Full-time Associate Professor & APD

Compensation Range:

Annual Salary: $70,585.00 - $90,060.00

National University – San Diego, California

Full-time Associate Professor & APD, BS Logistics and Supply Chain Management– Remote

The Department of Finance, Economics, Marketing & Accounting, in the College of Business, Engineering, and Technology at National University invites applications for an Associate Professor in the Bachelor of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management program. Rank is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of excellence in scholarship in their field and a commitment to serving the university’s adult student body. The successful candidate will also have demonstrated knowledge and skill in teaching in such areas as Logistics, Supply Chain Planning and Management, Global Logistics, Information Systems, Channel Distribution, Network Modeling & Optimization, Risk Management, Procurement, Logistics Management & Scheduling, Inventory Management, and other at graduate and undergraduate levels. This position works closely with other faculty within the discipline and administration, contributing to programmatic strategies that ensure program quality, student engagement, and success.

Our strategic plan has five interrelated priorities:

• Increase access to adult learners nationwide by offering a variety of programs asynchronously online.
• Reduce the costs to students and continue to do so until our most deserving students receive an education with no out-of-pocket costs. 
• Implement precision education as an operational strategy to improve student success.
• Build an infrastructure to support innovative instruction.
• Create a culture that attracts and retains top talent, including transparent communication and inclusion.

The Academic Program Director (APD) is a full-time faculty member who directs the strategy, operations and support for the degree program for which this role is responsible. As the primary spokesperson for all program (part-time and full-time) faculty and students, the APD will act as the primary source of information about specific programmatic strategies, needs and daily operations and initiate and approve changes to assure program quality, driving student engagement and success. The APD serves as the lead discipline expert for the program as well as primary contact for multiple stakeholders. This position collaborates with program faculty in support of student success, as well as the Director of Assessment to conduct program assessment on a regular basis to ensure the program is meeting the needs of the student and the program’s related industries and where applicable, the programmatic accreditation requirements. This position ensures the incorporation of identified trends or changes into the curriculum, in collaboration with the Director of Curriculum, and serves in either a direct or consulting role during course development, updating, and maintenance. The APD meets regularly with the School/College leadership (Associate Dean and/or Dean) to ensure that the program aligns with University and School/College goals and priorities.

Essential Functions:

Candidates will be evaluated for their level of proficiency and potential (for excellence) in teaching, scholarship, and service. The main expectations of this position include:

Teaching

• Teach and develop online or onsite courses in the following areas: BS Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Maintain pedagogical and subject matter expertise in the instructor’s field.
• Create a positive learning environment for learners.
• Ensure course and program practices align with compliance and accreditation standards.
• Adhere to the National University’s academic integrity policy.

Scholarship

• Maintain a productive scholarship agenda suitable to a teaching university.
• Engage in scholarly activities to maintain professional growth.
• Participate in professional development as outlined in faculty policies.

Service

• Participate in curriculum oversight, shared governance, and the student experience.
• Serve on committees at the program, department, school, college or/and university level and engage in community activities that promote program outreach and university goals.
• Participate in program meetings and advisory boards to integrate best practices and strategic initiatives.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

Education & Experience

• Terminal degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution required.
• 5+ years of direct full-time faculty college-level teaching experience required.
• 5+ years of practical experience and certifications in Logistics, Supply Chain Planning and Management preferred.
• Experience in developing and maintaining curriculum preferred.
• Experience with the online delivery modality of higher education strongly preferred.

Special conditions of employment include:

• Background check required.
• Travel is optional, at least once annually to attend the annual Commencement ceremony (if held onsite).

The position will be posted until filled. For full consideration, interested candidates should apply by June 1, 2025 and provide the following:

• A cover letter that includes: 
  • Qualifications for teaching accounting
  • Areas of specialization
  • Evidence of teaching excellence online and/or onsite
  • Past and present scholarship 

• A curriculum vita 
• Example of scholarship (published or unpublished)
• Sample teaching evaluations
• 3 references
• Transcripts from two highest earned degrees from regionally accredited institutions

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Candidate receiving offers will be offered a salary/pay rate commensurate with experience that vary based on a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and competencies.  Absent exceptional circumstances, candidates will be offered a salary within this range for this position. Base pay is one component of National University’s total rewards package, as we are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family.  For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit benefits.nu.edu. For part-time positions, please click here.

National University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant per applicable federal, state and local laws. At NU, a mix of highly talented, innovative, and creative people come together to make the impact of a lifetime for each of our student learners. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, education, and admission at National University. We are focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, color, ancestry, age, family care status, veteran status, marital status, creed, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and other legally protected group status.