[AISWorld] Virginia Tech - Open Rank Tenure Track Faculty Positions in Security and Analytics

[Tabitha James]

*OPEN RANK FACULTY POSITION IN SECURITY RELATED DATA ANALYTICS*

 The Department of Business Information Technology in the Pamplin College
of Business at Virginia Tech invites applications for a faculty position in
Security-related Data Analytics at all ranks. Candidates with expertise in
security, risk, and privacy related data analytics are sought, including
but not limited to big data analytics, social media analytics, intelligence
and security informatics, cybersecurity, and analytics for privacy,
security, and risk management. Candidates should have the appropriate
academic background and expertise to teach courses and conduct research in
such areas as information security, risk management, privacy management and
data analytics.

 The faculty position is part of a broad university initiative in *Integrated
Security* described as a Destination Area (
www.provost.vt.edu/destination-areas/da-overview/da-security.html).
Virginia Tech’s Integrated Security Destination Area (ISDA) is focused on
understanding and fostering a world in which individuals, institutions, and
nations are secured by technology and social systems that follow ethical
principles and promote values of social justice. Faculty working together
in this area bring a transdisciplinary approach to the complex range of
human and systems security challenges.  Successful candidates will have the
opportunity to engage in transdisciplinary research, curriculum, and
outreach with other faculty working in the ISDA.  Candidates with
demonstrated experience in interdisciplinary teaching or research that
aligns with the ISDA vision are particularly encouraged to apply.

 Successful candidates must have a doctorate in Business Information
Technology (BIT) or closely related field, and evidence of prior teaching
experience.  In addition to strong evidence of teaching ability, a
successful candidate is expected to demonstrate a commitment to excellence
in research. Faculty members in the Pamplin College of Business are
expected to pursue an active research program, resulting in publications in
the leading research journals in their academic field of expertise. In
addition to a strong research program, and undergraduate and graduate
teaching, faculty members are expected to engage in departmental, college,
and university activities. Additional information about the Department of
Business Information Technology can be found at www.bit.vt.edu.

 Applications will be accepted online at
https://listings.jobs.vt.edu/postings/80313. Applicants must submit a
formal cover letter, a current resume or curriculum vitae, a statement of
teaching philosophy/experience, a statement of research
interests/experience, a diversity statement describing the applicant’s
interest or experience in working with diverse groups and underrepresented
populations, and contact information for three references. Review of
applications will begin December 1, 2017 and will continue until the
position is filled.

 Virginia Tech is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans
are strongly encouraged to apply. Anyone having questions concerning
discrimination or accessibility should contact the Office for Equity and
Accessibility, 540-231-2010.


*OPEN RANK FACULTY POSITION IN DATA ANALYTICS AND DECISION SCIENCES*

 The Department of Business Information Technology in the Pamplin College
of Business at Virginia Tech invites applications for a faculty position in
Data Analytics and Decision Sciences. Candidate expertise is sought in a
wide variety of data analytics and decision sciences areas, including but
not limited to modeling and predictive analytics; data analytics and
visualization; data management and governance; complex problem-solving,
policy analysis and project management; ethics in data and decisions; and
organizational and collective decision-making.  Candidates should have the
appropriate academic background and expertise to teach courses and conduct
research in data analytics and decision sciences, with particular skills
and interests in teaching a team-based interdisciplinary capstone course.

 The faculty position is part of a broader university initiative in *Data
and Decisions* described as a Destination Area (
https://provost.vt.edu/destination-areas/da-overview/da-data.html).
Virginia Tech’s Data and Decisions Destination Area (DD-DA) seeks to
advance the human condition and society with better decisions through
data.  Successful candidates will have the opportunity to engage in
transdisciplinary research, curriculum development, and global outreach
with other faculty working in the DA.  Candidates with demonstrated
experience in interdisciplinary teaching or research that aligns with the
Data and Decisions vision are particularly encouraged to apply. This
position is specifically geared toward teaching the capstone course for the
Data and Decisions Destination Area.

 Successful candidates must have a doctorate in Business Information
Technology (BIT) or closely related field, and evidence of prior teaching
experience.  In addition to strong evidence of teaching ability, a
successful candidate will have excellent communication and collaboration
skills, interest in developing and pursuing curricula and scholarly
initiatives that consider issues of the human condition as a foundational
element, and a strong interest in, and commitment to, working with diverse
populations.  As a faculty member in the Pamplin College of Business, the
candidate is also expected to pursue an active research program and
participate in departmental, college and destination area activities.
Additional information about the Department of Business Information
Technology can be found at www.bit.vt.edu. Please direct questions about
the position to the BIT Department Head, Roberta S. Russell at
rrussell at vt.edu.

 Applications will be accepted online at
https://listings.jobs.vt.edu/postings/80309. Applicants must submit a
formal cover letter, a current resume or curriculum vitae, a statement of
teaching philosophy/experience, a statement of research or consulting
interests/experience, a diversity statement describing the applicant’s
interest or experience in working with diverse groups and underrepresented
populations, and contact information for three references. The position is
currently posted as tenure-track, but non-tenure track collegiate
applications will be accepted from those candidates more interested in the
pedagogic and curricula aspects of the position. Please indicate your
preference in your cover letter. Review of applications will begin November
1, 2017 and will continue until the position is filled.

 Virginia Tech is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans
are strongly encouraged to apply. Anyone having questions concerning
discrimination or accessibility should contact the Office for Equity and
Accessibility, 540-231-2010.

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Tabitha James, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Business Information Technology
Pamplin College of Business - Virginia Tech
tajames at vt.edu