Department Summary
The University of North Texas is a Carnegie R1 national research institution located in the vibrant and rapidly expanding Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area and is situated in close proximity to DFW International Airport and many S&P 500 corporate headquarters. The university enrollment is over 38,000 students with more than 6,500 graduate students. The G. Brint Ryan College of Business is accredited by AACSB International.
This research associate professor position is assigned to the McNatt Institute’s Austin, Texas office. The successful candidate is expected to maintain a physical presence at the Austin office.
Position Summary
The Jim McNatt Institute for Logistics Research in the G. Brint Ryan College of Business at the University of North Texas invites applications for a non-tenure track position at the rank of research associate professor, to begin in Spring 2020. The individual is expected to be have a depth of expertise in planning, freight transportation, trade, and public policy and the ability to interact with transportation professionals and consult with state and local government officials.
We
are seeking individuals with primary focus in the area of freight
transportation and logistics, with a demonstrated record in conducting applied
research and authoring technical reports and grant proposals in the field. The
candidate is expected to have a record of consulting and conducting high
quality research, authoring reports and position/white papers, and interacting
with government agencies. The candidate should be current and well versed in
key issues and trends affecting freight transportation and logistics at the
local, state and national levels. The candidate is expected to be a collegial
member of a research team focused on supporting externally funded grants and
projects that seeks to develop an international reputation for quality
research.
Salary is typical for a major research focused university. Responsibilities
include conducting applied research, drafting grant proposals, and writing
technical reports.