Assistant Professor of Quantitative and Statistical Analysis Supply Chain Operations Logistics [...]

St Thomas University; Miami Gardens (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Thomas University in Miami Gardens seeks a full-time, 9-month assistant professor in the Gus Machado College of Business to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in analytics, quantitative methods, supply chain, and economics.

The appointment emphasizes data-informed decision making, student mentoring, and meaningful connections with business and industry partners to support outcomes and accreditation efforts.

Qualifications

• An earned doctorate by the start date from an appropriately accredited institution in a business discipline.
• Academic preparation sufficient to meet credentialing and accreditation requirements.
• Evidence of, or strong potential for, effective undergraduate and graduate teaching.
• Evidence of, or strong potential for, a sustained program of scholarly/engaged activity.
• Ability to use contemporary instructional technologies and data-informed approaches.
• Commitment to student advising, mentoring, inclusive excellence, and diverse learners.
• Strong written, oral, interpersonal, and collaborative communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in assigned areas using on-ground, online, hybrid formats.
• Design rigorous, applied learning experiences combining theory with cases, labs, and analytics.
• Use digital technologies responsibly to prepare learners for technology-forward business environments.
• Develop syllabi, activities, assessments, and materials aligned with program outcomes.
• Participate in assurance-of-learning activities and continuous program improvements.
• Advise and mentor students and contribute to career readiness and post-graduation success.

Skills

Communication skills

Teaching experience

Mentoring students

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Doctorate or terminal degree

Tools

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

Enterprise systems

Simulation

Optimization

Supply-chain platforms

Job description

Job Details

Location: MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33054
Position Type: Full Time

About St. Thomas University and the Gus Machado College of Business

St. Thomas University is a Catholic university in Miami Gardens, Florida, dedicated to developing ethical leaders for a global community. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master's, law, and doctorate degrees. The Gus Machado College of Business serves undergraduate and graduate learners through mission-driven, applied, and professionally relevant business education.

Position Summary

The Gus Machado College of Business invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, renewable faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. The College seeks a student-centered educator-scholar who can contribute across business analytics and quantitative methods, supply chain, operations and logistics management, and related areas such as managerial economics. Candidates who can teach effectively in more than one of the College's areas of need are especially encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will support undergraduate and graduate education, engage in mission-aligned scholarship, participate in assurance-of-learning and continuous‑improvement activities, mentor students, and build meaningful connections with business, industry, community, and global partners.

Primary Teaching and Program Areas

• Quantitative and Statistical, and data‑informed decision‑making
• Supply chain, operations, logistics, and process improvement management
• Managerial economics

Essential Responsibilities

Teaching and Learner Success

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in assigned areas of expertise using on‑ground, online, hybrid, and other approved instructional modalities.
• Design and deliver current, rigorous, inclusive, and applied learning experiences that integrate theory and practice through cases, simulations, laboratories, analytics, projects, and engagement with organizations.
• Use relevant digital, analytical, and information technologies responsibly and ethically to prepare learners for technology‑forward business environments.
• Develop and maintain course syllabi, learning activities, assessments, and instructional materials aligned with program competencies and College expectations.
• Participate in assurance-of-learning activities, including assessment of program learning outcomes, analysis of results, documentation of findings, and implementation of improvements that close the assessment loop.
• Demonstrate teaching effectiveness through evidence‑informed instructional design, learner engagement, timely feedback, reflective improvement, and participation in faculty development.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, support persistence and degree progression, supervise applied or research projects when assigned, and contribute to career readiness and post‑graduation success.

Scholarship and Professional Currency

• Maintain an active, mission‑aligned program of scholarly activity appropriate to the candidate’s discipline, faculty appointment, and the College’s faculty qualification expectations.
• Produce and disseminate high‑quality intellectual contributions, which may include basic, applied, pedagogical, interdisciplinary, or practice‑oriented scholarship.
• Sustain disciplinary currency through ongoing academic and/or professional engagement, including research, consulting, industry collaboration, professional development, certifications, conference participation, or other relevant activities.
• Pursue opportunities for collaborative research, knowledge transfer, external funding, and scholarship that informs business practice, policy, teaching, or societal needs.

Service, Engagement, and Societal Impact

• Contribute to College and University service, including faculty governance, committees, recruitment, student engagement, curriculum review, accreditation, assessment, and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with faculty and professional staff on program development, curricular renewal, interdisciplinary initiatives, and continuous improvement.
• Build and sustain relationships with employers, industry professionals, alumni, community organizations, government, and other external stakeholders.
• Support experiential learning, internships, mentoring, advisory activities, and applied projects that connect learners with the practice of business.
• Advance the University’s mission by integrating ethical leadership, responsible decision‑making, global perspective, innovation, and positive societal impact into teaching, scholarship, and engagement.
• Participate in cross‑border or cross‑sector collaborations that expand global learning, faculty partnerships, and locally relevant management education.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• An earned doctorate by the start date from an appropriately accredited institution in quantitative and statistical analysis, operations management, supply chain management, logistics, economics, business administration, or a closely related business discipline.
• Academic preparation sufficient to meet University credentialing requirements and applicable accreditation expectations for the courses assigned.
• Evidence of, or strong potential for, effective undergraduate and graduate teaching.
• Evidence of, or strong potential for, a sustained program of scholarly and/or professionally engaged activity appropriate to the College’s mission and faculty qualification policies.
• Ability to use contemporary instructional technologies and data‑informed approaches to teaching and learning.
• Commitment to student advising, mentoring, inclusive excellence, ethical leadership, and the success of learners from varied backgrounds.
• Strong written, oral, interpersonal, and collaborative communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness at the college or university level, including experience teaching graduate or MBA courses.
• Ability to teach across multiple areas of need, particularly business analytics/quantitative analysis and supply chain/operations/logistics.
• Record of peer‑reviewed, applied, pedagogical, interdisciplinary, or industry‑engaged scholarship.
• Relevant professional or industry experience and evidence of sustained engagement with the practice of business.
• Experience with analytical and business technologies such as Excel, Tableau, Power BI, enterprise systems, simulation, optimization, or supply‑chain platforms.
• Experience with assurance of learning, program assessment, curriculum mapping, accreditation, or continuous‑improvement processes.
• Experience developing new courses, certificates, concentrations, degree programs, experiential learning, or industry partnerships.
• Evidence of successful grant development, sponsored projects, consulting, or externally supported research.
• Global, intercultural, or cross‑sector experience that can strengthen international collaboration and locally relevant management education.

Application Materials

• Cover letter addressing interest in the position and alignment with the mission of St. Thomas University and the Gus Machado College of Business.
• Current curriculum vitae.
• Official transcripts will be required as part of the credentialing and hiring process.