University of Oklahoma

Open Rank Professor of Marketing and Supply Chain Management - Healthcare Business

University of Oklahoma  •  Norman, OK (Onsite)  •  6 hours ago
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Job Description

The Marketing & Supply Chain Management Division (MSCM) of the Price College of Business, University of Oklahoma, is expanding its Healthcare Business program to meet growing student demand and prepare students for the evolving business and operational challenges of the healthcare industry. As part of this expansion, we seek a dynamic faculty member to contribute to healthcare business education, curriculum development, and industry engagement.

Applications are invited for a full-time, open-rank, ranked-renewable term (RRT) faculty position (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor) in Healthcare Business. Appointment rank will depend on experience and qualifications. This position will start in August 2027.

This is a non-tenure-track position with academic rank suitable for scholars ranging from new PhDs to advanced Assistant, Associate, or Full Professors. Duties will primarily involve teaching undergraduate students in the MSCM Division, with potential opportunities for graduate teaching as the program grows. Faculty are expected to maintain AACSB faculty qualification (Scholarly Academic or Practice Academic status), with an emphasis on pedagogical or practice-based research.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in teaching areas such as healthcare systems, healthcare finance, healthcare operations and quality management, healthcare economics, healthcare analytics, or healthcare policy and management.

Candidates must hold a terminal degree in business or a closely related field. Candidates who are ABD must complete all degree requirements by the August 2027 start date.

The position will also involve Healthcare Business program coordination, including assurance of learning, curriculum development, and engagement with OU Health and the Healthcare Business Advisory Board. The division provides dedicated resources to support research productivity and industry engagement. Course assignments align with faculty expertise and research interests, with opportunities to develop courses in emerging areas. RRT faculty are also expected to contribute meaningfully to departmental and college service activities.

Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications. Faculty also receive generous professional development funding.

About the Division of Marketing & Supply Chain Management

The MSCM Division houses undergraduate programs in Supply Chain Management, Marketing, and Healthcare Business, supports multiple graduate programs, and hosts the Center for the Business of Healthcare. Price College and OU are AACSB-accredited, R1 research institutions, with strong undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs. Faculty members are world-renowned, engaged in thriving research programs, generate external research funding, hold leadership positions in leading journals and conferences, and are outstanding teachers. Many opportunities exist for professional growth and recognition as an MSCM faculty member and a member of OU’s Michael F. Price College of Business.

About OU’s Price College of Business

The Price College of Business at OU continues to flourish in a period of growth and expansion. The Price College of Business is AACSB-accredited, with over 7,000 business majors, nearly 1,000 master’s students, and 50 doctoral students. Price College is also growing its online programs, executive education, and study abroad activities. Several Price undergraduate and master’s programs have been ranked among the nation's top programs.

About OU

The University of Oklahoma (OU) is a Carnegie-R1 comprehensive public research university known for excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement, serving the educational, cultural, economic, and healthcare needs of the state, region, and nation from three campuses: Norman, Harold Hamm Health Campus in Oklahoma City and the Schusterman Center in Tulsa. OU enrolls over 36,000 students and has more than 2700 full-time faculty members in 21 colleges.

About Norman, OK

The city of Norman, Oklahoma is a vibrant community of approximately 130,000 residents located outside Oklahoma City and less than three hours from Dallas/Ft. Worth. Norman is a perennial contender on "Best Places to Live" rankings with outstanding schools, nearby amenities, and is often ranked among the lowest in the nation in terms of cost of living. Norman's exceptional cost of living allows for a quality of life typically associated with much higher salaries, while proximity to major metropolitan areas provides access to corporate partnerships and professional networks.

In addition to numerous boutiques, shopping, and restaurants located directly north of campus, Norman is nicknamed the 'City of Festivals' due to its numerous art, music, medieval, and other festivals held annually. The OU Campus is home to the Fred Jones Museum of Art, featuring a collection of impressionistic art valued at over $100 million, including works of Degas, Monet, Cassatt, Van Gogh, Pissarro, Renoir, and others. The campus also houses the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History, which won the National Medal for Museum and Library Science in 2014.

For more information, please see: Price College of Business

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Ph.D. or other terminal degree in Business or a closely related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduate and/or graduate healthcare business courses, with a strong record of engaging students across various instructional formats, including in-person, online, and hybrid delivery.
  • Proven track record of scholarly or practice-based research in healthcare business or related disciplines, with publications in peer-reviewed academic journals or high-quality conference outlets.
  • Professional experience in healthcare management, operations, finance, or administration, with an emphasis on business decision-making and organizational performance.
  • Demonstrated success in curriculum innovation, instructional design, or program development aligned with healthcare industry needs that enhances student learning and career readiness.
  • Familiarity with healthcare analytics, data-driven decision-making, and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) applications in healthcare.
  • Experience with assurance of learning, program assessment, or academic program coordination.
  • Active collaboration with the healthcare community through consulting, applied research, industry partnerships, internships, or executive education.

Application Instructions

Qualified individuals may apply at apply.interfolio.com/197213. Applications must include the following materials:

  1. Cover Letter – Clearly state your area of specialization in Healthcare Business and summarize your interest in the position.
  2. Curriculum Vitae (CV) – Include education, professional experience, teaching history, publications, and other scholarly or professional activities.
  3. Teaching Portfolio - Provide materials that demonstrate your teaching philosophy, instructional approach, course development, and commitment to student learning.
  4. Student Evaluations - Submit recent course evaluation results or other evidence of teaching effectiveness.
  5. Statement of Scholarly and Professional Engagement - Describe your current scholarly or practice-based research, your engagement with the healthcare industry, and how both inform your teaching.
  6. Names and Contact Information for Three References – Include email addresses and phone numbers. Letters of recommendation may be requested at a later stage.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, applicants are encouraged to submit all materials as early as possible.

Questions regarding the position or the Interfolio application process may be directed to Dr. Natasha Poularikas, Search Committee Chair, at natashab@ou.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, gender identity/expression (consistent with applicable law), age (40 or older), religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, housing, financial aid, and educational services.

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