[AISWorld] Tenure Track Positions in Information Systems and Analytics at Miami University, Oxford Ohio

[John Benamati]

*Tenure Track Assistant Professor Positions*

*Information Systems & Analytics*

*Miami University, Oxford, Ohio*



*Positions’ Description: *The Department of Information Systems and
Analytics (ISA) in the Farmer School of Business invites applications for
two tenure track positions at the Assistant Professor level beginning
August 2018 to support our growing programs in Business Analytics. Highly
qualified, experienced candidates may be considered at the rank of
Associate Professor (for one position).



The ISA department supports academic programs that blend the disciplines of
Analytics, Statistics, Management Science, and Information Systems to help
organizations manage, understand, and gain insights from data.  Our
department consists of 19 permanent faculty and enjoys a strong culture of
research collaboration across the Farmer School of Business, Miami
University, and with industry.  Our broad areas of research expertise
include applied analytics, information technology, machine learning, and
statistical methodology. Our rigorous academic programs emphasize real
data, experiential learning and a project-based curriculum.   Students
majoring in ISA can choose to specialize in an Information Systems track or
a Business Analytics track.  The department also offers an
interdisciplinary co-major in Analytics, a minor in Information Systems,
and a minor in Business Analytics.  In addition, the university-wide Center
for Analytics and Data Science  offers opportunities for collaborative
research, industry collaboration, and program development in the areas of
analytics and data science.



Assistant professors are responsible for maintaining an active research
agenda that results in top tier publications and teaching 12 credit hours
per academic year in the ISA program.  In addition to maintaining a strong
research program and excellence in teaching, faculty members are expected
to engage in service to the institution and profession.



*Required Qualifications:  *Candidates must have completed a doctorate in
Computer Science, Data Science, Industrial Engineering, Information
Technology, Management Science, Operations Research, Statistics, or a
closely related area by 12/31/2018. Qualified candidates at the Assistant
Professor level must demonstrate potential for an active research agenda
that results in top tier publications and potential for innovative and
effective teaching.   To be considered at the rank of Associate Professor,
candidates must have prior academic experience, a well-developed research
portfolio, and strong evidence of teaching excellence.



*Preferred Qualifications: *Strong candidates will have prior academic
experience in a business school environment and/or work experience in
Analytics, Computer Science, Data Science, Industrial Engineering,
Information Technology, Management Science, Operations Research,
Statistics, or a related area; accepted/published research in highly
regarded academic journals.  Previous success in teaching in the area of
statistical learning and/or time series is desired for one position.
Previous success in teaching/research in the area of data engineering is
desired for the second position.



Screening of applications will begin September 15, 2017 and continue until
the positions are filled.  Start date of positions are August 2018. To
apply, please upload the following documents via
https://miamioh.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobID=4581.





1.      Cover letter describing interest in the position and summary of
qualifications,

2.      Curriculum vita,

3.      Research statement describing current and future research interests,

4.      Teaching statement describing teaching experience and interests,

5.      Recent teaching evaluations (preferred) or evidence of potential
for excellent classroom performance,

6.      Names and contact information for three references.



Address cover letter or questions to Dr. Allison Jones-Farmer, Van Andel
Professor of Analytics, Department of Information Systems and Analytics,
Farmer School of Business, Miami University, Oxford, OH, 45056, (513)
529-4823, email: farmerl2 at miamioh.edu.



*About Miami University:* Miami University is a major public university in
Southwest Ohio. Miami’s main campus is located in Oxford, Ohio, 35 miles
north of Cincinnati.  A true college town, Oxford features a wide variety
of shops and restaurants within walking distance of the main campus. We
rank first nationally among public universities for best teaching by U.S.
News & World Report. The university presents an excellent environment for
scholarly work in the area of Analytics and Data Science. Our faculty have
access to the Ohio Supercomputer Cluster Center (OSC) for  high performance
computing needs as well as outstanding support for research activity. Miami
offers a great work environment and competitive benefits. We invite you to
experience Miami and see how you can support the University’s academic
mission.



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eliminating discrimination and harassment. Miami University does not
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expression, genetic information, military status, national origin,
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status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and
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