Associate Professor

Associate Professor - Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Analytics or Digital Business

School of Management and Marketing | Massey Business School
Albany Campus, Auckland

Salary range: NZD$142,607 - $166,584 per annum (2026, 1 FTE 37.50hrs p/w)

Massey University is one of Aotearoa New Zealand's leading universities, recognised for excellence in research, teaching and industry engagement. In 2027, Massey celebrates its centenary, marking 100 years of making a difference through education, research and innovation.

Ranked among the world's leading universities, Massey is a global institution with strong connections to industry, communities and international partners.

Massey Business School is AACSB and AMBA accredited and is recognised for high-quality teaching, impactful research and strong industry engagement. The School of Management and Marketing is one of the largest schools of its type in New Zealand, with an established reputation for research excellence and student success.

About the role

We are seeking an outstanding Associate Professor to provide academic leadership in teaching, research and service within the School of Management and Marketing.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly accomplished academic with expertise in Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Analytics, Digital Business, or a related discipline. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, supervise research projects and theses, and play a key leadership role in advancing the School's teaching, research, and engagement activities. You will also contribute to curriculum leadership, assessment oversight, mentoring of academic staff, and the continued development of the School's research culture.

What we're looking for

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A PhD in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Analytics, Digital Business, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated expertise and leadership in one or more of these areas.
• An established and internationally recognised research profile, evidenced by high-quality publications and other scholarly outputs.
• Evidence of peer esteem through academic leadership, professional recognition, research grants, research contracts, or other significant contributions to the discipline.
• Experience securing and/or contributing to externally funded research.
• Proven success in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research supervision.
• Experience leading curriculum development and contributing to academic quality assurance.
• The ability to mentor and support academic colleagues and foster a collaborative academic environment.
• Experience and/or commitment to engaging with industry and business communities to create research and learning opportunities.
• Experience teaching diverse student cohorts through blended, distance and multi-campus delivery modes would be advantageous.

As a Te Tiriti-led university, we are seeking applicants who can demonstrate an understanding of, or willingness to develop an understanding of, the Aotearoa New Zealand context and the aspirations of Māori.

Why Massey?

In addition to a competitive salary, Massey also offers:

• Up to 6.75% employer contribution to the UniSaver Superannuation Scheme for eligible employees.
• Five university holidays per year in addition to your annual leave.
• Subsidised Southern Cross Healthcare plan for you and your family.
• Special staff rates available for campus gym membership.
• Staff purchasing privileges and discounts at many commercial and retail businesses across New Zealand.
• Access to a wonderful on-campus crèche/day care facilities for dependents of staff on our Manawatū and Auckland campuses.
• Comprehensive professional development and training programmes.
• Staff fee concession for study with Massey and a 30% discount on fees for immediate family members undertaking undergraduate study (conditions apply).

About Auckland

This position is based at our Albany campus on Auckland's North Shore. The campus offers a spacious, park-like environment with modern facilities and easy access to shopping precincts, beaches, regional parks and the many attractions of New Zealand's largest city.

Further enquiries

Enquiries of an academic nature regarding this position should be directed to:

Professor Kaye Thorn
Acting Head of School
School of Management and Marketing
[email protected]

Closing date: 02 September 2026, 11.00pm