Lecturer in Logistics and Data Analytics

Lecturer in Logistics and Data Analytics
Orono, ME, United States (On-site)

Job Info
Job Identification: 2495
Job Category: Faculty
Posting Date: 03/31/2026, 08:00 AM
Locations: College Avenue, Orono, ME, 04469, US (On-site)
Business Unit: University of Maine
Job Schedule: Full time
Regular or Temporary: Regular
Department: UM Maine Business School Admin
Bargaining Unit: Associated Faculties of the University of Maine System (AFUM)

Job Description
The Maine Business School (AACSB Accredited) at the University of Maine seeks applicants for a teaching faculty position at the rank of Lecturer, with an anticipated start date of August 31, 2026. This will be a full-time, academic year, ongoing appointment based in Orono, Maine, and is renewable annually based on satisfactory performance. This position will support teaching needs of the Maine Business School in courses related to Strategic Business Logistics, Analytics, and Supply Chain. The preferred candidate will have professional experience in supply chain or logistics. Primary teaching interests related to business logistics and analytics with a secondary interest in supply chain management are preferred.

The successful candidate will be expected to be an effective and engaging teacher, to make a strong commitment to the development and delivery of innovative curricula, to collaborate with the College and colleagues to increase student success, and to advise and mentor undergraduates and graduates in pursuit of their academic and professional goals. The typical teaching load is four (4) courses per semester at the undergraduate or graduate level, with the option to reduce this to three courses per term when engaged in significant service to the College. The candidate will be expected to participate in maintenance of AACSB accreditation. Service to the College, University, and in the Community is expected.

About the University:
The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.

Qualifications:
Required:

MBA, specialized master’s degree in logistics or supply chain, or master’s degree from related field.
5 years of professional experience in logistics or supply chain management.
Preferred:

Ph. D. or DBA in logistics, supply chain, business analytics or related field.
More than two years of instructional experience at the collegiate level in logistics, supply chain, or business analytics.
More than 8 years of professional experience in logistics or supply chain management.
Demonstrated evidence of quality teaching.
Experience teaching online and in person.
PMP (Project Management Professional) or CPIM (Certified in Planning and Inventory Management) certification.
Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma, Total Quality Management, and Agile/Scrum frameworks.
Proficiency in SQL for data retrieval, Excel (advanced modeling/VBA), and visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI.
Documented participation in activities promoting inclusive excellence.

Other Information:

To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

Applicants who are not US citizens or green card holders must currently reside in the United States and possess a valid immigration status that allows the University to petition for an H-1B transfer or change of status. We are unable to provide sponsorship for individuals who are currently located outside the U.S. and would require a new visa to enter the country for this position.

For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on April 30, 2026.

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Tanya Beaulieu.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix/.

Clery Act
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