[AISWorld] Virginia Tech – Assistant Collegiate Professor in IT and DS

[Tabitha James]

*ASSISTANT COLLEGIATE PROFESSOR, HONORS COLLEGE, VIRGINIA TECH*

*INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND DECISION SCIENCES*

The Virginia Tech Honors College (http://www.honorscollege.vt.edu) through
the Calhoun Honors Discovery Center is developing a signature program for
collaborative transdisciplinary learning focused on technology innovation
for societal impact. The program was established by a founding gift from
David Calhoun, and leverages significant industry support and participation.

The Discovery Program will be developed and realized by a faculty cohort
that includes: dedicated Honors College faculty, Professors of Practice
from industry, and affiliated faculty from collaborating departments at
Virginia Tech. As part of building this faculty cohort, the Honors College,
the Department of Business Information Technology (BIT) and the
Computational Modeling and Data Analytics (CMDA) program seek a versatile
instructor with a background in information technology, business
intelligence, data analytics, and/or decision sciences to contribute to its
instructional programs.  Applicants should possess an interest in
developing educational modules on IT topics for non-IT majors, working in
interdisciplinary teams with information technology and decision science
majors, and researching and advancing transdisciplinary problem solving and
learning with industry participation. Applicants must possess a PhD in
information systems, decision sciences, data analytics or related business
or operations research disciplines, and have a passion for innovative
teaching and learning.

This is a Collegiate Faculty position (non-tenure, long term renewable
contracts with promotion path) at the rank of assistant professor. The
appointee will mentor highly motivated honors students, teach honors
courses, lead collaborative problem-solving studios and related
undergraduate research projects, collaborate with industry partners of the
program, and contribute to the overall development of Discovery programs
and the Honors College. The appointee will be expected to participate in
college- and university-level service, committee work, and other duties as
assigned, and to pursue a program of personal research in an area related
to information technology, data analytics or decision sciences. Each
Discovery Program Faculty will hold affiliate status with one of the core
participating departments in the Discovery program. The appointee in this
position will hold an affiliate status with the Department of Business
Information Technology in the Pamplin College of Business or with the
Computational Modeling and Data Analytics program.  Additional information
about the position is available in the job posting.

Applicants must submit a formal cover letter, a current resume or
curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy/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. Applications are accepted online at
https://listings.jobs.vt.edu/postings/90012.

Review of applications will begin November 1, 2018 and will continue until
the position is filled. The search committee will have representatives at
the INFORMS conference in Phoenix and the DSI conference in Chicago in
November. Please indicate whether you will be attending either of these
conferences in your cover letter.

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.


*Tabitha L. James, Ph.D.*
<https://bit.vt.edu/bit-directory/james.html>  | *Associate
Professor of Business Information Technology*
Pamplin College of Business | Virginia Tech