong professional record, and a diverse portfolio of experiences. The ideal candidate will have expertise in two or more of the following areas: organizational behavior, strategic management, operations management, supply chain management, procurement, logistics, lean management, project management, and/or other related fields within the management and supply chain domains. They should also have a broad understanding and working knowledge of how these elements integrate and function within the broader scope of organizational operations.

Candidates should demonstrate excellence in teaching, strong professional engagement, and a desire to engage in service activities that demonstrate their commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Duties for this position include:

• Teaching the equivalent of 6 full-semester sections at the undergraduate or graduate level, depending on the department's needs, and engaging in all aspects of teaching, including advising students, curriculum development, and revising and updating courses.         
• Staying professionally active by engaging in a portfolio of professional development activities, continuing professional experience, and/or intellectual contributions that establish continuous learning about and currency in their teaching area.
• Contributing to the operation and well-being of the University and its broader communities. Service includes work done to benefit students, departments, the OCB, the University, the community at large, the academic profession, and other communities.

The Opus College of Business develops effective, principled business leaders, who think globally, act ethically, and create enduring value for society. It is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. The college offers undergraduate, part-time and specialized MBA, specialized Masters, and graduate certificate programs. For more information about the Opus College of Business, see http://www.stthomas.edu/business/.

The University of St. Thomas is in the vibrant Minneapolis-St. Paul area, one of the nation’s top 25 metro areas. Combine that with a visible corporate presence of seventeen Fortune 500 headquarters plus a diversified list of other companies with offices in the metro area, and you have a very strong, supportive business community that attracts bright, talented, people. A recent study found the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area population grew 11% from 2010 – 2020. Census data also shows that Minnesota continues to grow more diverse, both racially and ethnically, and at a faster pace than in the broader United States. Learn more about life as a faculty member at St. Thomas.

Salary and Benefits 

The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• Up to 100% tuition remission for employees and dependents upon eligibility
• Up to 50% tuition remission for spouses upon eligibility
• A generous employer retirement contribution of 9.4% of annual salary upon eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision options
• Employer-paid disability, life, and AD&D benefits
• All eligible full-time faculty may request Parental Leave for the birth or adoption of a child

Salary Range: $97,000 to $105,000

The University of St. Thomas has provided a salary range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The specific salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Ph.D., Ed.D., MBA, or Master’s, U.S. or foreign equivalent, in an area of management or operations and supply chain (e.g., Organizational Behavior, Operations, Supply Chain, Strategic Management, etc.) or another closely related field. ABD candidates nearing completion of the PHD will be considered
• Prior experience teaching management and/or operations courses at undergraduate and/or graduate levels with a demonstrated ability and commitment to excellence in teaching
• Extensive management-related corporate/industry experience

Additional Preferences

• Demonstrated commitment to providing leadership (in teaching and/or service) toward building an equitable and diverse academic environment
• Incorporates innovative teaching technology, experiential exercises and/or applied learning in the classroom

The University of St. Thomas embraces diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity, and personal attention call us to embody and champion a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment.  We welcome applicants of diverse races, ethnicities, geographic origins, gender identities, ages, socioeconomic backgrounds, sexual orientations, religions, work experience, physical and intellectual abilities, and financial means. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. This commitment is consistent with our university mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely and work skillfully to advance the common good. A successful candidate will be committed to this mission's ideals. 

Clinical appointments are without tenure and are not tenure-track appointments.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants must apply online at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/, providing the following:

1. Letter of interest.
2. Curriculum vitae or resume.
3. A written statement of teaching philosophy (including developing inclusive learning environments) including student evaluations.

Further application materials including references may be requested later, but no additional materials beyond those requested above are asked of you at this time.

To ensure full consideration for the position, all application materials should be received by February 7, 2025; however, the position will remain open until filled.  For further information, please contact Dr. Liz Welsh, Search Committee Chair, at mailto:wels2749@stthomas.edu.

The University of St. Thomas, Minnesota Human Resources Department advertises the official job listing on its website at http://www.stthomas.edu/jobs.

The University of St. Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.