Assistant Professor of Business in Sustainable Supply Chain -Tenure Track

Earlham College in Richmond, IN, is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Business in Sustainable Supply Chain, starting in Spring or Fall 2025. Candidates should have expertise in sustainable supply chains, the circular economy, or humanitarian logistics, and will teach introductory and upper-level courses. The position emphasizes the intersection of business and society, focusing on ethics and sustainability. Applicants should hold a terminal degree or relevant master's with significant professional experience.
Earlham College is a Top 100 National Liberal Arts College located
in Richmond, IN, a small city that's just a short drive away from
several major metropolitan areas including Dayton, Cincinnati,
Indianapolis and Chicago.

Richmond and Earlham have a symbiotic relationship. Through
research, studies, internships and volunteering, Earlhamites offer
Richmond expertise and service as Richmond offers our students the
chance to gain valuable, real-world experience. Our community
assumes no religious affiliation but follows Quaker principles and
practices, which include respect for persons, integrity, a
commitment to peace and justice, simplicity, and consensus-based
community decision-making. Earlham is committed to and proud of
being a diverse and inclusive place most clearly visible in our
student body: 20% of our student body are international, coming
from 60+ nations in 2022, and 24% are domestic students of color.
Faculty and staff also bring tremendous diversity to the College;
many have lived and worked outside the United States, and they make
a point of drawing on those experiences in their interactions with
students. Additionally, Earlham makes it a priority to serve as a
safe and welcoming place for LGBTQ+ communities and has a four-star
rating on the Campus Pride Index. Our community is characterized by
respect for every person and a commitment to social justice. Equity
and inclusion are central to Earlham's institutional priorities and
our leadership is committed to widening the path to an Earlham
education.

Earlham College is seeking an Assistant Professor of Business in
Sustainable Supply Chain-Tenure Track to join our
team.

Job Summary:

The Business Department at Earlham College is seeking applications
for a tenure-track assistant professor in sustainable supply chain
management to join our team beginning in Spring 2025 or Fall 2025.
Applicants are expected to have both teaching and scholarly
interests in (but not limited to) sustainable supply chains, the
circular economy, or humanitarian logistics. The Department
currently offers a business major with concentrations in
entrepreneurship, finance, management, marketing, and supply chain
as well as an accounting major. Our program emphasizes the
intersection of business and society, including issues of ethics,
sustainability, and social justice. Faculty have opportunities to
conduct research with students and to mentor students in
business-related competitions. Typically, upper-level classes have
25 students or fewer.

Responsibilities:

In addition to teaching an introductory supply chain course, the
candidate should be able to teach upper-level undergraduate courses
in the business major’s supply chain concentration. The candidate
will have the opportunity to mold the supply chain concentration,
and we are open to offering a variety of existing and new courses
in the concentration. Candidates are also expected to contribute to
intellectual activities at the College as well as provide service
to the Earlham community through advising and other
activities.

Qualifications
• Holds (or is currently completing) a terminal degree in supply
chain management or related fields
• Individuals with a relevant master’s degree and 5+ years of
professional experience may also be considered for the position,
though it might be non-tenure-track, depending on the
circumstances
• Possess a strong commitment to teaching excellence
• Be a positive example and resource to all Earlham students

Salary will be based on the candidate's education and
experience.

Review of applications will begin immediately.

Benefits Working at Earlham:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance*
• Company paid Long-Term Disability after 1 year of full-time
service*
• Basic and Voluntary Life insurance*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Campus Store Discount
• Free ticket vouchers for Richmond Symphony Orchestra
• Wellness Center Free Membership or Discount for eligible
employees
• Athletic Games-Free entry to all home games
• Free entry into most Theatre/Music shows
• Tuition Benefits for Immediate Family for eligible
employees*
• 403(b) Retirement* – For eligible employees, Earlham will
contribute a non-elective contribution equal to 5% of gross pay
after 2 years of service. After 3 years of service, this
non-elective contribution increases to 8%. Vesting credit is
available for new employees with previous service in the education
sector with required documentation.
• Many Wayne County Chamber of Commerce member businesses offer
discounts to anyone with an Earlham ID
• All employee benefit offerings are subject to employee eligibility
per plan documents.

Please Note: This position will remain open until
filled.

To Apply:
• Please submit the following application materials through our

Earlham Careers Portal :
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial transcripts
• Cover letter - Address your interest in the opening explaining
your relevant work history as it pertains to this position.
• Statement of DEI – Submit your thoughts and experience with
matters of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, as it relates and
specifically pertains to this position, in a 300 – 1000 word
statement. (Examples of helpful topics include: your understanding
of DEI principles, past experiences with DEI, and/or future plans
to contribute to DEI at Earlham.)
• Statement of your Teaching Philosophy.
• List of Three Professional References with Contact
Information

Earlham College is an equal opportunity employer committed to
building a diverse community, one that reflects the makeup of
society at large and that particularly welcomes and supports
individuals from groups that have been historically marginalized
because of factors such as race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity,
gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic class, and
physical ability. The College strongly encourages applications from
women and people of color. As an institution with a Quaker
identity, the College also solicits applications from members of
the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).

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