The Eli Broad College of Business at Michigan State University is seeking a new Chairperson for the Department of Supply Chain Management to start in August 2019. The ideal candidate should have a Ph.D. in Business Administration with a focus on Supply Chain Management or related disciplines, as well as a strong academic and professional background suitable for a tenured full professor position. The department is known for its internationally recognized faculty and offers undergraduate, graduate, and Ph.D. programs in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, and Operations & Sourcing Management. The Chairperson will be responsible for representing the department within the College and University, as well as managing faculty, staff, and student recruitment, development, and financial management.
Our client, founded in 1855, is a pioneer in research, teaching, and application of knowledge, and is a member of the Association of American Universities. With over 51,000 students and 11,600 faculty and staff members, the University offers a wide range of programs at all academic levels. The Eli Broad College of Business, with 125 full-time faculty members across five departments, is focused on creating knowledge and developing transformational thinkers in the business world. The College is consistently ranked in the top 25 business colleges and is known for its reputation and rankings in the field.