Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor / Professor in Supply Chain Management

Lead research, teach PhD students, and build your academic career in Supply Chain Management at a Triple Crown accredited business school.

About the Position

The University of Waikato invites applications for Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor, or Professor in Supply Chain Management. This full-time faculty position is based in Weihai, China, where you will teach and supervise PhD students in English while contributing to research, academic leadership, and programme development.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an internationally respected business school and strengthen your global research profile through an established partnership between the University of Waikato and Shandong University.

Key Responsibilities

As a member of the academic team, you will:

• Teach PhD students in Supply Chain Management in English.
• Supervise doctoral research and support student success.
• Conduct high-quality research and publish in leading academic journals.
• Contribute to curriculum development and programme administration.
• Participate in academic service and university activities.
• Build research collaborations and pursue external research funding.
• Support the continued growth of the PhD programme.

Who Should Apply?

You should have:

• A PhD in Supply Chain Management or a closely related discipline.
• A strong record of teaching in higher education.
• Experience teaching students whose first language is not English.
• An established research and publication record.
• Excellent communication and academic leadership skills.
• An understanding of Chinese culture and higher education, which is desirable.

Position Expectations by Academic Rank

Senior Lecturer

Successful candidates should demonstrate:

• An internationally recognized research profile.
• Quality peer-reviewed publications.
• Experience supervising postgraduate students.
• The ability to secure competitive research funding.

Associate Professor

Successful candidates should demonstrate:

• Sustained excellence in Supply Chain Management research.
• Outstanding teaching and PhD supervision.
• Academic leadership and mentoring experience.
• Contributions to programme development and research funding.

Professor

Successful candidates should demonstrate:

• An internationally recognized reputation in Supply Chain Management.
• Outstanding academic leadership.
• A strong record of doctoral supervision.
• Experience shaping academic policy and programme development.
• Significant contributions to research, external engagement, and institutional reputation.

Why Join the University of Waikato?

The University of Waikato is internationally recognized for excellence in teaching, research, and innovation. Through its partnership with Shandong University, the university delivers a highly respected PhD programme in China, giving students the opportunity to earn a University of Waikato degree while studying locally.

The Waikato Management School is among an elite group of business schools worldwide to hold Triple Crown accreditation (AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA). The School is known for:

• World-class teaching.
• Research excellence.
• Strong industry engagement.
• Innovation and responsible management.
• Inclusive and culturally aware learning.
• Global academic collaboration.

Salary and Benefits

The successful candidate will receive:

• A competitive salary paid in Chinese Yuan (CNY).
• Appointment level based on qualifications, experience, and academic achievements.
• A comprehensive benefits package.
• Employment as a Foreign Expert in accordance with provincial government regulations.
• Support for obtaining the required work permit and visa.

About the University

The University of Waikato is committed to delivering world-class education, impactful research, and meaningful engagement with communities both in New Zealand and internationally. The university values innovation, diversity, equal opportunity, and academic excellence while embracing the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.

Application Deadline

31 August 2026

Apply Today

If you are passionate about Supply Chain Management, doctoral education, research excellence, and international collaboration, this is an outstanding opportunity to advance your academic career with one of the world's leading business schools.

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