Adjunct Instructor: IBL - Fall 2026: Strategic Supply Chain Management

POSITION OVERVIEW

Adjunct faculty are non-permanent, temporary faculty who are hired on a semester-by-semester basis. This opening is expected to teach a 3-credit hours course(s) in the Fall 2026 Semester from late August to mid-December. Most recent schedule is for Tuesdays and Thursdays, early morning (subject to change). This is an undergraduate level in-person course taught on the MMA campus in Castine, Maine. The successful candidate will develop and deliver course material utilizing a variety of interactive tools and discussions.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The study of logistics and supply chain potential future shifts and the drivers for those changes. Explores current events in supply chain, structural issues, and development of future direction, options and alternatives with roles that current students may play in that environment including inter-firm logistics integration, planning, sourcing, production, order management, distribution, administration, and customer relations that can be strategically harnessed to leverage strategic competitive advantage across multiple companies. Includes integrated supply chain metrics and performance measurement. The case method will be used to provide experience in integrating material from this and prior courses in the International Business and Logistics program.

DUTIES

• Teach at undergraduate level in areas allocated by the Dean of the Loeb-Sullivan School.
• Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of a high-quality curriculum.
• Assist in the development of learning materials, by preparing syllabus and lesson plans and maintaining records to monitor student progress, achievement and attendance.
• Participate in the development, administration and marking of exams, papers, presentations, and other assessments.
• Provide advice and support to students.
• Inform students of their progress by promptly returning assignments, quizzes, papers and exams.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Teaching and other forms of public presentation.
• Proven record of ability to supervise academic work by graduate students.
• Proven record of ability to manage time and work to strict deadlines.
• Ability to write clearly and tailor communication style to meet the needs of the recipient.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Commitment to high quality teaching and fostering a positive learning environment for students.
• Commitment to MMA’s policy of equal opportunity and the ability to work harmoniously with colleagues and students of all genders, cultures and backgrounds.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
• High degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrated integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

An MBA or MS from an accredited institution in management, strategy, or supply chain management, or similar related field(s) and a minimum of 5 years of direct industry related experience are required. A doctorate and a minimum of 5 years teaching in higher education are preferred.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Background check

Required

Transcripts

Must present original copies of transcripts

Tobacco policy

Tobacco free campus