Department Chair (Supply Chain Management) jobs in United States
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Auburn University · 4 months ago

Department Chair (Supply Chain Management)

positionAuburn, AL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive

Auburn University is a top-tier public research institution and one of the most respected universities in the nation. The Department Chair of Supply Chain Management will lead a productive faculty, promote academic excellence in teaching and research, and manage departmental resources while fostering relationships with industry partners and alumni.

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Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the Department of Supply Chain Management
Promote and support a strong research culture aligned with the college’s reputation for scholarly impact
Advance excellence in teaching across undergraduate, master’s (including MBA), and PhD programs
Recruit, mentor, and retain talented faculty and staff
Steward the department’s resources and budget effectively
Strengthen relationships with industry partners, alumni, and donors
Collaborate effectively with other department Chairs and college leadership to pursue strategic initiatives

Qualification

In Supply ChainLeadership experienceInnovative pedagogyRelationship developmentInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

PhD in Supply Chain or a closely related field from an AACSB-accredited institution at the time employment begins
Academic record meriting appointment with tenure at a Carnegie R1 institution
Demonstrated commitment to innovative, student-centered pedagogy
Proven leadership experience in higher education
Demonstrated skill in developing and expanding relationships with companies and professional organizations
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

Company

Auburn University

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Auburn University is an institute of higher learning that offers undergraduate and graduate courses.
dateFounded in 1856
location
Auburn University, Alabama, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
https://www.auburn.edu/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$25.89M
Key Investors
National Safety CouncilDENSO’s North America FoundationNational Institute of Food and Agriculture
2025-06-25Grant· $0.05M
2024-10-30Grant
2024-06-26Grant· $0.89M

Leadership Team

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Kelli Shomaker
Sr. V-P for Business and Administration and CFO
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Katherine Alldredge
Executive Support Specialist to VP Advancement & Chief Operations and Strategy Officer
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