Assistant Professor of Information Systems/Block Chain
About The Position
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), a premier university located in New England, seeks motivated applicants for the position of Assistant Professor of Information Systems (dual mission tenure-track) to build on the university's strengths in the information technology space. We seek motivated applicants with research focused on blockchain technologies and their applications. All blockchain application areas are welcome, with fintech applications especially welcome. Successful candidates must be prepared to conduct high-impact research, publish in high-quality outlets and commit to high-quality teaching.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Information Systems or equivalent
- Ability to engage in high-quality scholarship
- Ability to engage in high-quality teaching
- Demonstrated interests in blockchain and fintech
- Ability and willingness to teach at the graduate and undergraduate level
- Include a cover letter
- Include a Curriculum Vitae including three references
- Include teaching evaluations
Nice To Haves
- Fintech applications especially welcome
- Interest in collaborating with colleagues from the business school and other departments with technology, engineering, and analytics expertise
Responsibilities
- Conduct high-impact research
- Publish in high-quality outlets
- Commit to high-quality teaching
- Teach at the graduate and undergraduate level
- Collaborate with colleagues from the business school and other departments with technology, engineering, and analytics expertise
Benefits
- Robust retirement match
- Wellness perks
- Tuition assistance
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Life and long-term disability insurance
- Retirement savings plans
- Flexible spending accounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
