[AISWorld] Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Information Systems at Clemson University

[Russell Purvis]

The Department of Management at Clemson University invites applications for one tenure track Assistant Professor position in Information Systems to begin in Fall 2018. We are seeking candidates who are committed to publishing high quality research in top journals that will impact the field, who can interact effectively with peers in enhancing the intellectual climate of the Department, and teach core Information Systems courses in the undergraduate and graduate programs.  The candidate should have excellent communication skills and be able to teach at a level consistent with Clemson's high standards. Salary and benefits are competitive.  Screening will begin on October 15, 2017.

Candidates seeking appointment at the rank of assistant professor must have an earned Ph.D. (or anticipate completing all requirements for the doctorate by August 15, 2018) in analytics or a closely related field. Individuals should be willing to teach data science and analytics related courses. Preference will be given to those conducting research in areas that are synergistic or complementary with the interests of the existing faculty.



The Department of Management is an academic unit within the College of Business. The Department has over 35 faculty members and offers a Bachelor of Science degree in management with seven areas of emphasis, a Master of Science degree in management, and a Ph.D. degree in Business Administration with concentrations in management information systems, operations and supply chain management, and strategy / entrepreneurship / organization behavior.  Management faculty members also teach in the College's MBA program.



The group actively participates in the research community, holding senior editorial positions at top-tier disciplinary journals; participating in thought leadership groups, forums and academic conferences; giving keynote speeches and holding leadership roles in professional societies. Over recent years, the department has consistently been ranked highly based on productivity in top management journals like MISQ, ISR, JMIS, JAIS, AMJ, AMR, JAP, PP, JOM, MSOM, MS, OS, ASQ, SMJ, ETP, JM, and JMS, etc. and individual faculty have consistently been ranked as top researchers. The department has an active PhD program. Recent doctoral students work at high ranking research institutions like University of Maryland, University of South Carolina, College of William & Mary, Washington University, HEC, Colorado State, among others.  Additional information about the Department may be obtained by visiting https://www.clemson.edu/business/departments/management/.



A modern, 170,000-square-foot new building located in the heart of the University will break ground soon as the new home for the College of Business. For more information about the College of Business, visit https://www.clemson.edu/business/.



Clemson University is a highly selective, public, land-grant university and is classified as a Carnegie R1 Research University. The university is located in a fast-growing college town setting that is situated in the dynamic Southeastern corridor, which has been designated as a major region for trade and logistics. The University has been ranked in US News & World Report as a top 20 public institution. Against a beautiful backdrop of lakes and mountains, faculty can enjoy the benefits of Clemson -- a small college town of over 13,000 residents and 20, 000 students.  Clemson University is conveniently located near Greenville, South Carolina, a thriving cosmopolitan city that is a 30-minute commute. In addition, Clemson is about a two hour drive from Atlanta, Georgia or Charlotte, North Carolina.



APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To apply, please use the following Interfolio URL:  https://apply.interfolio.com/45342.

Applicants should electronically submit the following as a single pdf file via Interfolio including: a cover letter, CV, statement of research interests, names and contact information of at least three references, and evidence of teaching excellence such as teaching evaluations, as well as awards or innovations. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants should indicate which conferences they will be attending this year. Members of the search committee and other faculty members will be available to meet with selected candidates at INFORMS / DSI / ICIS. Preliminary interviews may also be conducted via Skype.



Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information. Clemson University is building a culturally diverse faculty committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages applications from minorities and women.


Please contact Russ Purvis (rlpurvi at clemson.edu)<mailto:rlpurvi at clemson.edu)> if you have any questions.