[AISWorld] Assistant/Associate/Full Professor -University of Massachusetts Lowell

[UMass Lowell Jobs]

The Department of Operations and Information Systems in the College of
Management, University of Massachusetts Lowell invites applications for a
tenure-track faculty position in the field of Information Systems. All areas
of Information Systems are welcomed. The rank is open. The starting date is
September 2012.

The University of Massachusetts Lowell is a nationally recognized
comprehensive university. The University is located in the historic
industrial city of Lowell, along the Merrimack River and about 25 miles
northwest of Boston.

The College and Department are building faculty capacity to deepen and
expand research productivity and build program offerings at all degree
levels. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to participate in
(1) the development and implementation of new academic programs including
our newly approved Ph.D. program with specializations in Information
Systems, Finance, and Technology Management, (2) the growth of our
AACSB-approved MBA and undergraduate programs, and (3) the design and
development of a new Manning School of Business facility. The College of
Management has over 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Faculty
members regularly earn teaching load reductions for the publication of high
quality research.

Minimum Qualifications
.	Completed doctorate (by the time of hiring) with concentration in
Information Systems or a related area from an AACSB-accredited business
school (or with teaching and research experience in an AACSB-accredited
school).
.	A record of ongoing scholarly publications or potential publications
in the related areas.
.	Teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate degree levels.

Preferred Qualifications
.	Commitment to develop and pursue externally funded research.
.	Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to speak and write
English clearly.
.	Ability to work effectively with students, faculty and diverse
populations.
.	Ability to take leadership position in curriculum development.
.	Experience in using the Blackboard VISTA online course platform.
.	Industrial experience a plus.

Apply online at: http://jobs.uml.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52038. The
application should include: (1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3)
sample publications, (4) evidence of teaching effectiveness, and (5) names
and contact information for three references (please do not send
recommendation letters with your application).

Initial review of applications will begin on November 1, 2011, and
applications will be accepted until position is filled. Departmental
representatives will be attending DSI conference in Boston and ICIS
conferences in Shanghai, China. Salary is competitive. The position is
contingent upon funding.

The University of Massachusetts Lowell is committed to increasing diversity
in its faculty, staff, and student populations, as well as curriculum and
support programs, while promoting an inclusive environment. We seek
candidates who can contribute to that goal and encourage you to apply and to
identify your strengths in this area.