[AISWorld] Assistant Professor Position at U of Colorado Denver (Fall 2018)- Updated link

Wed Nov 29 11:12:05 EST 2017

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University of Colorado Denver
Assistant Professor of Information Systems
The Business School Job Posting #11815
The Information Systems Program https://goo.gl/yoGuwg  at the Business School (https://goo.gl/sn6Mx4 ) University of Colorado Denver ( https://goo.gl/H4afAH) invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Information Systems with a focus in Cyber Security and Web and Mobile Application Development.  This is a tenure-track position.  Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Information Systems or related fields upon starting the position or be able to present proof that they are on target to complete the requirements for their Ph.D. by December 2018. The position will begin August 2018.  The position consists of 40% teaching, 40% research and 20% service. The individual will also be expected to collaborate with doctoral students and other faculty in the department. All applicants must have the expertise for both high-quality teaching and high-quality academic research, and be willing to support the IS program and its initiatives.
Teaching: the normal teaching load consists of 4 courses (3 hours each) during a 9-month contract period. The individual will be expected to teach Information Systems (IS) courses at the Undergraduate, Masters, and Ph.D. levels.
Research: We seek scholars who can produce research of excellent quality. The individual is expected to engage in scholarly research, and collaborate with doctoral students and other faculty in the department, and have the expertise in doing research in cybersecurity-related topics, and publish articles in A-level IS journals.
The University of Colorado Denver is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication, and understanding. CU Denver's location in downtown Denver attracts a diverse population, many of whom are non-traditional students. This diversity is enriched by our commitment to a philosophy of inclusion, embedded in all aspects of campus life from its community members, curriculum, research and community service, allowing for the creation of a learning environment that welcomes, embraces, sustains and celebrates the unique and shared experiences of faculty, staff, and students. The Downtown Denver Campus serves approximately 23,000 students, whose average age is 30, over 85% work, and over 44% are graduate students.  The Downtown Denver Campus offers 36 undergraduate degrees and 44 master's degrees through the Colleges of Architecture and Planning, Arts and Media, Engineering, and Liberal Arts and Sciences, the Schools of Business, Education and Human Development, and Public Affairs, and offers the Ph.D. in Computer science and Information systems https://goo.gl/78HcsF among others.

As one of three institutions within the University of Colorado system, CU Denver is an urban campus located in the heart of the city's commercial, cultural and recreational districts and has proudly positioned itself to be one of the top urban research universities in the country. CU Denver was recently rated by Forbes magazine as the 34th best public university in the nation. The Business School has about 70 full-time faculty, and offers the largest graduate business program in the region with about 1,000 MBA and MS, and Ph.D. students, plus 1,400 undergraduate business students.

About CU Denver
The university is home to Colorado's largest graduate schools for business and education and to the state's only college of architecture and planning and school of medicine. The Business School at the University of Colorado Denver, located in the heart of downtown, is a hub of innovation, collaboration, and discovery. The school is located in one of the most desirable locations in downtown Denver. Metro Denver is situated on the high plains at the base of the Rocky Mountains has been continuously ranked among the top Best US Cities to live. Moderate temperatures, low levels of humidity, and abundant sunshine provide an ideal climate for year-round activities. Metro Denver has nearly 300 sunny days a year-more annual days of sunshine than either San Diego or Miami Beach. Industry-specific, real-world based curriculum and experienced faculty provide excellent networking and career options. The Business School offers an outstanding education to more than 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students each year who come from around the world to study in one of its twelve academic disciplines.

Required Qualifications:

  *   Ph.D. in Information Systems (or a closely related field) from an AACSB accredited (or equivalent) university.
  *   Prior teaching experience in technical courses in cybersecurity and web and mobile application development at both the graduate and undergraduate levels,
  *   Strong research skills and focus on publishing in leading academic journals and/or conference proceedings
  *   Demonstrated ability to teach courses and to conduct research in Cyber-security and Information assurance, and Web and Mobile application development
 Preferred Qualifications:
Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

  *   Enterprise Security and Cyber Analytics
  *   Cloud Computing Security
  *   Privacy and Data protection
Salary and Benefits:
Salary is commensurate with skills and experience. The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at Employee Services<http://www.cu.edu/employee-services>.

The University of Colorado Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.
The University of Colorado strongly supports the principle of diversity. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work. Alternative formats of this advertisement are available upon request for persons with disabilities.

HOW TO APPLY
Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests, research plans, and list of three references to the University of Colorado application portal www.cu.edu/cu-careers<http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers>. https://goo.gl/MjC5w6. Professors Jahangir Karimi, Ronald Ramirez, and Onook Oh will be available to meet with prospective candidates at ICIS 2017 between December 10th and 13th, 2017.  In addition, phone interviews may be scheduled in January 2018.

Application Materials Required:
Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References, Additional Attachments - Refer to Application Materials Instructions Below

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Review of applications will in begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.  The appointment will be effective Fall 2018. Applicants will not be reviewed until they have submitted all required material. A complete application will consist of:

  *   Letter of application that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications;

  *   A current CV/resume;
  *   Example of published research, working paper, or summary of dissertation;
  *   Summary of teaching evaluations and/or statement of teaching philosophy and experience;
  *   The names, addresses, daytime telephone numbers and e-mail addresses for three professional references.

Letters of reference will be requested at a later date.  Review of applications will start immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

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Jahangir Karimi, Ph.D.|Professor of Information Systems
Director/Department Chair of  Information Systems
University of Colorado Denver|Business School|business.ucdenver.edu

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