Lecturer (Operations & Supply Chain Mgmt)

University of Wisconsin - Madison; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin–Madison, Department of Operations and Information Management, invites applications for a non-tenure-track lecturer starting Spring 2027 (or later) with an 18‑credit annual teaching load across OTM 300 and OTM 452. The role may extend to other OIM courses depending on needs and qualifications.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds with professional practice or academic teaching experience are welcome.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required for eligibility.
• PhD in operations management or a related field preferred.
• At least five years of professional experience, or a PhD in lieu of experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops instructional design and curriculum relevant to a course of instruction
• Serves as an initial point of contact for students as it relates to specific course or series content and expectations
• Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses, including assessment of student performance

Skills

Operations management

Teaching / lecturing

Education

Master’s degree in related field

PhD in operations management or related field

Job description

Job summary:

The Department of Operations and Information Management (OIM) in the Wisconsin School of Business invites applications for a non-tenure-track lecturer position to tentatively start in Spring 2027 (or after), with an annual instructional load equivalent to 18 credits (number of credits is determined based on Full Time Equivalent (FTE)). The primary teaching need is in two undergraduate courses: Operations and Supply Chain Management (OTM 300) — an introductory core course covering topics such as process analysis, lean operations, quality, inventory, supply chain management, and service operations — and project management (OTM 452). Depending on qualifications and department needs, the Lecturer may also teach other OIM courses in areas such as business process improvement, service operations, business analytics, or supply chain management.

We welcome candidates from a range of backgrounds — including accomplished business professionals and academically trained educators — with relevant expertise from many settings, such as consulting, manufacturing, services, technology, or general management.

The Lecturer will join the OIM Department, where we integrate technology and operations to lead better organizations. Our vibrant faculty bring both world-class research and deep practitioner expertise into the classroom — research spanning areas such as digital platforms, health care, AI, supply chains, and sustainability, and practitioner backgrounds in areas such as product management, consulting, supply chain management, analytics, and business process improvement. We offer three undergraduate majors — Operations and Technology Management, Supply Chain Management, and Information Systems — as well as an MS in Supply Chain Management and a PhD program. We also have a strong presence in the MS in Business Analytics program, the MBA programs, and the Consulting Certificate. The department is also home to two centers founded on the principles of cross-functional perspectives and industry engagement: the Erdman Center for Operations and Technology Management, focused on technology strategy and product management, and the Grainger Center for Supply Chain Management. Both centers play a central role in our MBA programs. The Erdman Center also runs our Certificate in Product Management, and the Grainger Center anchors our Supply Chain Management major and MS in Supply Chain Management.

This position can be extended in subsequent semesters to teach one or more of course(s) listed, or similar courses within the department. The FTE for this position has the potential to fluctuate depending on the number of classes taught. This position may become renewable if there is a need for an ongoing appointment.

This position can be full or part-time, between 10-100%.

Key job responsibilities:

• Develops instructional design and curriculum relevant to a course of instruction
• Serves as an initial point of contact for students as it relates to specific course or series content and expectations
• Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses, including assessment of student performance

Department:

Wisconsin School of Business, Operations and Information Management

Compensation:

Negotiable. Actual starting salary will be based on experience and qualifications.

The salary for this position is based on full-time salary for 9-month basis. Actual pay is determined based on the number of days on contract and prorated by Full Time Equivalent (FTE).

Required qualifications:

• Command of core operations management content — such as analyzing and improving processes, lean operations, quality management, inventory and demand planning, supply chain management, and managing service operations — developed through professional practice, teaching, or research
• At least five years of professional experience, or a PhD in a relevant field in lieu of professional experience

Preferred qualifications:

• Professional experience in operations, manufacturing, product management, service operations, consulting, supply chain management, or related areas
• Demonstrated experience teaching, facilitating, or training in higher education or professional settings, with a record of high-quality instruction

Education:

Master’s Degree Required

PhD in operations management or a related field Preferred

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Contact information:

Se Ann Yang, [e-mail], 608-263-2975

Institutional statement on diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).