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

[Dana Edberg]

The Department of 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, Associate, or Full Professor level(s).  The appointment(s) will begin on August 2019.

We are seeking academic professionals who will conduct and publish research related to information systems and who are dynamic teachers able to explain advanced computer concepts to undergraduate and graduate (master's degree) students. Candidates should be able to develop courses in two or more of the following areas:  cybersecurity, programming, web development, data communications/networking, systems analysis and design, IS policy/strategy, change management, project management, or database management.  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.

For appointment at the associate or full level, we are looking for a seasoned researcher with an established, ongoing research agenda currently generating publications in highly ranked journals in information systems.  An ideal candidate would also be interested in conducting service activities and serving in leadership roles in the department.  This position is perfect for a team-player who enjoys working with others to enhance the growth and strength of the organization.

If you are interested in discussing these positions at AMCIS, please contact Dave Croasdell (davec at unr.edu<mailto:davec at unr.edu>) to set up an appointment.

The Department of Information Systems is located in the College of Business at the University of Nevada, Reno.  The College of Business at Nevada is accredited by the AACSB for both its business and accounting programs.  The College encourages and supports a balanced work environment of scholarship, teaching, service and professional engagement.  The college has approximately 75 full-time faculty 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.  The college also offers an MBA and 4 specialized master's degrees, one of which is in Information Systems.  The master's degree in information systems offers two different tracks - one in data analytics, and the other in information systems management.  The college has a doctoral program in Economics and will be starting a doctoral program in Business Administration within the next calendar year.  Faculty from different disciplines in the college work together to study exciting and challenging topics, resulting in interdisciplinary publications and new course content.  Faculty in the College of Business also collaborate on research with faculty across the university campus in such diverse areas as medicine, health sciences, computer science and engineering, and political science.  Information about the college is available here:  https://www.unr.edu/business.

The University of Nevada, Reno (Nevada) - founded in 1874 as Nevada's first institution of higher education - is notable for its enrollment growth in recent years (approaching 22,000 students in Fall 2017); its investment of more than $750 million in advanced labs, residence halls and facilities since 2009; and its status as Nevada's leading research institution, with expenditures in excess of $106 million in 2017.  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.  The University enjoys a Carnegie Classification(tm) of R2 as a comprehensive, doctoral university with high research activity, offering more than 460 undergraduate and graduate degree, certificate and minor programs.  Information about the university is available here:  https://www.unr.edu/.

Located where the Sierra Nevada meets the high desert of the Great Basin, the University's verdant, 290-acre campus is in Reno, Nevada.  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 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.


Official descriptions of the positions and online applications are available here:

For assistant professor:  https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UNR-external/job/University-of-Nevada-Reno---Main-Campus/Assistant-Professor---Information-Systems_R0110869

For associate/full professor: https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UNR-external/job/University-of-Nevada-Reno---Main-Campus/Associate-or-Full-Professor--Information-Systems_R0111121

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.

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<mailto:davec at unr.edu>).

If you are interested in discussing these positions at AMCIS, please contact Dave Croasdell (davec at unr.edu<mailto:davec at unr.edu>) to set up an appointment.


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