[AISWorld] Tenure-track faculty position at Florida International University

[Debra VanderMeer]

Florida International University is classified by Carnegie as a R1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity and recognized as a Carnegie engaged university. It is a public research university with colleges and schools that offers 196 bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs in fields such as engineering, computer science, international relations, architecture, law and medicine. As one of South Florida's anchor institutions, FIU contributes almost $9 billion each year to the local economy. FIU is Worlds Ahead in finding solutions to the most challenging problems of our time. FIU emphasizes research as a major component of its mission. FIU has awarded more than 220,000 degrees and enrolls more than 54,000 students in two campuses and three centers including FIU Downtown on Brickell, FIU at I-75, and the Miami Beach Urban Studios. FIU's Medina Aquarius Program houses the Aquarius Reef Base, a unique underwater research facility in the Florida Keys. FIU also supports artistic and cultural engagement through its three museums: Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum, the Wolfsonian-FIU, and the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU. FIU is a member of Conference USA and more than 400 student-athletes participating in 18 sports. For more information about FIU, visit http://www.fiu.edu/.

The Information Systems and Business Analytics (ISBA) Department with College of Business at Florida International University is seeking qualified applicants for tenure track Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in Management Information Systems (MIS). Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in Information Systems or a related field of study (industrial engineering, computer science, statistics), and have evidence of strong research productivity with the information systems and/or operations management field (must be "SA" by AACSB standards).

The primary teaching responsibilities could include teaching Information Systems courses at the graduate level in the PhD in MIS, MS-IS, MS in Health Informatics and Analytics (HIA), MBA, and a specialized Business Analytics graduate track within other Master's degrees, as well as the undergraduate BBA in MIS. The department is specifically interested in candidates with experience and expertise in Data Analytics and Business Process/Operations Management, so research, teaching, and/or work experience in these areas will be given preference.  Other areas of Information Systems will also be considered.  Evidence of research productivity is required.  Relevant experience in industry is preferable.  The 9-month course load will be a 2 + 2 course load.  Additional summer teaching opportunities may be available. Salary will be competitive, and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 511622 at facultycareers.fiu.edu and attach cover letter, curriculum vitae, and teaching evaluations, in a single PDF file. Candidates will be requested to provide names and contact information for at least three references who will be contacted as determined by the search committee.  To receive full consideration, applications and required materials should be received by August 30, 2016.  Review will continue until position is filled.

FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please direct any questions to the Chair of the Search Committee:  Debra Vander Meer (vanderd at fiu.edu)