Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Logistics & Supply Chain Management (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) at AFIT Air Force Institute of Technology in United States

Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), Department of Operational Sciences, is inviting applications for a tenure-track or tenured faculty position in Logistics & Supply Chain Management at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank.

The role is based at Wright-Patterson AFB in Dayton, Ohio, and is aimed at candidates with expertise in logistics, supply chain management, operations management, or closely related disciplines. The posting highlights research and teaching interests in contested logistics, resilient and adaptive supply chains, and AI/business analytics for operational decision-making.

Faculty responsibilities include graduate teaching, course and curriculum development, supervision of master's and doctoral students, applied research, scholarly publication, and service to the department and institute. AFIT emphasizes impactful research tied to real operational and defense-related challenges and offers the opportunity to work with graduate students in a highly applied environment.

Funding/salary: The USAJobs announcement lists a salary range of $75,469 to $209,600 per year (AD-22 to AD-24). The position is full-time and may include additional salary support through faculty-obtained research funding after the first two years.

Eligibility: U.S. citizenship is required. The announcement also notes standard federal employment conditions and a security/background investigation. Applicants are encouraged to select AD-22 as the lowest acceptable grade to be eligible for the AD-22/23/24 certificate.

Application window: This is an open continuous announcement. The initial cut-off date is 2026-03-01, with additional cut-offs every 30 days. The announcement remains open until 2026-06-30.

How to apply: Apply through USAJobs and submit a complete application before the relevant cut-off date. If you are specifically interested in Logistics & Supply Chain Management, clearly indicate that in your application materials.