Faculty position Supply Chain and Logistics Systems The Institute for Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing at Tecnológico de Monterrey advances innovation across manufacturing, logistics, and supply chains to address complex industrial challenges. The Institute promotes applied research with strong engagement with industry, public institutions, and global partners. The Institute invites ambitious and internationally oriented researchers to apply for a full-time faculty position focused on developing world-class interdisciplinary research, technological innovation, and technology-based entrepreneurship in Supply Chain and Logistics Systems Requirements Candidates for this position must meet the following criteria: <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Hold a Ph.D. in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Transportation, or related disciplines</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px;margin-left:0.4px">Demonstrate experience working on supply chain or logistics systems with practical applications.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Have proven experience collaborating with industry partners or government organizations.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Show the ability to secure research funding and develop strategic industry partnerships.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Possess strong written and oral communication skills in English (minimum B2 level). Spanish is desirable but not required.</li> </ul> Research Focus: Supply Chain and Logistics Systems The successful candidate is expected to conduct research in areas including, but not limited to: <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">End‑to‑end supply chain analytics and optimization.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Logistics network design and transportation systems.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Supply chain resilience and risk management.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Sustainable and low‑carbon supply chains.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Digital supply chain platforms and data‑driven decision systems.</li> </ul> Faculty Responsibilities The selected candidate will be expected to: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px;margin-left:0.4px">Develop a high‑impact applied research program in Supply Chain and Logistics Systems.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px;margin-left:0.4px">Collaborate with manufacturing firms, logistics providers, and retailers.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px;margin-left:0.4px">Lead research addressing real‑world supply chain challenges.</li> <li style="margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px;margin-left:0.4px">Mentor graduate students working on applied supply chain projects.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Publish research while prioritizing operational impact and technology adoption</li> </ul> Industry Engagement Faculty members are expected to actively contribute to the Institute’s industry collaboration strategy by: <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Establishing long-term partnerships with companies and industrial organizations.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Participating in the Institute’s corporate membership and collaboration programs.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Leading industry workshops, executive roundtables, and collaborative innovation initiatives.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Contributing to executive education and professional training programs for industry, focused on supply chain transformation</li> </ul> Impact and Performance Indicators Performance will be evaluated based on: <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Attraction of external funding from industry and competitive research grants.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Leadership of industry-sponsored applied research projects.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Development of technological solutions, prototypes, and digital platforms.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Participation in interdisciplinary flagship projects within the Institute.</li> </ul> Location: Flexible About Tec de Monterrey Tec de Monterrey is a private, not-for-profit institution with 26 campuses in Mexico. It has more than 89,000 current students and 230,000 graduates. The mission of Tec de Monterrey is to educate proactive, humanistic, and internationally competitive leaders in the fields of industry, academia, government, and business. With over 100 academic programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, Tec has established a reputation for providing educational experiences of the highest quality, fitting for an increasingly globalized and digitalized world. For more information about Tec de Monterrey, please watch this <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRqaYcUNCKs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">video</a> and visit<a href="https://tec.mx/en" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> https://tec.mx/en.</a> Application process Email a cover letter, CV including all publications, and two letters of reference to Martha J. Navarro [email protected] Global Faculty Recruiter **If you do not receive a reply, we invite you to continue reviewing opportunities on our portal and apply for those that match your profile. At Tec de Monterrey, we are committed to the principle of equal opportunities. We value diversity and do not discriminate based on age, ethnic origin, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social status, health status, religious beliefs, political doctrine, or disability. We believe that a diverse and inclusive environment is essential for fostering innovation and excellence.

Faculty position Supply Chain and Logistics Systems (Monterrey, MX) @ Tecnológico de Monterrey

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