Job Summary
The Department of Supply Chain and Operations Management in the Mitch Daniels School of Business (DSB), Purdue University, seeks applications for a clinical assistant professor position starting Fall 2026.
Candidates must demonstrate evidence of teaching effectiveness and professional knowledge in the field of Supply Chain and Operations Management. A completed Ph.D. in supply chain and operations management, industrial engineering, computer science, data science, statistics, or a related field is required by the starting date.
Responsibilities of the position include teaching a broad range of undergraduate and graduate courses in Supply Chain and Operations Management. Additional responsibilities may include contributing to various degree programs, working with the undergraduate and graduate program offices on student admission and advising, advising student associations, and establishing company relationships for experiential learning.
The Department of Supply Chain and Operations Management in the DSB is a vibrant group, fostering a supportive and productive environment. For more information about the group and our faculty, please visit our website at
How To Apply
The search committee is being chaired by Mengshi Lu, to whom all inquiries should be directed at mengshilu@purdue.edu. Applicants should submit 1) a full vita, 2) evidence of teaching experience and effectiveness and/or effectiveness in administration, and 3) a cover letter. Applicants should also submit three references to: https://apps.it.purdue.edu/KARS/Apply/HqSy6uIk5M.
The review process will begin on December 5, 2025, and applications will be accepted until this position is filled. A background check is required for employment for the positions.
About the Organization
The newly launched Daniels School of Business is built upon Purdue’s mission as a land-grant university to provide affordable and accessible education while combining technological excellence and business expertise. There are many opportunities to collaborate with the nation’s 4th-ranking Purdue Engineering and the top-ranking Purdue Computes disciplines in research as well as curriculum development.
For a complete list of benefits, please visit our website at: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/ .
Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.