Assistant Professor, Operations and Supply Chain Management

The Department of Management at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for a tenure‐track Assistant Professor position in Operations and Supply Chain Management with an appointment to begin Fall 2027.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment
This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. CSUF complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California's Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU's Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

In addition, California State University, Fullerton is a leading public university known for its strong academic programs and commitment to student success. As one of the largest campuses in the CSU system, Cal State Fullerton fosters innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. The university values teaching, research, and service, creating an environment where students, staff, and faculty can thrive. Cal State Fullerton is a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution. The university also received the prestigious Seal of Excelencia in 2021 and 2024 from Excelencia in Education, the nation's leading authority on Latinx student success. Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer with a diverse student population of over 45,000 and a faculty and staff population of 4,000. Cal State Fullerton is firmly committed to helping students achieve academic excellence, career success, and economic mobility. Joining Cal State Fullerton means becoming part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a meaningful impact. We continuously seek individuals from various disciplines who share the university's mission and core values. We welcome you to consider joining the Titan community. 

CSUF is committed to retaining all faculty and has established affinity groups you can join to support your success.

Position
CSUF faculty are teacher-scholars who bring research and creative discovery into the classroom and into individually mentored student experiences. They teach broadly in their programs, advise and mentor students, and contribute through service to the department, college, university, profession, and community.

The successful candidate will teach introductory and advanced courses in Operations and Supply Chain Management at the undergraduate and graduate levels and may contribute to other Management courses as assigned. Depending on department needs, courses may include Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing and Supply Management, Service Operations Management, Project Management, Logistics Management, Quality Management, and related subjects. The search is intentionally broad. Candidates from all areas of operations and supply chain management are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will maintain an active program of peer-reviewed scholarship appropriate for tenure; advise and mentor students; participate in department, college, university, and professional service; and contribute to productive relationships with industry, alumni, student organizations, and professional associations.

Required Qualifications

A Ph.D. or equivalent terminal doctorate in operations management, supply chain management, logistics, or a closely related field from an accredited institution by the time of appointment. ABD applicants may apply if all degree requirements will be completed before the appointment begins.

Academic, research, and teaching preparation relevant to Operations and Supply Chain Management.

Demonstrated commitment to and potential for excellence in university teaching.

A record of, or clear potential for, peer-reviewed scholarly accomplishments appropriate to the rank of Assistant Professor.

Ability to balance responsibilities in teaching, scholarship, and service.

Potential to integrate appropriate technology, data, analytics, simulation, or other evidence-based practices into instruction.

Ability and commitment to communicate and work effectively with students, staff, faculty, and external partners in a culturally and professionally varied environment.

Demonstrated commitment to student success and inclusive excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

Professional or industry experience related to operations, supply chain, logistics, purchasing, service operations, project management, or a related area.

Ability to contribute across more than one area of the Operations and Supply Chain Management curriculum.

Experience developing productive relationships with industry, professional associations, alumni, or community organizations.

Application
A complete online application must be received by electronic submission to be considered. To apply, please visit http://hr.fullerton.edu/workforce/careers.html, choose full-time faculty, search for the position 561477, and provide the following required materials:

• Cover letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Research statement describing current work, methodological preparation, and the future scholarly agenda.
• Teaching statement describing teaching preparation, learning-centered practices, and approaches to supporting student success.
• Graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are sufficient for initial review).
• Up to two representative scholarly publications, manuscripts, or working papers combined into one PDF.
• Candidate statement on commitment to inclusive excellence (no more than 500 words):
• Inclusive excellence is a strategic framework that recognizes the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in achieving organizational success and high-quality learning and teaching. It's a way of thinking and acting that integrates these values into all aspects of an institution, from curriculum and pedagogy to recruitment and hiring. Essentially, it means that excellence is not just about achieving high standards, but also about ensuring that all members of the community have the opportunity to thrive and contribute (Williams et al., 2005).
• With the Inclusive Excellence Statement, we aim to learn about the applicant's perspective on their past and present contributions to and future aspirations for promoting and engaging with a diverse student population. This statement should showcase the candidate's professional experience, intellectual commitments, and/or willingness to teach and create an academic environment supportive of all students, including but not limited to those of diverse ages, abilities, cultures, ethnicities, gender identities, languages, religions, and sexual orientations.
• Cal State Fullerton serves a student body that reflects the rich cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic mosaic of Southern California. Please provide concrete examples of how you, as a faculty member, will support our students in one or more of the following areas, which fall under the areas of awareness and understanding, experience and commitment, and future plans.
  1. Your contributions (past, present, or future) to embedding perspectives that are reflective of the student population into your teaching and/or scholarship.
  2. Your experience in service activities that are reflective of a diverse student population.
  3. Your experience and commitment to mentoring and providing opportunities to a diverse student body inside and outside the classroom environment. 
  4. Your experience integrating creative activities that are inclusive of the identities of our student body and communities.

