Associate Professor or Professor, Logistic and Supply Chain Management Contract

The Opportunity

The Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems (IEMS) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applicants for a full time, 9-month, tenured associate professor or professor position with an anticipated start date of August 8, 2025. The selected candidate is expected to support IEMS research efforts related but not limited to logistics and supply chain optimization, digital supply networks, sustainability, supply chain digital twins, Ai-driven logistics, industry 4.0, and data-driven decision making.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong research record and teaching excellence in topics such as supply chain optimization, logistics systems design, transportation planning, warehouse management, and advanced technologies in logistics (e.g., AI, IoT). The candidate is expected to lead impactful research, secure external funding, and contribute to curriculum development.

We seek individuals with a collaborative approach who can engage with industry partners and enhance the department’s interdisciplinary and international initiatives. The ideal candidate will also bring innovative approaches to addressing the challenges of global supply chains, contribute to interdisciplinary research, and mentor young faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and students across related programs. We encourage applicants who can add to the excellence of our academic community.

IEMS is one of seven departments in the College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS). The department provides outstanding undergraduate education, engages in collaborative and multidisciplinary research, and offers excellent graduate programs that appeal to students of diverse interests and backgrounds.

Minimum Qualifications:

An earned Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Operations Management, or Supply Chain Management, from an accredited institution.

Appointment at the rank of associate professor requires 5 years of academic experience and strong record of funded research, journal publications, and teaching in supply chain and logistics, commensurate with a tenured associate professor in the department.

Appointment at the rank of full professor requires 10 years of academic experience and outstanding record of funded research, journal publications, and national leadership in supply chain and logistics, commensurate with a tenured professor in the department.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in areas such as supply chain optimization, digital supply networks, sustainability, supply chain digital twins, AI-driven logistics, Industry 4.0, and data-driven decision-making.
• A strong track record of innovative research and practical approaches to the challenges of global supply chains.
• Research and teaching in logistics and supply chain.

Additional Application Materials Required:

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/. In addition to the online application, candidates should upload a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, and a list with contact information for three (3) professional references.

NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to Christin Saro, Search Manager, at Christin.Saro@ucf.edu.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

N/A

Job Close Date:

Open until filled.

Note to applicants: Please keep in mind that a job posted as ‘Open until filled‘ may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.
• Retirement savings options.
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.
• Education assistance.
• Flexible work environment.
• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

Department

College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS) – Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems (IEMS)

Work Schedule

Varies

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

Negotiable

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets. Click on UCF’s Equal Opportunity Statement to view the President’s Statement.

The UCF affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office of Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., upon request.

As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

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