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The Department of Information Systems, Analytics and Supply Chain Management at Rider University seeks an adjunct instructor of Supply Chain Management for the Spring 2026 semester. 

This position is to teach the following class:

• GSC-290 (Strategic Sourcing and Procurement)
• Day and Time: M/W 01:10 PM-02:40 PM

Course Description:

Sourcing and procurement are vital components of a well-functioning and efficient supply chain. Obtaining raw materials, components, finished and semi-finished goods, critical technology, and essential services from different suppliers and countries with different languages, currencies, legal and cultural norms is a complex and risky task and made essential due to the value these activities add to the bottom-line of a modern global business. Additionally, globalization raises the issue of cost, reliability, quality, credibility, product safety, product liability, and related social, ethical, governance, and environmental impact. In this course, students will learn and apply the concepts, principles, and techniques required to effectively manage the sourcing process. Topics include purchasing, outsourcing, materials management, inventory management, forecasting, price and cost analysis, transportation analysis, supplier selection, negotiation strategies, auctions, and legal framework. Students will apply the concepts covered in lectures, articles, case study analysis, team projects, discussions, and simulations. This course will include participating in a multi-week real-world procurement simulation where students will have an opportunity to interact in a purchasing process with senior industry procurement executives.  The simulation will teach and allow students to develop and implement bidding and negotiating strategies in real-world vendor-customer relationships.

The successful candidate should possess a Master’s or advanced degree, and/or equivalent degree/credentials/work experience in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Prior teaching experience at either the undergraduate or graduate level is a plus. 

Strong industry experience in relevant fields and/or a MBA or a PhD are a plus.

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