[AISWorld] Tenure-Track Assistant or Associate Professor in MIS at the University of Memphis

[Bill Kettinger (wjkttngr)]

The Department of Business Information and Technology (formerly Management Information Systems) of the University of Memphis invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor, effective fall semester 2017. Responsibilities include effectively teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, developing a stream of quality research, participating in activities of the department, and fulfilling professional and university service responsibilities.


Qualifications

Candidates applying for an Assistant Professor position should have (or be expected to have, by summer 2017) a Ph.D. in Information Systems or a related discipline from an AACSB accredited university or international equivalent. Candidates will be considered for Associate Professor based on having a research record commensurate with that rank, a strong trajectory for future top-tier publications, and demonstrated excellence in teaching Information Systems at the graduate and/or undergraduate level.


Candidates should demonstrate an interest and/or background in technical topics of IS and applied teaching with emphasis on software development technologies and/or data management. A research competence in econometrics techniques is also strongly desired.  Effective college teaching experience and evidence of strong and continued research potential are required for all ranks. Applicants for associate must also have substantial professional experience and a strong record of scholarly research. Past experience in Ph.D. student mentoring is desired.


Compensation

This is an academic-year appointment and offers competitive compensation, summer research support, and an attractive benefits program, depending on qualifications.


The Department

The Department of Business Information & Technology is an academically diverse, professionally active group of 15 full-time faculty members. The Department of Business Information & Technology offers the following degrees: Ph.D., Master of Information Systems, and B.S. in BIT. In addition, the Fogelman College of Business and Economics offers an on-campus MBA degree, and Executive MBA degrees and online MBA degrees. The department also offers graduate certificate programs in Business Intelligence and Analytics, Business Information Assurance, Software Testing, and Business Project Management. The BIT Department has a strong tradition in information systems research (using a wide range of methodologies and data analysis methods) with a current focus on innovative topics including open data, digital platforms, open source, business analytics, information search, healthcare informatics, IT strategy, IT governance, information security, system testing, and project management.


The College

The Fogelman College of Business & Economics has become a leading business school in the Southeast. Globalization is a strategic emphasis of the College. The academic programs of the College are fully accredited by AACSB International. The College faculty of 96 serves over 3,000 students, with approximately 2,450 undergraduates, 525 master’s students and 60 doctoral students. The highly qualified faculty is recognized for scholarship and publications in leading academic and professional journals.


The University

The University of Memphis is emerging as one of America’s great metropolitan research universities. Founded in 1912, the University is a state, tax-assisted institution with an enrollment of 21,521 students. The University is the flagship of the Tennessee Board of Regents system and is one of two comprehensive doctoral-granting public institutions in Tennessee, offering a broad array of degree programs at all levels. The University has 24 Chairs of Excellence, more than any other Tennessee university, and five state-approved Centers of Excellence. The modern and beautifully landscaped campus is centrally located in an attractive residential area of east Memphis. For additional information about the University, visit the Web site at: http://www.memphis.edu<http://www.memphis.edu/>.


The Community

Located in southwestern Tennessee on the banks of the Mississippi river, Memphis is one of the South’s largest and most attractive cities. The population of Memphis is about 650,000, with over 1.3 million in the metropolitan area. Memphis is home to many nationally and internationally known companies, including three Fortune 500 companies: FedEx Corporation, AutoZone, and International Paper. Memphis is a major distribution center and boasts the world’s second busiest cargo airport. As a primary medical, education, communication, and transportation center, Memphis offers a full range of research opportunities and cultural experiences. The city, known worldwide for its musical heritage, has many fine restaurants, theaters, and museums, as well as one of the nation’s largest urban park systems.  Memphis has one of the lowest costs of living among metropolitan cities of 600,000 or more and enjoys a mild climate.


Applications

Application packages should include a cover letter outlining qualifications and interests, a detailed curriculum vitae, a research sample, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for  three professional references, and be submitted online at: http://workforum.memphis.edu.  Review of applications begins September 1, 2016, and may continue until the position is filled.  For additional information, contact the Search Committee Chair:

Dr. Bill Kettinger

Professor and FedEx Chair of Excellence

Department of Business Information and Technology

300 Fogelman Administration Building

The University of Memphis

Memphis, TN 38152

Voice: (901) 678-4547; Fax: (901) 678-4151

Email: email: wjkttngr at memphis.edu<mailto:wjkttngr at memphis.edu>.


The University of Memphis, a Tennessee Board of Regents Institution, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants are urged to apply for this position.  Appointment will be based on qualifications as they relate to the position requirements without regard to race, color, national origin.