Assistant Professor or Lecturer, Industrial Distribution
Job Description
Job Summary:
The Industrial Distribution program is seeking an Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) or Lecturer beginning Fall 2025.
Required Qualifications:
- Must have earned a master’s degree in industrial distribution, industrial management, business administration, or related field and at least 5 years of recent and relevant US based industry experience to be eligible for a lecturer position.
- To be eligible for a tenure track position, candidate must have an earned doctorate or ABD status and at least 5 years of recent and relevant US-based industry experience.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills in the English language and effective use of technology-based teaching tools are required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- An earned doctorate (PhD, DBA) in a mission appropriate field such as Technology Management, Engineering Education, Industrial Technology, Systems Engineering,Supply Chain Management, Marketing or closely related field to be eligible for an Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) position.
- Candidates who are ABD with substantial progress toward completion of the dissertation will be considered.
- Documented successful teaching ability at the university level, curriculum development, evidence of building partnerships, service to national associations, and service to students.
- Evidence of potential to conduct appropriate research leading to peer reviewed publication.
- Preference will be given to candidates with recent and relevant industrial distribution and/or technical sales experience.
About Us:
The Industrial Distribution program at UNK prepares students for in-demand careers in technical sales and leadership positions across the industrial manufacturing and wholesale distribution industries. UNK's ID program has developed close relationships with industry leaders across all sectors, ensuring that the curriculum is always up to date and that graduates enter the workforce ready to tackle the industry's newest challenges.
Information at a Glance
Req Id:
661
Campus Label:
University of Nebraska Kearney (UNK)
Org Unit:
Industrial Technology UNK
Job Location:
Kearney, NE 68847
Application Review Date:
8/18/25
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Advertised Salary:
$90,000
Job Type:
Full-Time
Faculty Appointment:
Special Appointment – Lecturer
Worksite Eligibility:
On-site
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact:
Benjamin Brachle || brachlebj@unk.edu
Special Instructions to Applicant:
For questions regarding online application processes, please contact 308-865-8522.
Posting Start Date:
7/30/25