A list of three professional references, including name, title, email address, telephone number, and the candidate's professional relationship to each reference:

Finalists must submit three letters of recommendation. Please have these ready for the referents to submit. On the References page of the online application, enter information and email addresses for three referents who will provide a confidential letter of reference for your application. At the appropriate time in the search process, they will receive a request via email along with information on uploading the letter. You can verify that CSUF has received each letter by logging back into your applicant portal.

Semifinalists and finalists may be asked to submit additional teaching or scholarly materials that are directly related to the approved evaluation criteria. Student teaching evaluations are not requested as part of the initial application.

Please direct all questions about the position to: Dr. Shadi Goodarzi at sgoodarzi@fullerton.edu or call 657-278-2253.

Application Deadline
To be assured full consideration, all application materials must be received by October 9, 2026. The anticipated appointment date is Fall 2027. Applications received after the initial review date may be considered until the position is filled.

The College and Department
The Department of Management offers undergraduate and graduate coursework across several management disciplines. Faculty responsibilities include teaching, scholarship, student mentoring, and service. The Operations and Supply Chain Management curriculum includes operations, supply chains, logistics, services, projects, purchasing, analytics, quality management, and related areas.

The College of Business and Economics is accredited by AACSB International at the undergraduate and master's levels and offers a broad portfolio of undergraduate and graduate business programs. The college values high-quality teaching, impactful scholarship, student success, and engagement with the Southern California business community. Additional information is available at https://business.fullerton.edu/.

Compensation
The Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary range is $6,221 to $13,224 monthly (12 monthly payments per academic year). The anticipated hiring range is $11,029 to $11,250 per month. 

Salary offered is commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition, the California Equal Pay Act prohibits employers from paying its employees less than those of the opposite sex and/or another race or ethnicity for substantially similar work (https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/california_equal_pay_act.htm). 

Summer research grants, moving expenses, start‐up funds, and a reduced teaching load may be available.

CSUF Benefits
An excellent comprehensive benefits package includes health/vision/dental plans; spouse, domestic partner, and dependent fee‐waiver; access to campus child‐care; and a defined‐benefit retirement through the state system and optional tax-sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits, please visit https://hr.fullerton.edu/total-wellness/.

New employees hired by the CSU for the first time who first become CalPERS members on or after July 1, 2017, are subject to a 10-year vesting period for retiree health and dental benefits.

International Candidates
California State University, Fullerton, is not currently sponsoring any new H-1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions.

For tenure-track faculty positions, California State University, Fullerton is currently not sponsoring H-1B applicants subject to the $100,000 fee established by the "Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers" issued on September 19, 2025. Individuals in the U.S. who hold a valid lawful nonimmigrant status visa can have a petition filed on their behalf to change their status to H-1B without being subjected to the fee. For example, the fee does not apply to an H-1B petition filed by an individual presently in the U.S. who is an F-1, J-1, or O-1 status holder.

CSU Policies
The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be formally offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self‐disclose.

Notice of Non-Discrimination based on Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator.

In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. It requires hiring employees to perform CSU-related work within the State of California. The employee must be able to accept on-campus instruction, as assigned, and come to campus when needed. The CSU also prohibits hiring and retaining employees working permanently from a business location outside of the United States.

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant's current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

To apply, visit https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/fl/en-us/job/561477/assistant-professor-operations-and-supply-chain-management je-4c7f1191d7474545976067cd02188f5e