[AISWorld] Faculty position in IS/MIS at the American University of Beirut

[Bizhan Azad]

Faculty position in IS/MIS at the American University of Beirut

The Olayan School of Business at American University of Beirut invites applications for a position in Management Information Systems with a preferred (not mandatory) specialization in Business Analytics. Rank is open, and priority will be given to those with track records/promise of publishing in top journals in IS/MIS and related fields and with training, teaching, and research in Business Analytics and "Big Data" topics. A Ph.D. is a requirement from an AACSB or equivalent accredited institution. The ideal candidate will be able to complement our current faculty and take a leadership role in molding and expanding our programs and course offerings. American University of Beirut is a research university, and maintaining a strong publication record will be important for the successful candidate.

The IS/MIS group is located in the Business Information & Decision Systems (BIDS) Track (department) of the Olayan School of Business, making it an ideal location for a Business Analytics program. The IS/MIS group has a long tradition of publishing in top-tier journals in MIS and allied fields-including the basket of 8 of AIS.

The standard teaching load for faculty at the Olayan School of Business is 2-2 for the professorial rank. The successful applicant will be expected to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses and to provide service to the area, college, and university. Faculty at AUB are encouraged to obtain external funding for their research. The Olayan School of Business is located in a new state-of-the-art building opened in 2009 designed by Machado and Silvetti Associates. In addition to BIDS Track, the business school has areas of Finance, Accounting, and Managerial Economics Track, and Management, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship Track. The school offers undergraduate BBA, two Masters of Science (including in HR and Finance), and a MBA (Traditional) programs. The BIDS area is exploring offering a degree in Master in Business Analytics.

The academic programs at American University of Beirut benefit from several advantages not possessed by many locations. American University of Beirut is a comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts/general education tradition. Many in the university are interested in related discipline of big data. A university-wide initiative is currently underway to explore big data programs as cross-disciplinary research. Additionally, American University of Beirut's location boasts a regional medical hub with several large hospitals and a sizeable healthcare industry, a regional banking hub, the world's largest regional energy production area (Gulf). American University of Beirut University is ranked 250+ by QS World University Rankings 2012. The university was built in the style of 1860s architecture and boasts one of the top universities in terms of quality of campus life in the region with its idyllic settings.

American University of Beirut is located in the Capital of Lebanon, a vibrant city of culture enjoying a fusion of east and west. It has a Mediterranean climate combined with high altitudes within 1-2 hours driving distance. The climate is excellent: Winters are short and relatively mild and summers are warm with ideal beach weather.

The entities of the American University of Beirut University System are Equal Opportunity Employers and employ without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information. Interested candidates should apply via the address listed below. Screening will begin on 15 January 2014. The position is open until filled. Salary is competitive and based on experience. To apply, or for more information, please visit http://www.aub.edu.lb/osb/osb_home/faculty/Pages/academicpositions.aspx

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