[AISWorld] Position Opening at Illinois State University, School of Information Technology

[Hosack, Bryan]

Dear Colleagues,

Please see the announcement below. It is also available through AIS Placement and at http://it.illinoisstate.edu/positions/ 


Regards,

Bryan

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Bryan Hosack, Ph. D.
Assistant Professor of Information Systems
School of Information Technology 
Illinois State University 
Old Union 107 Campus Box 5150 
(p) 309.438.8133
(f) 309.438.5113
www.itk.ilstu.edu/faculty/bhosack

llinois State University
Assistant/Associate Professor in Information Systems - School of Information Technology

Illinois State University, School of Information Technology invites applications for a tenure track position of Assistant/Associate Professor in Information Systems, beginning August 16, 2012.

To be considered, applicants must hold a doctoral degree in Information Systems or a closely related area or reasonably expect to complete the doctorate by January 1, 2013. The successful applicant will have significant expertise in information systems and show evidence of a current research agenda. Candidates must demonstrate the potential to teach courses in at least two of the following areas: project management, object-oriented design and development, systems analysis and design, and Java programming. Preferred areas of research include, but are not limited to, Software Design, Web 2.0, Enterprise Systems Integration, Business Intelligence, and Health Information Systems.

Responsibilities: Teach undergraduate/graduate courses, develop a focused area of scholarly research, supervise graduate students, and provide service to the University, School, profession and community.

Salary, Rank, and Tenure: Salary is commensurate with professional experience and preparation. This is a tenure-track, nine-month position with potential for summer employment.

The School: The School of Information Technology is one of eight units in the College of Applied Science and Technology. The School offers three undergraduate majors in Computer Science, Information Systems, and Telecommunications Management and a Master of Science in Information Systems. The undergraduate CS and IS programs are accredited by ABET. The School has approximately 520 undergraduate and 80 graduate students and 18 full-time faculty.

Illinois State University: A small-college experience with large-university opportunities.
Illinois State University distinguishes itself from other institutions in the state and the region by providing a unique educational climate that adds a beneficial new dimension to the state's system of higher education. The first public university in Illinois, Illinois State University was founded in 1857. Today we are a comprehensive university offering more than 160 major/minor options in six colleges. In our most recent strategic plan, we have committed our resources to realizing five core values: Individualized Attention, Public Opportunity, Active Pursuit of Learning, Diversity, and Creative Response to Change. By acting on these values, we believe we will create a learning environment that will result in our University being the first-choice public university in Illinois for high-achieving, motivated students who seek an individualized educational experience combined with the resources of a large university.

The Community: Bloomington-Normal is one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in Illinois. Approximately two hours from both Chicago and St. Louis, McLean County is a warm and friendly place to work and live. The community is also home to Illinois Wesleyan University, Lincoln College, Heartland Community College, Country Financial Corporate Headquarters, and State Farm Insurance Corporate Headquarters. The area has outstanding public school systems, parks and recreation, and health care.

Application Procedure: Initial review of applicants will begin on November 7, 2011 and continue until the position is filled. To assure full consideration, please submit a letter of application, vita, statement of teaching philosophy, research statement, and names of three references (include phone numbers and email addresses) by November 7, 2011 to Reta Thames (rgthame at ilstu.edu), School of Information Technology; Campus Box 5150, Normal, IL 61790-5150; Phone: 309/438-8339 or Fax 309/438-5113. The School's Web site: IllinoisState.edu/IT.

An equal opportunity/affirmative action university encouraging diversity.