Assistant Professor - Information Systems

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh • La Crosse, WI

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About The Position

The Assistant Professor in Information Systems is expected to uphold high professional and ethical standards while excelling in teaching, research, and service to the University, College, and Department. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses in business analytics, artificial intelligence, enterprise systems, security, data management, and other areas within the information systems curriculum. The position also involves engaging in high-quality research aligned with AACSB international accreditation standards and providing service at various levels within the university.

Requirements

• Doctorate in MIS, IS, CIS or closely related field. ABD will be considered. The degree must be earned by the end of the first academic year.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to teach at the university level or documented teaching effectiveness at the university level.
• Demonstrated ability to publish in peer-reviewed outlets consistent with AACSB expectations in the areas of information systems and/or business analytics.
• Demonstrated ability to teach in two or more of the following areas: Business Analytics, Data Management, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Analysis and Design, Security and Enterprise Systems.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and teaching of nine credits (three courses) per semester when deemed scholarly active based on departmental/college research expectations (12 credits, 4 courses, if not deemed scholarly active).
• Advising of majors and minors in Information Systems department programs.
• Advising student projects, independent studies, undergraduate research, and internship students when appropriate.
• Re-designing courses, developing new courses, contributing to inter-disciplinary minors, and engaging in the development of new programs, when appropriate.
• Engaging in scholarly activities related to the Information Systems discipline that result in published refereed articles.
• Engaging in other scholarly activities related to the Information Systems discipline such as presenting papers at academic conferences or professional meetings, publishing non-refereed articles, authoring books and book reviews, reviewing articles for a journal, or obtaining grants.
• Engaging in service activities and committees at the department, college, and university levels.
• Engaging in professional and community service related to one's profession.
• Participating in department, college and university assessment initiatives.

Benefits

• Paid vacation for 12-month positions.
• Excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.
• Paid holidays and sick days after 5 years of employment.
• Vesting in the retirement system after 5 years of employment, ensuring income post-career.
• Highly competitive benefits compared to local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree