Georgia Southern University, a member institution of the University System of Georgia, invites nominations and applications for the position of Director of the Ph.D. Program in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. The Director will hold the academic rank of Associate Professor or Professor (depending upon experience and qualifications) in the Department of Management, Marketing and Logistics in the College of Business Administration. Georgia Southern University is classified as a Doctoral/Research University. Accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Georgia Southern offers more than 100 academic majors in a comprehensive array of baccalaureate degrees and selected master's and doctoral programs. The University has earned a reputation for providing all of the benefits of a major university with the feeling of a much smaller college. In addition, the University has earned national accreditation in 59 program areas from 21 accrediting bodies. Academic programs are organized in eight colleges: Business Administration, Education, Health and Human Sciences, Information Technology, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, the Allen E. Paulson College of Science and Technology, and the Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies.
A residential university with a fall 2009 enrollment of 18,000 students, Georgia Southern is one of Georgia’s premier universities. One of the top choices in Georgia for new freshmen, including HOPE Scholars, Georgia Southern enrolls an increasingly selective student body representing the United States and more than 86 nations. The University continues to enhance its academic profile through higher admission standards, an expanded Honors Program, and scholarships for academically talented students.
Georgia Southern University is committed to advancing the State of Georgia and the region through the benefits of higher education, offering both campus-based and a number of online degree programs. The University fosters access to its educational programs, provides a comprehensive and fulfilling university experience, and enhances quality of life in the region through collaborative relationships supporting education, health care and human services, cultural experiences, scientific and technological advancement, athletics, and regional development. Georgia Southern’s strategic plan includes advancing the University to the top tier of national rankings in its class.
The nearly 700 acre park-like campus continues an era of capital construction that has opened new facilities for colleges and academic programs, student recreation and development, university housing, athletics, and public service. The learning environment is enhanced by a museum of cultural and natural history, a botanical garden, a unique wildlife education and raptor center, a performing arts center, the Center for Art and Theatre, and a continuing education and conference center. The University's Division I athletic teams compete in the Southern Conference. The campus is located in Statesboro, a classic Main Street community near historic Savannah and Hilton Head Island.
The College of Business Administration is composed of four academic units: the School of Accountancy, the School of Economic Development, the Department of Finance and Quantitative Analysis, and the Department of Management, Marketing and Logistics (MML). The Ph.D. program in Logistics and Supply Chain Management is housed in the MML department. This is the first Ph.D. to be offered by Georgia Southern University. MML offers three undergraduate Bachelor of Business Administration degree programs. Marketing majors can select an emphasis area, if desired, in sales or retailing. Management majors may choose specialties in human resources, operations management, or small business management; an emerging area is entrepreneurial leadership. The Logistics and Intermodal Transportation undergraduate program is ranked 15th in the nation. Faculty members are expected to contribute to the Department’s goal of achieving national distinction in Management, Marketing and Logistics education. Faculty must also be willing to interact with students through activities such as advising, mentoring and collaborative research.
In addition to the undergraduate curricula, MML participates in the delivery of the MBA, MAcc, Georgia WebMBA, and Ph.D. in Logistics and Supply Chain Management programs. Faculty teaching in the graduate programs are expected to deliver courses occasionally at the branch campus in Savannah. Delivery of both graduate and undergraduate courses via the web may also be required.
The College of Business Administration is composed of four academic units: the School of Accountancy, the School of Economic Development, the Department of Finance and Quantitative Analysis, and the Department of Management, Marketing and Logistics (MML). The Ph.D. program in Logistics and Supply Chain Management is housed in the MML department. This is the first Ph.D. to be offered by Georgia Southern University. MML offers three undergraduate Bachelor of Business Administration degree programs. Marketing majors can select an emphasis area, if desired, in sales or retailing. Management majors may choose specialties in human resources, operations management, or small business management; an emerging area is entrepreneurial leadership. The Logistics and Intermodal Transportation undergraduate program is ranked 15th in the nation. Faculty members are expected to contribute to the Department’s goal of achieving national distinction in Management, Marketing and Logistics education. Faculty must also be willing to interact with students through activities such as advising, mentoring and collaborative research.
In addition to the undergraduate curricula, MML participates in the delivery of the MBA, MAcc, Georgia WebMBA, and Ph.D. in Logistics and Supply Chain Management programs. Faculty teaching in the graduate programs are expected to deliver courses occasionally at the branch campus in Savannah. Delivery of both graduate and undergraduate courses via the web may also be required.
The position reports to the Chair of MML, is a 12-month appointment and has a competitive salary that is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Teaching load for the position will be two courses per academic year. Faculty are expected to be teacher/scholars with a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, engage in productive scholarship, be committed to professional service, have technological literacy with a commitment to using technology in teaching and scholarship, and have experience with, or interest in, working in diverse academic and professional communities. The ability to contribute to a positive work environment in the department, college, and University is also expected as well as a strong orientation to recruiting, advising, retaining, and mentoring qualified students. The director of the Ph.D. program will work with the faculty and administration to develop, manage, market, assess and promote all aspects of the program. The program will begin operation in the Fall of 2010.
Required Qualifications:
- Earned doctorate from an AACSB, or EQUIS, accredited institution in logistics, supply chain management, or related field
- Academically Qualified under AACSB guidelines
- Record of scholarship, teaching, and professional service commensurate with the rank of professor* or associate professor**
- Collaborative leadership style with an appreciation for the principles of shared governance
- Evidence of successful interaction with the business community
- Effective communication and organizational skills
**For appointment at the associate professor rank, a minimum of 4 years college/university teaching experience at the assistant professor rank required plus a strong record of research and service with publications and presentations in professional venues.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Evidence of successful academic administrative ability and effectiveness
- Experience in the development and management of graduate programs and with student recruiting
- Experience with teaching and dissertation committee service in a doctoral program
- Evidence of successful fundraising and/or grant writing experience
- Ability to develop and deliver courses for the Ph.D. program in logistics and supply chain management
- Experience working with a diverse student body
Screening of applications begins October 5, 2009, and continues until the position is filled. Position starting date is January 1, 2010 or July 1, 2010. Finalists are required to undergo a background check. A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested. Georgia Southern University seeks to recruit individuals who are committed to working in diverse academic and professional communities. Applications and nominations should be sent to:
Dr. Jerry W. Wilson, Search Chair, Search #56667
Department of Management, Marketing and Logistics
Georgia Southern University
P. O. Box 8154
Statesboro GA 30460-8154
Electronic mail: jwwilson@georgiasouthern.edu
Telephone: 912.478.5022
More information about the institution is available through http://www.georgiasouthern.edu or http://coba.georgiasouthern.edu/depts/mml/welcome.htm.
Georgia Southern University seeks individuals who are committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and professional service within the University and beyond. The names of applicants and nominees, vitae, and other non-evaluative information may be subject to public inspection under the Georgia Open Records Act. Georgia Southern University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity institution. Individuals who need reasonable accommodations under the ADA to participate in the search process should contact the Associate Provost.