Assistant or Associate Research Professor - Transportation, Freight, and International Trade Planning and Policy Analysis

Title: Assistant or Associate Research Professor - Transportation, Freight, and International Trade Planning and Policy Analysis

Employee Classification: Research Associate Professor

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Ryan College of Business

Department: UNT-Ctr-LSCM-131720

Job Location: Austin

Salary: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate's qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.

FTE: 1.00

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

The mission of the Center for Logistics & Supply Chain Management is to facilitate the formulation and implementation of research and education necessary to produce effective strategies and qualified people to meet the rapidly changing knowledge demands of the 2000's.

The Center for Logistics & Supply Chain Management conducts all of its activities with a focus on high ethical standards, the pursuit of excellence, and respect for all individuals.

Our value propositions include:

• Provide networking opportunities for our industry partners and students to help facilitate internships and permanent employment.
• Provide logistics industry professionals with preferred opportunities for continuing education courses and workshops, certificate programs, executive roundtables, symposiums, and conferences.
• Provide our industry partners with resources and opportunities to network among corporations, faculty, business experts and leaders and researchers.
• Provide educational and learning opportunities in the form of research reports and seminars.
• Provide industry professionals with a forum to create a long-term impact on the education of future logistics professionals.
• Help industry partners with meeting their responsibilities to advance the educational opportunities for students and their employees, and improve the supply of professionals available to industry, which advances DFW as a world-class logistics center and creates a better quality of life in the North Texas Region.

UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Overview

The Center for Logistics and Supply Chain Management at the University of North Texas is seeking a subject matter expert in transportation, freight, and international trade for a newly created Assistant or Associate Research Professor position. The successful candidate will have substantial experience in applied research and/or practitioner consulting with a demonstrated knowledge and experience working on transportation issues related to U.S.-Mexico trade. Candidates should also have more general experience working on freight transportation issues in the United States, which preferably includes work in Texas.

The position is full-time and offers State of Texas benefits. This is a non-tenure track position and its funding is entirely dependent upon external contracts and research grants. The successful candidate will be expected, on an occasional but recurring basis, to proactively support or lead pursuits for additional external funding. Strong preference will be given to candidates with a demonstrated ability to obtain funds from external sources. The position is based in Austin, Texas and is "research-only". Responsibilities will not include student teaching, student mentoring, or departmental service at UNT. Salary will be commensurate with the chosen candidate's professional experience and capabilities.

Responsibilities:

Qualitative and Quantitative Data Collection
* In a professional manner, arrange and conduct individual or group interviews with senior leaders, subject matter experts, and other professionals to gather information and collect data;
* Identify, obtain, and manipulate data related to transportation and international trade in the United States and Mexico from federal, state, and local sources; and
* Identify and address data quality issues.

Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis
* Identify, select, and apply appropriate and robust analytical methods when working with qualitative and quantitative data; and
* Prepare sophisticated quantitative analyses when working with large and complex transportation and economic data sets.

Reports Writing and Preparation:
* Prepare written summaries of data trends presented as fact sheets and white papers;
* Write technical reports capable of reaching a variety of audiences;
* Prepare literature reviews, descriptions of methodologies, documentation of analyses, summaries of findings, and study recommendations.
* Present research findings in professional settings, including public meetings.
* Manage the preparation of detailed and summary reports
* Maintain very high levels of quality control and accuracy

Pursuit of External Funds
* Assist team members with the preparation of proposals for new research funding; and
* Develop new proposals to pursue additional sources of research funding.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education:

• Ph.D. degree in supply chain management, planning, regional economics, civil engineering or a related field (e.g., geography, public affairs, etc.). Exceptionally strong candidates with a master's degree, along with significant professional experience and skill sets, will be considered.

Required Experience:

• Three or more years of highly relevant, full-time professional experience to be considered for the Research Assistant Professor position. Ten or more years of highly relevant full-time experience to be considered for the Research Associate position. Research Associate Professor position candidates must also have a demonstrated track record of obtaining external funding.
• Demonstrated experience addressing transportation and trade issues along the Texas-Mexico border, which includes knowledge of and experience working with transportation and economic data sources in the United States and Mexico
• Historical knowledge of Texas and Mexico's economies and U.S.-Mexico trade under NAFTA and USMCA.
• Proven experience applying a range of technical tools to inform transportation planning and policy analysis.
• Significant experience in report writing that involved qualitative and quantitative analyses to address complex problems related to freight transportation and international trade in Texas or Mexico.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proven problem-solving and critical thinking skills;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Strong organizational and time-management skills;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Excellent communication abilities in English and, preferably, in Spanish;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• An ability to understand and explain complex concepts in a clear and concise manner; and
• Ability to manage report development, preparation, and production

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong preference will be given to candidates with a demonstrated ability to obtain funds from external sources.
• Fluency or near-fluency in Spanish.
• Proficient in ArcGIS Pro and possibly other ESRI products, such as Experience, StoryMaps, etc.
• Proficient in data management and analysis software (e.g., advanced Excel, Access, SAS, SPSS, etc.)
• Experience using economic and econometric modeling tools and software, such as input-output models (e.g., IMPLAN, RIMS II, etc.), computable general equilibrium models (GTAP, etc.), and/or other sophisticated regional and macroeconomic models.
• Personal network of trade and transportation professionals in Texas, the Texas-Mexico border region, and/or Mexico

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Work Schedule:

varies based on assignment

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.