Director of Kent C. "Oz" Nelson Logistics and Supply Chain Management Center for Excellence

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The Center Director will lead the Kent C. "Oz" Nelson Logistics and Supply Chain Management Center for Excellence.

Job Duties:

• The Director will provide vision and leadership to the Center, define the strategic goals, develop curriculum, build enrollment and engage with students, develop and nurture industry contacts and an advisory board, network with alumni, and encourage internships and experiential learning opportunities.
• The Director will teach six credit hours each fall and spring semester in courses like logistics and supply chain management, operations management, project management, quality management, and simulation and optimization, depending on expertise and the department's needs. Teaching assignments could include undergraduate and graduate courses, which may be delivered on campus or online, synchronously or asynchronously.
• Mentoring students, engaging with the community, and addressing the role of business as a force for good in society.
• Expand and sustain the LSCM advisory board and organize and lead meetings and events.
• Guide the LSCM Association for Supply Chain Management student organization.
• Collaborate with faculty, businesses, and advisory board members, to develop student capstone projects opportunities, plant tours, immersive learning projects, and guest speakers.
• Develop partnerships and foster relationships through extensive outreach and coordination with businesses, industry experts, and alumni, to advance the efforts for fundraising and promotion of the LSCM program and center.
• Prepare ad hoc reports including enrollments, fundraising, partnerships, etc. for internal stakeholders and external industry partners and ranking agencies.
• Participate with other department faculty to develop new content and curriculum based on the current and evolving needs of the LSCM industry.
• Promote the LSCM program (major and minor) to potential students.
• Attend department and college meetings and serve on department and college committees.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Earned Master's degree in Operations Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Decision Sciences, Business Administration, or a related area by date of appointment.
• Five years working experience in Operations Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Decision Sciences, or related areas.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree with related professional certifications, such as logistics and supply chain, quality management, etc.
• A strong network of industry contacts, experience in course or curriculum development and delivery, and a track record of building academic programs and/or corporate partnerships.
• Established connections in the logistics field.

How to apply:

Please upload the following required documents. Note: Do not use the Autofill feature for your resume:

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For inquiries regarding the exciting opportunity, please contact:

Dr. Qiannong (Chan) Gu - qgu@bsu.edu (765)285-5302

Applications must be received by: October 6, 2025, 12:01 AM

What we offer:

At Ball State University, we understand the importance of balancing professional responsibilities with personal well-being. That's why we offer paid 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and 10 holidays a year. Plus, our paid parental leave (6 weeks) is there for life's most significant moments. We offer affordable health and dental insurance, robust long-term disability and life insurance plans, as well a range of retirement benefits to provide financial security to you and your family. These benefits ensure that you can focus on your work and personal growth without worrying about the unexpected.

When you work for us, you are family. And to show our support of your family, we will cover 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State. We do the same for you. In fact, we'll cover 100 percent of the tuition costs for you to earn your undergraduate degree and 80 percent of your graduate tuition. This offer is good from the very first day you start. It's just one way we do our part to uplift you.

Let's fly together toward a secure and prosperous tomorrow.

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