Lecturer - OM 635: Strategic Total Cost Management (Spring 2027)

OM 635: Strategic Total Cost Management

• Position: Lecturer - Academic Year
• Semester: Spring 2027
• Day/Time: TBD 
• Modality: In-person
• College: College of Business Administration
• Department: Operations, Supply Chain, and Business Analytics

The Department of Operations and Supply Chain Management at California State University San Marcos seeks a part-time lecturer for Spring 2027 to teach OM 635: Strategic Total Cost Management.

Course Description

This course is part of the Master of Science in Supply Chain Analytics program curriculum. OM 635 examines strategic approaches to managing and optimizing total costs across operations and supply chain networks. The course explores the major cost drivers associated with sourcing, procurement, inventory, transportation, logistics, production, and distribution, with an emphasis on understanding cost trade-offs and their implications for overall supply chain performance. Students apply analytical and managerial tools to evaluate total cost, assess alternative strategies, and support data-driven operational and supply chain decisions. The course incorporates real-world business examples, cases, and applied analyses to develop students' ability to identify cost-reduction opportunities while balancing service, quality, risk, and other strategic objectives.

Minimum qualifications:

• A master’s degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Analytics, Industrial Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or a closely related field.
• Extensive professional experience in operations, supply chain management, procurement, logistics, cost management, business analytics, or closely related areas.
• Demonstrated knowledge and practical experience in strategic cost management and supply chain decision-making.
• Professional experience analyzing and managing costs across multiple functions or stages of an operations or supply chain network.
• Strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to teach complex managerial and analytical concepts to graduate business students.
• Commitment to inclusive teaching practices and engagement with a diverse student population.
• Per the California State University’s Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment. 

Preferred qualifications:

• Prior teaching experience at a four-year university and/or community college.
• Prior teaching experience in operations management, supply chain management, procurement, logistics, cost management, or business analytics.
• Experience using analytical tools, spreadsheets, business intelligence platforms, or other technologies to support cost and supply chain analysis.
• Experience applying total cost analysis, cost modeling, or cost-to-serve analysis in professional practice.
• Experience designing applied, practice-oriented coursework, including case studies, projects, simulations, and data-driven assignments.
• Experience working with industry partners or professionally oriented graduate programs.
• Demonstrated ability to connect strategic cost management concepts with current practices and challenges in operations and supply chain management.
• Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate intercultural competence and a commitment to serving our campus community as it relates to teaching and, as applicable, service.

Salary commensurate with degree level and experience

• Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,507 - $6,677 per full-time month

The salary schedule information for the Lecturer – Academic Year Classification is available based on the following ranges:

• CSU Classification Salary Range Lecturer A - AY: $5,507 - $6,677 per full-time month

The anticipated hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range, commensurate with education and experience.

Application:

To apply, please prepare to submit the following:

• Your completed faculty application
• Curriculum Vitae (uploaded)
• Contact information for three current references
• Letter of interest (uploaded)
• Student’s Teaching Evaluations (if taught before)

Timeline: A review of applications will begin on September 23, 2026; however, the position will remain open until filled.

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Per the California State University’s Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.   

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This position is subject to employment verification, education verification, reference checks and criminal record checks. An offer of appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, including a criminal records check, and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.  Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.  

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