Job Description

Brief Summary of Work for this Position
The Congdon School of Supply Chain, Business Analytics and Information Systems at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, Cameron School of Business, invites applications for a lecturer position in Supply Chain Management to begin August 2025.

The successful candidate is expected to teach four sections per semester (Fall/Spring). Service expectations include the promotion of department programs and participation in department events. Service expectations constitute no more than 10% of the position’s duties. Research is encouraged, although not required.

The ideal candidate will be able to teach in at least two of the following areas: quality management, supply chain management, purchasing and materials management, logistics and distribution management, transportation management, project management. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate introductory, intermediate, advanced undergraduate courses that support the department’s programs, advise majors, and develop a teaching program that engages undergraduate students.

The Congdon School is committed to the idea that we all benefit from a broad diversity of perspectives and experiences and believe that our students, our faculty, and our curriculum are essential elements in that vision. We are seeking a colleague who shares that commitment; has potential for excellence in teaching and research; and who is interested in being an integral part of the department.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
A master’s degree in operations management or supply chain management, or a related area is required.
Candidates should be proficient in face-to-face and online teaching for undergraduate students.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Preference will be given to candidates who have the following qualifications:
Ph.D. at time of application
Evidence of excellence in teaching face-to-face and online, at both the graduate and undergraduate levels
Able to teach in at least two of the following areas: quality management, supply chain management, purchasing and materials management, logistics and distribution management, transportation management, and project management.
A focused teaching agenda with an established teaching record or strong potential for publication
Required Certifications or Licensure
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
Congdon School of Supply Chain, Business Analytics, and Information Systems supports the Bachelor of Science with concentrations in Business Analytics, Information Systems and Supply Chain Management, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, and Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity. At the graduate level, the School supports the Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Computer Science and Information Systems, Master of Science in Business Analytics, and Master of Science in Supply Chain Management.
College/School Information
UNCW boasts a beautiful 661-acre wooded campus with approximately 16,500 students and is one of the fastest growing institutions in the University of North Carolina system. The Cameron School of Business is AACSB accredited and serves more than 2200 business majors, including graduate students in the PMBA, EMBA, M.S. in Accounting, International MBA, M.S in Business Analytics, M.S. in Finance and Investments, and M.S. in Computer Science and Information Systems programs.
The Wilmington metropolitan area comprises approximately 225,000 people and features a thriving port, business community, and tourism industry. Bordered by both the Atlantic Ocean and the Cape Fear River, Wilmington offers the best in coastal living.
University Information
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
EEO Statement
At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Number of Openings Single Incumbent
Special Notes to Applicants
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. EST on December 16, 2024, the position closing date. To apply, please complete the online application and attach the following materials as an Adobe PDF document including:
Cover letter
Curriculum vitae
List of three professional references, one of whom can speak to your teaching experience.
Combined Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
Teaching Philosophy – Statement of teaching philosophy
Research Summary/Statement
If needed, applicants may upload additional materials under the Other category.
Note that letters of application without the requested components will not meet the application requirements.

Please note that a minimum of three recommendation letters, one of which addresses teaching experience, may be requested directly from your provided professional references as part of the screening process.