Part-time Teaching Position in Business Analytics and Operations in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at University of Pittsburgh

The Business Analytics and Operations Area at the School of Business invites applications from interested professionals in Western PA for part-time faculty for this Fall. We are seeking an experienced professional to teach a graduate-level course exploring Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software within the context of global supply chain management. Students gain real-world, hands-on experience operating SAP’s educational ERP platform through a dynamic simulation.

About the Course

The course runs 7 weeks (Thursday evenings, October 22 – December 10, excluding Thanksgiving week) and is structured around experience-based learning modules, each pairing a live, in-class SAP simulation with self-paced asynchronous coursework. During synchronous sessions, student teams compete to manage a make-to-stock company, putting supply chain theory into practice in real time.

Additional qualifications include:

Required:

• Professional experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP, within a supply chain or operations context

• Strong written and verbal communication skills developed in a business or corporate setting

• Experience interacting with graduate students in an academic or professional training environment

Preferred:

• Prior teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level

• A Graduate degree in Business or Engineering from an AACSB-accredited institution

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilitate seven in-class SAP simulation sessions and guide students through end-to-end ERP business processes using the SAP educational platform

• Deliver graduate-level instruction on Thursdays, 6:20–9:20 PM, in person on campus

• Manage course content, assignments, and grades through Canvas (the university’s LMS)

• Hold office hours (in-person or via Zoom) to support student learning outside the classroom

• Provide timely, constructive feedback through graded assignments, in-class reviews, and participation

• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, progress, and performance

Interested applicants should submit a resume highlighting academic credentials, relevant SAP/ERP expertise, and any prior teaching experience. We welcome applications from experienced professionals in the Western PA region who are passionate about bridging real-world supply chain practice with graduate business education.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.