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Assistant Teaching Professor of Supply Chain Management/Business Analytics
Uw Tacoma Keybank Professional Development Center
Location : Tacoma, WA, 98404
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 2 December 2025
The Milgard School of Business at the University of Washington Tacoma invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor in supply chain management/ business analytics. This full-time position (100% FTE) has a 9-month service period and an expected start date of September 16, 202 6 (Autumn Quarter). Initial appointment w ill be for a term of three years, subject to reappointment upon successful academic review.
Compensation:
The base salary range for this position is $ 10 , 555 to $1 1 , 111 per month ($ 94 , 995 to $ 99 , 999 per 9-month academic year), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labo r prevailing wag e determination. Other compensation associated with this position may include a one-time relocation stipend if applicable . A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs
Position Description:
Teaching faculty at the University of Washington Tacoma (UWT) perform teaching, scholarship, and service. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute as an engaged colleague to serve our growing school and campus. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a variety of supply chain and business analytics courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels across multiple modalities including in-person, virtual, and/or hybrid classrooms , to maintain a scholarly agenda that contributes to business education at UWT and/or the profession , and to provide service to the university, the business school, and the community .
The successful candidate will be expected to maintain a level of involvement, participation, and/or leadership within their pedagogical or practitioner communities that maintains professional qualification (s), as required for accreditation (AACSB) purposes. In addition, the successful candidate will assist in the development of curriculum, promote continuous improvement, and actively collaborate with colleagues in service of our school and university’s mission.
Positive factors for consideration include, but are not limited to, experience in curriculum development and/or teaching in multiple modalities, including online, hybrid and in-person, and professional, applied experience in supply chain, operations management, logistics , or related field. Candidates with these positive factors are strongly encouraged to apply .
Candidates with teaching experience in one or more of the following areas:
Primary focus-supply chain related courses, such as supply chain management, logistics and distribution management, supply chain risk, sourcing, demand and supply chain planning, quality control, project management, optimization, sustainability, and supply chain technology.Secondary focus- business intelligence/analytics courses, such as data/text mining, database management, business process management, prescriptive analytics, analytical decision-making, machine learning, information systems/technology, R and/or Python Programming, and cloud services for analytics.University and School Background
One of three campuses of the University of Washington, UW Tacoma is an urban-serving university that shares the University of Washington’s commitment to high quality teaching and research and is committed to participating in the educational, cultural, and economic development of the South Puget Sound. Located largely in renovated historical buildings in Tacoma’s downtown warehouse district, UW Tacoma serves students from diverse racial, ethnic and cultural populations. UW Tacoma’s commitment to equity and inclusion is central to maintaining an atmosphere wherein students, staff, faculty, and residents find abundant opportunities for intellectual, personal and professional growth.
The Milgard School of Business, named in recognition of a multi-million-dollar gift from the Milgard family, enjoys strong relationships with businesses and the South Puget Sound community. The School’s Center for Leadership and Social Responsibility and Center for Business Analytics offer opportunities for teaching, research and community outreach related to its mission. The AACSB-accredited Milgard School currently has more than 850 students in its undergraduate, MBA, Master of Science in Accounting ( MsAcc ), Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA), and Masters in Cybersecurity and Leadership (MCL) programs, in addition to undergraduate minor in business data analytics. Additional information about the Milgard School of Business can be found at http://www.tacoma.uw.edu/business .
Freqently Asked Questions
Mastering both supply chain dynamics and advanced business analytics techniques, including data mining and machine learning, significantly enhances your qualifications. Practical experience in logistics, sustainability, and curriculum innovation also distinguishes candidates in academia and improves career progression.
Teaching at undergraduate level focuses on foundational supply chain concepts and analytics tools, while graduate instruction leans toward complex problem-solving, research integration, and advanced data-driven decision-making. Tailoring content to student maturity enhances learning outcomes across modalities.
Locally, credentials like APICS CPIM or CSCP are highly regarded, alongside proficiency in R, Python, and cloud analytics platforms. Candidates demonstrating applied experience in regional supply chain challenges, such as port logistics near Tacoma, gain a competitive edge.
Tacoma’s growing industrial and logistical sectors drive steady demand for supply chain educators, mirroring regional emphasis on sustainable operations and technology integration. This demand supports consistent academic hiring aligned with local business needs.
Uw Tacoma’s focus on urban community engagement and AACSB accreditation requires professors to balance rigorous scholarship with active service and curriculum innovation. The Keybank center’s partnership emphasizes professional development and applied learning tailored to South Puget Sound’s economic landscape.
Faculty at Uw Tacoma benefit from a collegial atmosphere fostering interdisciplinary projects and community outreach. This encourages integrating real-world business analytics challenges into coursework, enhancing both student experience and faculty research impact.
Monthly wages for this role generally range from $10,555 to $11,111, aligning with a 9-month academic year salary between roughly $95,000 and $100,000. Compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and prevailing labor standards.
Instruction can occur in-person, online, or hybrid formats, allowing professors to adapt pedagogy to diverse student needs and scheduling constraints. This flexibility supports engagement with working professionals and enhances accessibility in the Tacoma region.
The curriculum integrates supply chain theory with analytics tools like machine learning and database management to prepare students for data-driven decision-making. This blend equips graduates to tackle contemporary supply chain challenges with quantitative rigor.
Graduates often enter roles such as supply chain analyst, logistics coordinator, or business intelligence specialist within Tacoma’s diverse manufacturing, retail, and port operations sectors. The program’s emphasis on applied skills facilitates seamless transitions into these careers.
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