Department Chair - Supply Chain Management

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Closing Date:

12/14/2026

Type of Position:

ChairNo

Job Type:

Annual Appointment (Fixed Term)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

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Department:

Walton Department Chairshttps://walton.uark.edu/departments/supplychain/

Summary of Job Duties:

The Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas invites applications for Chair of the J.B. Hunt Transport Services Department of Supply Chain Management. This is an opportunity to lead one of the most highly recognized, dynamic and industry-connected supply chain management departments in the nation. Located in Northwest Arkansas, home to the global headquarters of Walmart, Tyson Foods, and J.B. Hunt Transport Services, along with hundreds of supplier and logistics organizations, the department has unmatched access to the people, data, and problems shaping modern supply chains. Its faculty produce influential research, its programs prepare graduates who are sought after by leading employers, and its partnerships with industry are integral to teaching, research, and outreach.

The Department Chair will provide strategic vision and leadership for the department’s next chapter. This includes fostering a vibrant research environment and an excellent teaching culture, collaborating with faculty in the continued development of undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral curricula, deepening and expanding industry engagement, and stewarding departmental resources. The Chair oversees department operations with support from the Assistant Department Chair. As a member of the college’s Executive Committee, the Chair partners with the Dean and other senior leaders to shape and advance college-wide initiatives and contributes to enhancing the reputation and work environment of the Walton College.

Strong candidates will show evidence of leadership, administration, and collaboration with faculty of varying rank, along with a record of building productive relationships with industry. The position is a 50% administrative appointment. Department chairs in the Walton College serve renewable five-year terms.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Supply Change Management or a closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education conferred by the start of employment

• Associate Professor rank or higher with tenure

• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, service, and research

• Active research program

Preferred Qualifications:

• An active research program with the potential to continue to publish in leading peer-reviewed journals (with documentation of research pipeline)

• Demonstrated success in leading and developing graduate and undergraduate programs

• A proven record of engaging industry in teaching, research, and/or through outreach

• Evidence of innovation initiatives in programs, outreach and/or administration

• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and innovation

• Demonstrated collegiality and teamwork

• Demonstrated desire to engage and collaborate with the executive leadership of the college

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

• An ability to lead the engagement activities of the department

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to  perform all administrative, budgetary, curricular and engagement activities of the department

Qualification Equivalencies:

Additional Information:

Commensurate with education and experienceCover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)Proof of Veteran StatusMatt Waller
Chair of the Department of Supply Chain Management
Sam M. Walton College of Business
[email protected]

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Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

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Benefits Eligible:

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