Assistant Professor of Supply Chain & Analytics - Western Illinois University

Location:

Macomb, IL Category:

Faculty Positions Posted On:

Tue Mar 24 2026

Job Description:

APPOINTMENT

Full-time, tenure-track appointment beginning August 20, 2026.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate instruction in both traditional in-person and online formats in the areas of supply chain/logistics and business analytics, with a primary emphasis on equipping students and professionals with skills needed to effectively manage operations and supply chains in an increasingly complex, data-driven business environment. A minimum teaching load of 3/3 is required. Candidates are expected to maintain an active research agenda consistent with AACSB Scholarly Academic (SA) qualification. Service to the School, College, University, profession, and community is expected, including engagement with business and industry partners.

RANK & SALARY

Assistant Professor, 9-month appointment. $8,440 - $9,378 per month, commensurate with experience. Western Illinois University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS).

These benefits include:

Health Insurance plans, (HMO's, OAP's, QCHP, and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long-Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts (HAS, MCAP, and DCAP), 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans. Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois. Other benefits available to eligible employees include: paid time-off, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Waiver programs, and discounts to the local YMCA. For a full list of benefits as a WIU employee, please visit our

Benefits Homepage:

http://www.wiu.edu/human_resources/benefits/. For questions on benefits, or eligibility, contact our benefits team at HR-Benefits@wiu.edu or by calling 309-298-1971.

Job Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

An earned Ph.D. or D.B.A. in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations & Supply Management, or a closely-related field from an AACSB-accredited institution, OR a Ph.D./DBA in a related business field with a dissertation focused on supply chain management or logistics. ABD candidates may be considered if degree completion is expected prior to appointment. Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Business/Supply Chain Analytics, Supply Chain Risk Management, and two of the following courses: Logistics/Transportation & Distribution; Purchasing & Supply Management; Project Management; Supply Chain & Operations Management. Demonstrated ability to teach in both in-person and online formats, with a commitment to high-quality, student-centered instruction. Demonstrated potential for maintaining AACSB Scholarly Academic (SA) qualification through peer-reviewed research in supply chain management, logistics, operations, analytics, or related areas. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated commitment to teaching, research, and service.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Established record of high-quality scholarship in supply chain management, logistics, operations, analytics, or related fields, consistent with

AACSB SA

qualification. Independent teaching experience in supply chain management, business analytics, logistics, or operations management. Experience integrating industry-based projects, real-world datasets, simulations, or experiential learning into SCM and analytics courses. Proficiency with analytics and SCM technologies, such as Python, R, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, SAP, optimization platforms, DAT or Sonar, or similar Professional certifications, such as CSCMP SCPro, APICS/ASCM CPIM (Certified in Planning and Inventory Management), PMP (Project Management Professional), Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt (ASQ or equivalent), CSCA (Certified Supply Chain Analytics Professional), or similar. Demonstrated ability to engage with business and industry partners or supervise applied supply chain and analytics initiatives. For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionally accredited degree-granting institution of higher education (or equivalent from an international accrediting body). Unless otherwise stated, the degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.

Additional Information:

THE UNIVERSITY

About WIU Since 1899, Western Illinois University has provided outstanding educational opportunities to individuals in west central Illinois and well beyond our region and state. WIU's traditional residential campus in Macomb, Illinois, is the educational, cultural and athletic center of the region, while the WIU-Quad Cities non-residential branch campus in Moline, Illinois, is the only public university in the immediate Quad Cities region.

WIU-Macomb, IL :

Western's traditional, residential main campus offers a comprehensive slate of undergraduate and graduate programs, including a doctorate in education, and post-baccalaureate certificates. A diverse community in west central Illinois, Macomb features a unique blend of agriculture, industry, service, retail, education, and culture. Macomb serves as the county seat, with connections across the state with Amtrak providing twice-daily service from Macomb to Chicago (and point in-between). Macomb is located approximately 75 miles from the Quad Cities International Airport (Moline, IL) and 70 miles from the Greater Peoria Regional Airport (Peoria, IL).

WIU-Quad Cities :

Located on the banks of the Mississippi River in Moline, Illinois, the WIU-Quad Cities campus is the only public four-year regional university that serves the Quad Cities region. Designed as a metropolitan commuter campus, WIU-Quad Cities offers select undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Moline is located just 80 miles north of the Macomb campus and is centered within a diverse, bi-state community of 383,000 that offers a broad range of cultural, social, and entertainment amenities and experiences, as well as varied businesses and industries. Academics More than 61 undergraduate degree programs, 41 graduate programs, two doctoral programs and 16 post-baccalaureate certificate programs prepare students for a successful career after graduation. Student Resources More than 200 student organizations at Western provide social, academic, recreation, athletics, service, academic, and many other opportunities for students to grow and learn, develop leadership skills, and much more. Numerous concerts, lectures, films, dance performances, cultural events and more are presented and performed each year, along with numerous major theatrical and dance productions and studio shows, and a variety of service-oriented projects and activities, all in a diverse and inclusive campus environment. The Multicultural Center is home to four cultural and resource centers: The Gwendolyn Brooks, Casa Latina, the Women's Center, and the LGBT•QA Resource Center. These cultural and resource centers promote WIU's goal of enhancing justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion through educational programming and advocacy. WIU Intercollegiate Athletics The University's athletics program, based on the Macomb campus, sponsors 17 NCAA Division I intercollegiate men's and women's varsity sports. Football competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision through the Missouri Valley Football Conference; all other varsity sports compete at the Division I level through The Summit League.