About the role
Working/Functional Title
Assistant Professor Tenure System
Position Summary
Michigan State University's Eli Broad College of Business, Department of Supply Chain Management, has an opening for a tenure system assistant professor in Logistics and Supply Chain Management to start in the 2027-2028 academic year. Duties include research, teaching, and service. Teaching responsibilities will include courses in logistics and/or supply chain management. Salary and terms are negotiable depending on experience.
Please note that this is a union position represented by the Union of Tenure System Faculty (UTSF). The university is working with the union to establish a collective bargaining agreement.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Doctorate -Doctorate -Supply Chain Management, Logistics or related field
Minimum Requirements
The position requires a Ph.D. or equivalent degree from an accredited university. Candidates must have a conferred Ph.D. in Supply Chain Management or related field as of the start date of the position, and have a demonstrated record of research excellence, commensurate with their rank.
Desired Qualifications
Preference for candidates whose research addresses emerging technologies and innovation in logistics systems. Relevant areas may include AI and digitalization, autonomous vehicles and robotics, transportation and last-mile logistics, and logistics-related platform models. Connections to sustainability, reverse logistics and closed-loop supply chains, or risk and resilience would also be encouraged.
Required Application Materials
CV and Cover Letter
Special Instructions
Review of applications will begin as early as October 2026, and continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by November 10th, 2026. Applications must be submitted online at: http://careers.msu.edu
Please reach out to Dr. Judith Whipple @ whipple@broad.msu.edu with any questions about the position.
Review of Applications Begins On
10/10/2026
Remote Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
Website
https://broad.msu.edu/supply-chain-management/
Department Statement
Highly Ranked in US News and World Report, the Supply Chain Management Department (https://broad.msu.edu/supply-chain-management/) is the home of internationally recognized faculty who are among the most accomplished scholars and teachers. The department offers a Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, a graduate certificate in Elements of Global Supply Chain Management, an MS in Supply Chain Management, and Ph.Ds in both Logistics Management, and Operations & Sourcing Management. The department contributes heavily to the Executive and Full-time MBA programs, online certificate programs, and is very active in executive education programs.
MSU Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.