Adjunct Faculty, Supply Chain Management

Adjunct Faculty 1 Adjunct Faculty, Supply Chain Management

Job no : 494748

Work type : Adjunct Faculty

Location : Denver, CO

Categories : Faculty

Become an adjunct faculty member at a top 100 university and play a pivotal role in shaping the emerging practitioners in your field! The University of Denver has the distinction of being the oldest independent university in the Rocky Mountain region, giving it a tradition of more than 150 years of academic excellence.

As two of ten colleges at the University of Denver, University College is the college of professional and continuing studies and has been a leader in adult education since 1938, and the Daniels College of Business is the eighth oldest business school in the nation.

Our mission as a private institution dedicated to the public good is to deliver enduring professional growth and personal development by providing adult learners access to the University of Denver through alternative educational pathways.

We seek adjunct instructors who will commit to and advance our mission and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

University College / Daniels College of Business offer fully accredited and affordable educational experiences specifically designed for busy adults.

Learn more about University College at .

Position Summary

The University of Denver is currently seeking adjunct faculty with extensive industry experience in supply chain management who can facilitate the learning experience of adult learners in its career-focused Supply Chain Management program, which is offered jointly between University Colleges Transportation and Supply Chain Institute and the Daniels College of Business.

The program is administered through University College. Extensive knowledge of supply chain management at an executive or managerial level, and significant experience in mentoring business professionals and business analytics is strongly recommended.

The role of supply chain management adjunct faculty is to teach graduate students enrolled in the M.S. in Supply Chain Management.

Please visit for additional information on the program and courses. Our courses are offered in an online synchronous and asynchronous format.

This program uses the Learning Management System (LMS) Canvas for all courses, regardless of delivery mode. Instructors will receive a designed course container and will be expected to manage and engage in the course while infusing real-world examples into the curriculum and offering a diversity of perspectives as presented through materials, resources, authors / readings, and speakers if applicable.

University College fosters a learning culture, where questions are expected; information and wisdom are shared; and community members respectfully challenge each others perspectives and engage in personal reflection.

We celebrate our successes, measure our progress, and realize our goals through collective action. We strive to be culturally aware of our behaviors;

aim to ignite continuous growth within each individual; and seek to enhance our impact on students, alumni, faculty, staff, and the greater community.

Applicants should strive to exemplify our values : honor the individual, champion learning, transform lives, work together, and pursue excellence.

The University of Denver deeply values diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), recognizing that its success is dependent on how well it values, engages, and includes the rich diversity of constituents (to learn more about DEI at the University of Denver, please visit ).

Our adjunct faculty actively contribute to DEI goals through their teaching efforts and professional work. University College builds an educational community that embodies values of inclusivity and diversity.

We embrace a commitment to DEI by fostering a welcoming environment for our diverse students, staff, and faculty to learn and grow.

We embed the values of diversity and inclusivity in all our programs : lifelong learning opportunities and varied curricular offerings.

Essential Functions

Adjunct faculty at University College are subject matter experts in their field and integrate professionally relevant, diverse examples into their teaching and discussions.

They adhere to University College Faculty Teaching Expectations and meet the following expectations :

• Prepare Course Container for the Quarter*
• Prepare and post course syllabus using the University College syllabus template by deadlines.
• Update policies, ensure content is error-free, and become familiar with ed-tech tools embedded into the course.
• Provide Subject Matter Expertise*
• Make clear to students how content is professionally applicable.
• Foster and model critical thinking through videos that demonstrate or explain, discussions, and / or live synchronous sessions.
• Maintain Regular and Consistent Instructor Presence in Your Course*
• Employ University College-supported ed-tech tools.
• Consistently and equitably support and mentor each student.
• Employ high engaged discussion facilitation.
• Engage in discussion boards with substantive comments no fewer than three days per week.
• Provide Specific, Relevant, and Timely Feedback*
• Provide feedback on student work within seven days of submission.
• Use grading rubrics for all assignments.
• Provide specific grading comments that foster growth, improvement, and learning.
• Foster an Engaged and Inclusive Learning Environment*
• Foster an environment in which students feel comfortable sharing their ideas, thoughts, and questions.
• Facilitate active discussions that embrace a diversity of perspectives.
• Ensure that you and your students engage in professional and appropriate communication.
• Utilize and engage diverse perspectives in teaching materials and practices.
• Model and Uphold Academic Standards*
• Report concerns regarding the DU Honor Code.
• Use plagiarism-detection tool embedded in Canvas.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of supply chain management at an executive or managerial level.
• Significant experience in mentoring business professionals and an extensive professional network to share with our students.
• Knowledge of and experience with higher education in general and adult learners.
• Proven excellent project management and structured problem-solving skills (Six Sigma DMAIC)
• Information analysis and management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and in groups.
• Strong desire to learn.
• Ability to adapt priorities and focus.
• Commitment to showcasing a diverse range of perspectives, experts, authors, and resources.

Required Qualifications

• Masters degree in supply chain management, industrial engineering or related field or a masters degree and supply chain management industry experience.
• Application of structured problem solving / Six Sigma DMAIC
• Successful college / university teaching and mentoring experience with adults.
• Executive / Managerial level work and academic experience congruent with the content of a course or courses offered within our supply chain management program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Recognition of professional accomplishment in an area of expertise related to course or courses offered within our supply chain management program.
• Vice President, Director level role within a supply chain operation / company.
• Professional / trade level recognition as a thought leader in supply chain management.
• Professional presentations related to the supply chain management field.
• Six Sigma certification

Application Deadline

Applications are currently being accepted and reviewed for the 2022-2023 academic year. Preference will be given to early applications.

Course Rate

Stipend is determined by enrollment.

4-8 students

$2,703

9-14 students

$3,825

15-23 students

$4,233

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