[AISWorld] Assistant Professor of Practice in Information Systems - Drake University

[Troy Strader]

Drake University
College of Business and Public Administration

Assistant Professor of Practice in Information Systems


Drake University's College of Business and Public Administration invites applications for a consecutive-term (non tenure-track) position as Assistant Professor of Practice in Information Systems.   Essential functions include teaching at the undergraduate level and maintaining currency through professional practice or scholarship.  The successful candidate will be expected to teach two or more of the following topics: business problem solving using MS Office applications, database management, computer programming, and network management.  Appointment becomes effective August 2016.

Applicants are expected to have a PhD or a Master's degree in information systems or a related field.  All candidates must provide evidence of effective teaching and either active practice or scholarly activity. Preference will be given to candidates with training and experience in data analytics and/or business intelligence.

The College of Business and Public Administration serves over 1100 undergraduate students and over 300 graduate students with 48 fulltime faculty members.  The college has strong ties with the local community and close to 90% of students have at least one internship experience during their program.  The newly formed Information Management and Business Analytics department, which oversees the undergraduate major and concentration in Information Systems, is at the forefront of the college's exciting initiatives in data analytics.

Drake University is a private comprehensive university dedicated to quality teaching.  Founded in 1881, Drake is located in Des Moines, Iowa, an insurance and financial services center with a metropolitan population of over 500,000.  Des Moines is a progressive community with an outstanding public school system and a variety of social, cultural, and recreational activities.

Upload cover letter, CV, statement of teaching approach, teaching evaluations, and other evidence of effective teaching at https://drake.hiretouch.com/.  Questions may be directed to the search committee chair at bradley.meyer at drake.edu<mailto:bradley.meyer at drake.edu>.

Drake University is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic community committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from all qualified applicants.