[AISWorld] Tenure Track Position of Assistant Professor in MIS, Brock University Canada

[Teju Herath]

Probationary Tenure Track Position of Assistant Professor
Goodman School of Business, Finance, Operations and Information Systems, Brock University, Ontario, Canada

The Department of Finance, Operations, and Information Systems at the Goodman School of Business, Brock University, Ontario, Canada invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the area of Management Information Systems (MIS). The appointment is expected to begin on July 1st, 2017. A copy of the position description can also be found at the Brock University’s Career Opportunities website (http://brocku.ca/hr/careers/positions.php?id=2)

Goodman is among the fastest growing business schools in Canada with strong and well recognized global connections. It is an AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, International) accredited institution, thus placing in the top five per cent of business schools worldwide to hold this prestigious accreditation. The school has an MBA program in Business Analytics, which is expanding rapidly, as well as a newly instituted multidisciplinary Centre for Business Analytics. The IS discipline also participates in the thesis-focused M. Sc. Program at Goodman School. Recent graduates with an M. Sc. in IS have joined leading Universities for their Ph. D. or have found research-focused positions in the industry. For information about the Goodman School of Business, see http://brocku.ca/business/faculty/future

Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate courses in MIS. The successful candidate is expected to teach in both graduate and undergraduate courses.  Candidates should have a strong research agenda in a relevant discipline or disciplines, within the broad purview of Information Systems research. All research methods, areas and approaches are welcome. An existing publication record or research activity, and demonstrated teaching effectiveness will be highly valued.
Brock University offers a wide array of research and professional development opportunities, and strongly encourages multidisciplinary research and pedagogy. The selected candidate will have an opportunity to develop cross-disciplinary projects in connection with centers and institutes at Brock.

Minimum Qualification:
Completed Ph.D. in MIS.  A Ph.D. in a closely related field may be considered.  Candidates who present evidence of successful Ph.D. completion by Fall 2017 will also be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:
  Quality graduate-level education as evidenced by program accreditation by AACSB or similar accreditation in other disciplines, research productivity and reputation of program faculty, and/or program rankings published in academic journals.
  Evidence of excellence or promise of achieving excellence in a significant program of research and scholarship, such as top-tier peer reviewed journal articles, refereed conference proceedings and presentations, or other academic publications.
  Evidence of excellence or promise of achieving excellence in teaching MIS concentration courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

Brock University is actively committed to diversity and the principles of employment equity and invites applications from all qualified candidates. Women, Aboriginal peoples, members of visible minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as a member of a designated group as part of their application. Candidates who wish to be considered as a member of one or more designated groups should fill out the Self-Identification Form and include the completed form with their application.  The Self-Identification Form is available here: http://brocku.ca/webfm_send/26360

Brock University is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environment. We will accommodate the needs of the applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process as outlined in the Employee Accommodation Policy (https://brocku.ca/webfm_send/39939). Please advise the Human Resources Department if you require accommodation throughout this process. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Interested candidates should submit a portfolio of documents, preferably in PDF format, in the  order and structure mentioned below, through email to the search committee chair Dr. Francine Vachon at fvachon at brocku.ca:

1.       A cover letter indicating the candidate's interests, goals, and qualifications for the position - elaborating on any relevant areas of emphasis in teaching and research.  Attached to the cover letter:
a.       A statement of research interests, if being submitted.
b.       A statement of teaching interests, if being submitted.
2.       Current Curriculum Vitae, documenting all qualifications, relevant work experience and professional outputs; and names and contact information of three professional references.  Attached to the CV:
a.       A self-identification form, if being submitted,
3.       Supporting documents:
a.       No more than three recent and relevant research publications, if available,
b.       Scanned copies of evidence of instructor evaluations or other evidence of excellence in teaching,
c.       No more than two syllabi of course(s) taught

For best consideration, complete applications and reference letters must be received by December 31, 2016.  The position will remain open until filled.   Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Dr. Francine Vachon at fvachon at brocku.ca<mailto:fvachon at brocku.ca>, with any relevant queries, or to set up potential interviews.


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TEJASWINI HERATH, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Information Systems
Department of Finance, Operations & Information Systems
Taro Hall Room 322| teju.herath at brocku.ca<mailto:teju.herath at brocku.ca>  |  905 688 5550 x 4179  |
Goodman School of Business  |  Brock University
Niagara Region  |  1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way |  St. Catharines, ON  L2S 3A1  |  CANADA
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The Goodman School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International.