[AISWorld] University of Nevada, Reno: Tenure-Track Positions

[Dana Edberg]

The Department of Accounting and Information Systems in the College of Business at the University of Nevada, Reno (Nevada), invites applications for two full-time, tenure-track positions at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.  The appointment(s) will begin on January 2018 or August 2018.

Please contact Dave Croasdell (davec at unr.edu<mailto:davec at unr.edu>) if you would like to discuss these positions at AMCIS2017.

The University of Nevada, Reno (Nevada) is ranked in the top tier of the "best national universities" by U.S. News and World Report. As a land-grant doctoral-degree granting university, Nevada provides outstanding learning, discovery and engagement programs that serve the economic, social, environmental and cultural needs of the citizens of Nevada, the nation, and the world.  Nevada has over 21,000 students and 2,000 academic and administrative faculty.  The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and pursuing research aimed at earning R1 Carnegie classification as a university with highest research activity.   Information about the university is available here:  https://www.unr.edu/.

The College of Business at Nevada is accredited by the AACSB for both its business and accounting programs.  The college has approximately 75 full-time faculty members offering strong and cohesive undergraduate and graduate degree programs with 12 different majors available for undergraduate students, including a major and minor in Information Systems.  Faculty from different disciplines work together to study exciting and challenging topics, resulting in interdisciplinary publications and relevant course content.  The college also offers an MBA and 4 specialized master's degrees, one of which is in Information Systems.  The college has a doctoral degree program in Economics.  Information about the college is available here:  https://www.unr.edu/business.

We are seeking academic professionals who will conduct and publish research related to information systems and who are dynamic and passionate teachers able to explain advanced computer concepts to undergraduate and graduate (master's degree) students. Candidates should be able to develop courses requiring hands-on technical skills and teach upper-division or graduate-level courses in two or more of the following areas:  programming, web development, data communications/networking, systems analysis and design, project management, database management, or cybersecurity.  Responsibilities of the position include teaching undergraduate and graduate classes, producing quality publications in peer-reviewed journals, and participating in university and other service activities.  A top candidate should have interest in pursuing grant opportunities to support scholarship.  One of the positions is dedicated to an academic professional specializing in either cybersecurity or data analytics.

Reno has been called America's adventure place for its scenic beauty.  Crystal clear Lake Tahoe is a 45-minute drive to the west, the barren Black Rock Desert (home to the Burning Man festival) is a 2-hour drive to the Northeast, and Yosemite National Park is a 3-hour drive to the South.  This diverse geography offers outstanding opportunities for hiking, camping, mountain biking, and boating.  In addition, there are many world class downhill and cross-country skiing areas within an hour's drive.  Reno offers many cultural entertainment opportunities, including theater companies, a chamber orchestra and a symphony orchestra. There is an international airport located in Reno.   San Francisco is a 4-hour drive or 40 minute flight to the west.

Qualifications

Required: Ph.D. in information systems or closely related discipline from an accredited university.  PhD must be completed by appointment date.

Preferred:  University-level teaching experience.  Evidence of industry experience in information systems.

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its students and employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, and sexual orientation, or genetic information, gender identity, or gender expression. The University of Nevada, Reno employs only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Women, under-represented groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Application Process
Applications should include:

1)  Cover letter describing your interest in a position at the University of Nevada, Reno along with your ability to meet the requirements discussed in the job description;
2)  Vita;
3)  Names, titles, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references;
4)  Teaching evaluation(s) from university-level course(s) (preferably from a course taught in one of the specialty areas listed on the job description); and
5)  Statement of research plan.

Inquiries will be treated confidentially.  If you have questions about the position, please contact Marianne Jacobsen (mariannef at unr.edu<mailto:mariannef at unr.edu> or 775-682-9124), Dana Edberg (dte at unr.edu) or Dave Croasdell (davec at unr.edu).

All applications must be submitted electronically to:  https://www.unrsearch.com/postings/25377
No applications will be accepted via regular mail or email.

The positions are open until filled; the initial review of applications will begin on September 25, 2017.

Please contact Dave Croasdell (davec at unr.edu<mailto:davec at unr.edu>) if you would like to discuss these positions at AMCIS2017.

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Dana Edberg, PhD
Department Chair, Information Systems
University of Nevada, Reno
Mail Stop 0026
Reno, NV 89557
775-784-6179