[AISWorld] Visiting Assistant/Associate Professor Position at U of Colorado Denver (Fall 2014)- Updated

Tue Apr 22 13:00:11 EDT 2014

Visiting Assistant/Associate Professor Position at U of Colorado Denver (Fall 2014)
Updated and Final Posting

The University of Colorado Denver (UCD) seeks a full-time visiting Assistant or Associate Professor of Information Systems in the Business School at the Downtown Denver Campus. This position will have a one year contact beginning in Fall, 2014 with the potential to move to a permanent position beginning in Fall, 2015.The visitor will be expected to be active in research and must ordinarily teach 2 courses per semester. Applicants should have a PhD in information systems or related discipline (ABD applicants will be considered). For a detailed description of the Business School and Information Systems Program, please visit us at www.business.ucdenver.edu<http://www.business.ucdenver.edu>.

As one of three institutions within the University of Colorado system, UCD is an urban campus located in the heart of the city's commercial, cultural and recreational districts and has proudly positioned itself to be one of the top urban research universities in the country. UCD was recently rated by Forbes magazine as the 34th best public university in the nation. The Business School has about 70 full-time faculty, and offers the largest graduate business program in the region with about 1,000 MBA and MS students, plus 1,400 undergraduate business students.

Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in Information Systems (or a closely related field) from an AACSB accredited (or equivalent) university. All applicants must have the potential for both high quality teaching and high quality academic research, and be willing to support the information systems department and its initiatives. Candidates at the associate level must provide evidence of teaching excellence and a strong record of outstanding publications in top tier information systems journals. The individual will also be expected to engage in scholarly research, and collaborate with doctoral students and other faculty in the department.

Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated ability to teach courses in the following areas: cyber-security and privacy, networks and telecommunications, programming languages for Web and Mobile application development, and digital innovations. Candidates must present evidence of strength in teaching and research performance.
Job Responsibilities: The position consists of 40% teaching, 40% research and 20% service. Teaching: the normal teaching load consists of 4 courses (3 hours each) during a 9-month contract period. The Information Systems department has instructional opportunities for the following courses in security, networking, and programming languages. The visiting faculty member will be expected to teach Information Systems courses at the Undergraduate and Master levels and should have prior teaching experience in technical courses. Research: We seek scholars who can produce research of excellent quality that can be published in top journals in the information systems area. Service: ours is a college that is working hard to meet the changing landscape of higher education. To that end we value faculty who are good corporate citizens and who are willing to take on the challenges associated with fulfilling these objectives.

Salary and Benefits: Salary is commensurate with skills and experience. The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at http://www.cu.edu/pbs/

The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment. The University of Colorado Denver is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. UCD's location in downtown Denver attracts a diverse population, many of whom are non-traditional students. This diversity is enriched by our commitment to a philosophy of inclusion, embedded in all aspects of campus life from its community members, curriculum, research and community service, allowing for the creation of a learning environment that welcomes, embraces, sustains and celebrates the unique and shared experiences of faculty, staff and students. The University of Colorado Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees prior to their employment.

Timeframe: Review of applications will in begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. Appointment will be effective Fall 2014. Applicants will not be reviewed until they have submitted all required material. A complete application will consist of:

*       Letter of application that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications;
*       A current CV/resume;
*       Example of published research, working paper, or summary of dissertation;
*       Summary of teaching evaluations and/or statement of teaching philosophy and experience;
*       The names, addresses, daytime telephone numbers and e-mail addresses for three professional references.

Letters of reference will be requested at a later date.  Review of applications will start immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

HOW TO APPLY
Applications are now accepted electronically at www.jobsatcu.com<http://www.jobsatcu.com>. Please refer to job posting F01270. The direct link to the posting is: https://www.jobsatcu.com/postings/81437

About UC Denver
The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus offers more than 130 degree programs in 13 schools and colleges. The university is home to Colorado's largest graduate schools for business and education and to the state's only college of architecture and planning and school of medicine. The Business School at the University of Colorado Denver, located in the heart of downtown, is a hub of innovation, collaboration and discovery. The school is located in one of the most desirable locations in downtown Denver. Metro Denver is situated on the high plains at the base of the Rocky Mountains. Moderate temperatures, low levels of humidity, and abundant sunshine provide an ideal climate for year-round activities. Metro Denver has nearly 300 sunny days a year-more annual days of sunshine than either San Diego or Miami Beach. Industry specific, real world based curriculum and experienced faculty provide excellent networking and career options. The Business School offers outstanding education to more than 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students each year who come from around the world to study in one of its twelve academic disciplines.

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Jahangir Karimi
Professor & Director of information Systems Programs
University of Colorado Denver
Business School
ph 303.315.8430| fx 303.315.8084
jahangir.karimi at ucdenver.edu<mailto:jahangir.karimi at ucdenver.edu>

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