[AISWorld] Information Systems Position at California State University, Fullerton

[Gonzalez, Ester]

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND DECISION SCIENCES

MIHAYLO COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS

California State University, Fullerton is a large, comprehensive, urban university with approximately 2,151 full- and part-time faculty and a diverse student body of approximately over 38,948 enrolled in Fall 2015. The university offers a broad spectrum of degree programs in liberal arts and sciences as well as applied and professional fields with 55 at the baccalaureate level and 54 graduate programs including a doctorate in education and doctor of nursing practice. Learning is preeminent at Cal State Fullerton. We combine the best qualities of teaching and research universities where actively engaged students, faculty and staff work in close collaborations to expand knowledge. Research and other creative activities are enhanced by the proximity of the campus to nationally recognized business, cultural, and educational institutions. Faculty members were awarded more than $22.7 million in grants and contracts for research and scholarly activities in 2014-15. The university has a longstanding tradition of collegial governance. Cal State Fullerton is strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. CSUF is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution (the only one in Orange County) and an Asian American and Pacific Islander Serving Institution. We are ranked 5th in the nation in terms of baccalaureate degrees awarded to minorities. In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, Cal State Fullerton is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live, work and learn in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex or sexual orientation, disability or Veteran's status or other personal characteristics or beliefs.

Information Systems
Tenure-Track

California State University, Fullerton values and is dedicated to the goal of building a diverse community.  We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate through their teaching, research or service that they can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our community.

The Department of Information Systems and Decision Sciences at California State University, Fullerton, invites candidates to apply for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to begin Fall 2017.

Position
We are seeking faculty candidates who have a strong, ongoing commitment and demonstrated potential to conduct high-quality research and have strong instructional skills. They should be able to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses in Information Systems and Business Analytics.  Enrollment in business analytics programs offered in the department is growing, and the courses that have become high in demand include Business Intelligence, Data Mining, and Data Warehousing.  Cal State Fullerton values diversity and expects its faculty to be collaborative, collegial, and willing to contribute to the missions of the Department, College and University.

The Department’s faculty members conduct high-quality research and publish in leading Information Systems outlets including the senior scholars’ basket of 8 IS journals and journals on the Financial Times 45 list. They also regularly advise students, serve on academic committees and contribute to Department, College and University governance.

Qualifications

A PhD in Information Systems or a closely related business field by August 15, 2017.
Demonstrated potential to be an effective teacher of graduate and undergraduate courses in Information Systems and Business Analytics based on the department’s needs.
Evidence of potential to publish in top IS and/or decision science journals and to acquire external funding.
Ability to balance excellent teaching with outstanding scholarship and professional service.
Ability to collaborate with the existing group of faculty and interact effectively with a culturally diverse population of students and colleagues; and
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU.  Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
Rank and Salary
The position is at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, tenure-track; salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Research grants and additional teaching in summer are typically available. An excellent comprehensive benefits package is also offered which includes health/vision/dental plans; spouse, domestic partner, and/or dependent fee-waiver; access to campus child-care; and a defined-benefit retirement through the state system, along with optional tax-sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits, go to: http://hr.fullerton.edu/payroll_benefits/HealthCarePlans.asp

Appointment Date
August 15, 2017

Application Procedure
A complete online application must be submitted in order to receive consideration.  To apply, please go to:  https://apps.fullerton.edu/facultyrecruitment to view all job listings and select 8850BR to begin the application process and provide following materials:

Cover letter describing teaching and research experiences and interest
Curriculum vitae
Copies of transcripts from doctoral program
Teaching evaluations (including student comments)
Sample publication(s)
Names and contact information (address, phone, and preferred email address) of three references
The finalists for the position will be contacted and required to submit three current letters of recommendation (see instruction below).

On the References page of the online application, enter information and email addresses for three referents who will provide a confidential letter of reference for your application.  They will immediately receive a request via email along with information on uploading the letter.  You will be able to verify that each letter has been received by CSUF by logging back in to the recruitment system.

Please direct all questions about the position to: Dr. Ofir Turel, ISDS Recruitment Committee Chair at oturel at fullerton.edu or call (657) 278-5613.

Application Deadline
The search committee will conduct first round interviews for this position at the AMCIS 2016 (San Diego, CA) and, possibly, at ICIS 2016 (Dublin, Ireland).  Screening for the interviews at the AMCIS meetings will occur from vitae and letters received no later than September 1, 2016.  Applications may be considered until the position is filled.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

The College
Mihaylo College of Business & Economics is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. There are over 150 full- time faculty members and 8,500 students, including more than 600 graduate students. Bachelors’ degrees are offered in Business Administration with concentrations in Accounting, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Entertainment & Tourism, Finance, Management (Operations, General, and Human Resources), Information Systems/Decision Sciences, Marketing, and International Business, among others. Masters’ degrees are in Business Administration, Economics, Information Systems, Information Technology, Accounting, and Taxation. For more information about the College, please visit: http://business.fullerton.edu/.

The Department
The Department consists of a diverse group of faculty with specialties in areas of Management Information Systems, Business Statistics and Management Science. We offer three concentrations: Information Systems, Business Analytics and Decision Sciences. We teach in the undergraduate business and MBA programs as well as in two specialized Master of Science degree programs. The Department currently offers a core course in each of these three areas, each of which is required by all business majors. The Department has received national and international recognition through faculty publications, presentations, and editorial activities. The AIS recently ranked our college 57th  in the USA and 4th in California in IS research productivity in top journals. Our online MS in Information Technology program is ranked 11th in the USA and 2nd  in California by U.S. News & World Report. For more information about the department, faculty and our offering of courses please visit http://business.fullerton.edu/isds/
The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

California State University Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the University’s strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. EEO employer. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

 Last Published 6/17/16