[AISWorld] Lecturer in Information Systems at UMass Amherst

[Traci Hess]

Lecturer in Information Systems at UMass Amherst

Job Description:
The Operations & Information Management (OIM) Department of the Isenberg School of Management invites applications for a full-time Lecturer position, non-tenure track, in Information Systems to start in September 2016. Lecturers at UMass Amherst enjoy significant benefits and status under the negotiated faculty contract (see Article 21 of the MSP/MTA/NEA contract linked on this page: http://www.umass.edu/provost/faculty-staff-resources/policies-contracts). The Lecturer will join a team of faculty noted for excellence and innovation in undergraduate and graduate education. The successful candidate will work with faculty, teaching assistants, and advising staff to assess student outcomes and foster student success.

Requirements: 
Candidates must have a doctoral degree in Information Systems, or a related discipline, by August 31, 2016. The full-time position requires teaching two large sections and one online section of introductory information systems in both the Fall and Spring semesters, and one online section of introductory information systems in the summer. Teaching experience or evidence of expertise in teaching introductory information systems is required.

Demonstrated ability, or potential, to teach at the undergraduate level in face-to-face, large classroom, and distance education formats is required. Evidence of engagement with the business community and industry is desirable.

Additional Information:
The department has a thriving undergraduate program in Operations & Information Management (with career opportunities in Information Systems and Supply Chain Management), contributes to a highly reputed MBA program, and also coordinates the Ph.D. track in Operations & Information Management for the doctoral program in Business Administration.

The Isenberg School of Management is AACSB accredited, with nationally recognized undergraduate and MBA programs ranked in the top 50 and top 25 respectively, and a strong research culture with Ph.D. specializations offered in each of our major disciplines. The University of Massachusetts Amherst is a land-grant university, the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts system, and the largest public university in New England. The University offers bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and doctoral degrees in 88 undergraduate and 72 graduate areas of study, through eight schools and college. In 2009 article for MSN.com, Amherst was ranked  first in Best College Town in the United States. In 2012, U.S. News and World Report ranked Amherst among the Top 10 Great College Towns in America.

Application Instructions:
To apply, please submit letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information of at least three references at http://umass.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=69820. Applicants should apply by the priority deadline of April 22, 2016 in order to ensure consideration.

The University is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. Because broad diversity is essential to an inclusive climate and critical to the University's goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will holistically assess the many qualifications of each applicant and favorably consider an individual's record working with students and colleagues with broadly diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds in educational, research or other work activities. We will also favorably consider experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic degree and career.


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Traci J. Hess, Ph.D.
Berthiaume Professor of Information Systems
Operations & Information Management
Isenberg School of Management
University of Massachusetts Amherst