[AISWorld] Tenure-track Position at the University of Virginia

[Sarker, Saonee]

The Information Technology (IT) Area at the McIntire School of Commerce, University of Virginia is seeking applications for a full-time tenure track faculty position with experience at the Assistant or Associate rank, beginning August 2016. Candidates must have a Ph.D., and an established record of strong research, teaching, and service commensurate with rank. The strongest candidates will have: 1) expertise in contemporary research practices and topics such as business analytics, cyber security, among others, 2) demonstrated the capability to publish articles in A-level journals, 3) achieved excellence in teaching in business analytics, cyber security, etc. at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, 4) some level of practical business experience, and 5) the potential to make significant internal service contributions. Particular consideration will be given to scholars whose research has potential synergies with current McIntire faculty. Currently, the McIntire School of Commerce (http://www.commerce.virginia.edu<http://www.commerce.virginia.edu/>) awards a Bachelor of Science in Commerce, a Master of Science in the Management of Information Technology, a Master of Science in Accounting, and Master of Science in Commerce. McIntire is recognized for excellence and innovation in undergraduate and graduate business education and scholarship. In the 2014 annual ranking of undergraduate business programs, Business Week magazine ranked the McIntire School of Commerce second in the nation; the only school to be ranked amongst the top two every year since the list's inception. ?

McIntire serves over 650 undergraduates and 300 graduate students. Undergraduate students enter the McIntire School in their third year at the University and concentrate in at least one of six fields: accounting, finance, information technology, international business, management and/or marketing. The major professional services firms (e.g., accounting, consulting, IT services, and investment banks) and Fortune 500 corporations actively recruit McIntire graduates. McIntire is located in a new 156,000 square foot academic complex on the Lawn in the heart of UVA's historic Central Grounds, designed by Thomas Jefferson. Charlottesville is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and is consistently rated highly as a desirable location to live. McIntire faculty members have received numerous regional and national awards for their research. They also serve as members of editorial review boards and as editors of leading journals in their fields. IT Area scholars include: Ahmed Abbasi, Jennifer Claggett, Peter Gray, Stefano Grazioli, Steven Johnson, Brent Kitchens, Jingjing Li, Ryan Nelson, Saonee Sarker, Suprateek Sarker, and Jason Williamson.  ??

To apply, go to http://jobs.virginia.edu<http://jobs.virginia.edu/>, search for posting number 0617081, then, complete a Candidate Profile on-line and attach a CV and a cover letter. The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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Saonee Sarker
McIntire School of Commerce
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA 22093
Email: saonee at virginia.edu