Dhillon School of Business Instructor III (Operations and Supply Chain Management)

Position Details

THE UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE is seeking applications for a full-time continuing teaching position at the Instructor III rank in Operations and Supply Chain Management on our Lethbridge Campus .

Candidates must have a minimum of a relevant Master’s degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management or closely related area.

A commitment to and experience of teaching excellence at the post-secondary level is required. Online and hyflex teaching may be required.

This position is part of the Global Business Area.

Candidates with additional interests in Sustainable Supply Chain Management and Logistics, and / or data analytics, and experience of teaching in these areas are particularly encouraged to apply.

Candidates with interests in working directly with organizations to support experiential learning, and particularly work integrated learning, are also encouraged.

Candidates ideally will have some industry experience and be willing and able to continue with limited ongoing practice involvement or similar activities to maintain their professional competence.

Instructor responsibilities may include, but not be limited to : instruction and assessment; course content updating; pedagogical and assessment improvements;

course and curriculum development; active involvement in School and Area governance; and other service activities such as committee service, participation in student related activities, and participation in industry events.

Traditional academic research and scholarship are not required of this position and pursued at the discretion of the successful candidate.

The successful candidate’s teaching assignments will include courses such as : Operations and Quantitative Management; Supply Chain Management and Sustainability;

Operations Modelling with Spreadsheets; Quality Management; and Supply Chain Technology and Blockchain at the undergraduate level and possibly Business Analytics at the graduate level.

We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package as well as professional supplement funds. The preferred start date for the position is November 1, 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Dhillon School of Business

The Dhillon School of Business is AACSB accredited and values both teaching and research excellence. We maintain close ties with the community through our experiential programs.

Students can concentrate their undergraduate studies in a wide range of majors and combined degrees. There are approximately 50 full-time faculty and approximately 1600 undergraduate majors located on our Lethbridge and Calgary campuses, as well as graduate programming in the areas of health services management, management research, and business analytics.

Dhillon supports cross-disciplinary research and encourages faculty to work with students in thesis and course-based graduate programs.

Active international exchange programs are in place for both students and faculty. Please visit our website at http : / / www.

uleth.ca / dhillon for more information, including our strategic plan at . University of Lethbridge

The University of Lethbridge is a comprehensive academic institution offering programs in the faculties of Arts and Science, Education, Health Sciences, Fine Arts, the Dhillon School of Business and the School of Graduate Studies.

There are approximately 8700 students from 90 countries enrolled on our main campus in Lethbridge and our campus in Calgary.

Our Calgary Campus is located in the heart of downtown Calgary and offers classes to a student population composed primarily of working adults primarily in the business disciplines.

Our Lethbridge campus is on the west side of Lethbridge and offers classes primarily to high school graduates, students with existing diplomas, and graduate students.

The University of Lethbridge has a reputation for providing high quality undergraduate and graduate education and is consistently ranked as one of the top three research institutions of our size in Canada.

The university website, , contains more information about the University’s history, vision and strategic plan.

City of Lethbridge

The city of Lethbridge has over 100,000 people and is located in Southern Alberta, not far from the Rocky Mountains and the U.

S. border. Lethbridge enjoys a sunny, dry climate that is surprisingly mild, has excellent cultural and recreational amenities, and offers attractive economic conditions including affordable housing.

For more information see the City’s website at .

Application Process

To apply for the position, please email a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation and evidence of research and teaching effectiveness.

These materials should be submitted at the Academic Job Openings link on the University of Lethbridge Human Resources webpage at .

Reviews will begin on October 1, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

The University of Lethbridge hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity and diversity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply.

In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference.

Thank you to all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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