[AISWorld] Instructor of Informatics beginning August 2016 Univ of South Carolina Upstate Requisition #010305

[CONNOLLY, AMY]

The University of South Carolina Upstate is a comprehensive public university and a senior institution of the University of South Carolina. USC Upstate is located between Charlotte and Atlanta along the I-85 corridor, one of the fastest growing business and high-tech regions in the country. More than 40 bachelor's degree programs are offered in the liberal arts and sciences, business administration, nursing and teacher education, and master's degrees in education, informatics and nursing. Among the fastest growing universities in South Carolina, USC Upstate is a diverse and dynamic community of 5,600 students from across the Upstate, 36 states and 51 countries and an alumni base of 24,000 graduates. The University employs approximately 650 full and part-time faculty and staff who work on the 330-acre main campus in Spartanburg, the Greenville campus for commuting junior and senior level students, and The George Dean Johnson, Jr. College of Business and Economics in downtown Spartanburg. USC Upstate seeks to attract and retain a diverse qualified faculty. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. For more information about USC Upstate, go to www.uscupstate.edu<http://www.uscupstate.edu/>.

Positions listed are either tenure-track or non-tenure-track (Instructor) on a nine month basis unless specified otherwise. Candidates must have earned doctorates or other degrees as specified. ABD candidates with planned completion dates before August 15th may also be considered. Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated excellence in teaching and advising, as well as a record of scholarship and service. Instructors are hired on a nine month contractual basis subject to annual renewal. They will have responsibilities equivalent to five teaching units and must have at least a master's degree with 18 hours in the discipline and other qualifications as noted. All positions are subject to funding.

Notice to all applicants: If you are selected as a finalist job references and a background check may be conducted. For additional information or to view the entire policy click, Job Reference and Background Checks policy<http://www.sc.edu/policies/hr190.pdf>.

The University of South Carolina Upstate is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. Minorities and women are encouraged to a apply.

Instructor of  Informatics  beginning August 16, 2016
Requisition #010305

Non-tenure track, nine-month faculty position to teach on the Spartanburg and/or Greenville campus.

Non-tenure track, nine-month instructor position to teach in-class and online undergraduate courses in information management systems, information technology, and informatics. Online courses may be offered via Palmetto College. Duties include advising undergraduate students, serving on university committees, and actively supporting unit initiatives. The Department of Informatics is a vibrant, multi-disciplinary unit within the College of Arts & Sciences. We seek a colleague who will be an exemplary teacher, advisor, and active participant in the unit, on campus, and with community partners.

Required: Master's degree in information management systems, information technology, informatics, or closely-related field with at least 18 hours in information systems; and recent record of satisfactory teaching in the field. Successful background check is required.

Preferred: Ph.D. in information management systems or information technology; a proven record of excellence in teaching; established corporate relationships; and experience in corporate information technology management. Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching online with innovative, engaging pedagogies; and experience teaching or working with relational databases, microcomputer architecture, human-computer interaction and/or social informatics.

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until positions are filled. Official transcripts will be required before hire date as well as a background check.

http://www.uscupstate.edu/offices/humanresources/jobs/default.aspx?id=8142


Amy J. Connolly
Assistant Professor
Department of Informatics
University of South Carolina Upstate
800 University Way
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 503-5030
aconnolly at uscupstate.edu