[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 Department¹s faculty members conduct high-quality research and publish
in leading Information Systems outlets including the senior scholars¹
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 department¹s 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.
Bachelors¹ 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. Masters¹ 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 Œmandated reporter¹ 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 University¹s 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
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