[AISWorld] Open positions at University of Nebraska - Omaha

[Kerry Ward]

University of Nebraska at
Omaha
 
Assistant/Associate Professor, Information
Systems
Department of Information Systems &
Quantitative Analysis
College of
Information Science & Technology
The College of Information Science & Technology
(IS&T)  invites applications for 2
tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor pending final approval of funds. 

The first position is withing the Department of Information Systems and Quantitative Analysis and is open to all research areas. Candidates must possess an appropriate doctorate or all but the dissertation
(ABD) in Information Systems (IS) or a related field from a nationally-recognized
program. The Department is seeking strong candidates with research and teaching
interests in IS. Contributions to service within the university, business and/or
professional areas are expected.

The second position is part of an effort to build big data analytics capacity and thus seeks candidates with strong research and teaching ability related to big data systems and analytics.   Candidates must possess an appropriate doctorate in Information Systems (IS),
Computer Science (CS), or a related field from a nationally-recognized program
before being hired. Contributions to service within the
university, business and/or professional areas are expected.

To schedule an interview at AMCIS, please email a vita to: 
 
Dr. Kerry Ward, Chair of ISQA Search Committee                                  email:     kwward at unomaha.edu
Information Systems & Quantitative Analysis                                             phone:   402-517-6454
College of Information Science & Technology                                           
University of Nebraska at Omaha                                                  
6001 Dodge Street
Omaha NE 68182-0116

Additional Information:

Pending final funding approval, applicants will need to apply via the UNO human resources web site at www.unomaha.edu/humanresources.  Applicants will need to create an account and upload a cover letter, curriculum vita and list of references to officially apply for the position. You can locate the position by searching the listings under the ISQA Department. 


The ISQA Department is responsible for a Bachelor of Science
degree in Management Information Systems (accredited by ABET) and a Master of
Science degree in Management Information Systems. The master’s program offers
dual degrees with Public Administration and the College of Business, as well as
certificate programs in such areas as information assurance, health informatics
and project management. The Department is also part of a college-wide Ph.D. in
Information Technology. We are engaged in initiatives in service learning,
international programs, and information technology for development, to name a
few. E-learning and innovation in technology-supported pedagogy are of
strategic importance. The ISQA Department was the 2011 recipient of the
system-wide Departmental Teaching Award, recognizing teaching excellence as the
top department across all four campuses of the university system. 
 
The College’s School of Interdisciplinary Informatics offers
a new degree in IT Innovation, as well as degrees in Bioinformatics and
Information Assurance. The School hosts the Nebraska University Center on
Information Assurance (NUCIA), an NSA-designated Center for Academic Excellence
in Information Assurance Education. The College is a partner in the
university-wide Center for Collaboration Science, which promotes research and
practice in collaboration by partnering across academia and industry. The
College of IS&T and the College of Engineering and Technology from the
University of Nebraska-Lincoln are partners in The Peter Kiewit Institute of
Information Science, Technology and Engineering, which offers further
opportunity for interdisciplinary work and engagement with the community. Individuals
who desire to contribute to the development of these and other programs in the Department
and College are encouraged to apply.

The University and College have a strong commitment to
achieving diversity among faculty and staff. We are particularly interested in
receiving applications from members of underrepresented groups and strongly
encourage women and persons of color to apply for this position.

 
The University of Nebraska at Omaha is the only public,
metropolitan university in the state. 
Located in the heart of Nebraska’s largest city, UNO is a comprehensive
university offering programs at the bachelor’s, master’s, specialist, and
doctoral degree levels.  Serving
approximately 15,000 students, UNO offers more than 130 undergraduate majors
and more than 60 graduate programs in a wide variety of fields.  In addition to the university-wide Graduate
College, UNO’s colleges include Arts and Sciences; Business Administration;
Education; Communication, Fine Arts and Media; Information Science and
Technology; Public Affairs and Community Service; and Continuing Studies.
The University of Nebraska at Omaha does
not discriminate in its academic, employment or administration policies and
abides by all federal, state and regental regulations pertaining to same.  Employment eligibility verification is
required for all new hires.  UNO provides
reasonable accommodation for the known disabilities of applicants and
employees, unless to do so would pose an undue hardship.  If you need accommodation in order to
complete the application process or to perform any essential element of the
position sought, please contact the A-line Affirmative Action Office in the
Office of Academic & Student Affairs. 
Address:  Eppley Administration
Building 202, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha NE 68182-0185.  Telephone: 
402-554-2262, FAX 402-554-4896 
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