[AISWorld] Tenure Track Position at Boston College (submit by 11/13 for priority consideration)

[Gerald C. (Jerry) Kane]

Professor of Information Systems: Assistant level

Boston College is recruiting for a tenure track position at the Assistant level in Information Systems beginning September 2012.  Applications received by November 13 will be given priority consideration.

The University: Boston College is a coeducational university with an average student population of 9,100 undergraduate and 4,500 graduate students, representing every state and more than 85 countries. Founded in 1863, it is one of the oldest Jesuit, Catholic universities in the United States. US News & World Report ranks Boston College 31st among national universities. The University's Carroll School of Management offers nationally ranked undergraduate, full-time MBA and part-time MBA programs.  The school also offers highly regarded degree programs in Finance (MSF and Ph.D.) and Organizational Studies (Ph.D.). Boston College's 150-acre main campus is located in an open suburban setting six miles from downtown Boston. The University's $1.6 billion endowment ranks as one of the nation's 40 largest.

The Position: We are seeking a candidate that has a robust research agenda and a dedication to teaching excellence. Boston College offers faculty members a standard 2-2 teaching load, which is often reduced by one course starting out.  Preparations are limited and matched to the candidate’s strengths and interests. Faculty are sought to contribute to a successful and expanding Information Systems department. Ideal candidates would be able to teach one or more of the following:  Introduction to IS, Systems Analysis and Design, or Business Analytics.  Current faculty have research interests related to IT business value, adoption and diffusion of IT innovations, E-business, IT strategy, social media and social networks, healthcare IT, IT security, and human computer interfaces. We seek individuals who can complement and strengthen the research focus of our group, while adding to the atmosphere of collegiality and openness to collaboration. We offer a stimulating environment, an exceptional student body, an active and responsive alumni base, and close ties to the Boston business and academic communities.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in Information Systems, a demonstrated ability to conduct “A” journal quality research, and evidence of teaching excellence (or the ability to develop such excellence).

The Carroll School of Management is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer that strongly encourages applications from women and minorities. We will be conducting interviews at the ICIS conference in Shanghai. Please submit application in electronic form to: Professor Gerald C. Kane at ISDept at bc.edu. Please include a cover letter in the body of the e-mail and attach (or provide a URL link to) a vita, contact information for three references, and samples of your research.  A more detailed position announcement is available at http://bit.ly/pJzsIw

Gerald C. (Jerry) Kane
Assistant Professor of Information Systems
Carroll School of Management
Boston College

www.profkane.com
@profkane



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