[AISWorld] Assistant/Associate Professor Position at the University of Arizona

[Brown, Susan A - (suebrown)]

Position Title
Assistant Professor/Associate Professor (Tenure Track)

Position Summary
The University of Arizona Management Information Systems Department is recruiting for one tenure track Assistant Professor/Associate Professor for the 2017/2018 academic year.

The Management Information Systems (MIS) Department is one of the six departments in the Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona. Founded in 1974, the department was a pioneer in defining and advancing the field of Information Systems. Since its inception, the MIS Department has made outstanding contributions to the field, both by creating relevant and impactful research and by offering leading edge educational programs. The department has well-established and highly successful research centers that have generated over $85M in funded research projects since the 1980's. MIS faculty have also been successful with tech transfer initiatives through successful commercialization of their research. The department is generally widely considered a top 5 department in the field of information systems.

The MIS Department offers undergraduate, masters, and PhD programs in MIS. Over 5,000 students, including 230 PhD students, have graduated from these programs. The programs are typically ranked at the top in the MIS field. US News & World Report currently ranks the undergraduate program #3 and the MS program #5 among all universities. For more information, visit the Department's website: http://mis.eller.arizona.edu/.

The University of Arizona is a Carnegie I Research Institution, attracting top scholars and talented students. Located in the heart of Tucson, the campus is surrounded by mountains and exotic Sonoran desert, in an area that enjoys more than 300 days of sunshine per year.

Duties and Responsibilities
The MIS Department is seeking colleagues who will actively contribute to the intellectual environment in our department through research, teaching, and service.

Minimum Qualifications
* Hold a PhD in Management Information Systems or related field.
* Demonstrated ability to publish in respected per-reviewed academic journals.
* Evidence of high quality teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
* Evidence of strong research skills and commitment to quality education.

In addition, applicants for an associate level position are required to show:
* An active research agenda and a record of research excellence as evidenced by publications in top academic journals
* A demonstrated excellent teaching record at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
* Experience with online programs, MBA, executive education programs, and/or doctoral education.

Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates with outstanding research and teaching capabilities that align well with the MIS department's various areas of research and teaching.

Interviews: Applications will be reviewed beginning November 8th, until the position is filled. Interviews will be conducted at CIST and ICIS. Additional interviews may be conducted via skype as needed.

Link to posting Please apply online at  http://uacareers.com/postings/14378

Sue Brown, McClelland Professor and Interim Department Head of MIS
Department of Management Information Systems
Eller College of Management
430L McClelland Hall
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ 85721-0108
Voice: 520-626-8330
Fax: 520-621-2433
http://www.u.arizona.edu/~suebrown<http://www.u.arizona.edu/%7Esuebrown>