[AISWorld] Non-Tenure-Track Instructor Position at the University of Memphis

[Chen Zhang (czhang12)]

The Department of Business Information & Technology in the Fogelman College of Business and Economics at the University of Memphis is seeking qualified applicants for an instructor position for the 2019-2020 academic year. This is a 9-month non-tenure-track appointment. Hiring is contingent on final budget approval.

Responsibilities: Effectively delivering course instruction, evaluating student learning, participating in related department activities, and complying with all College and University regulations. Instructors normally teach four 3-credit courses per semester. For this position, the instructor will be responsible for teaching on-ground and/or on-line sections that could include MIS 3210 Critical Thinking Using Analytics, MIS4760 Web Site Development, MIS 2845 Applied Program Development I, MIS 2749 Foundation/Information Systems, or other courses as needed.

Minimum Position Qualifications

Ph.D. in management information systems or related discipline is strongly desired. Candidates with an appropriate master’s degree (e.g., MBA) and significant related experience will be considered. Prior college teaching experience in critical thinking, programming, business analytics, and online instruction as well as experience advising student associations is desired.


The Department

The department is an academically diverse and professionally active group of 15 full-time faculty members. It offers the Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees in Business Information and Technology, and five graduate Certificate Programs. The department supports other academic programs of the Fogelman College of Business and Economics. For more information about the department and its programs, visit http://www.memphis.edu/bitm/


The College

The Fogelman College of Business and Economics has become a leading business school in the Southeast. Globalization is a strategic emphasis of the College. Degree programs offered include the BBA, MA (Economics), MBA, Executive MBA, International MBA, MS, and PhD. The academic programs of the College are fully accredited by AACSB International. The College faculty approximately 100 serves over 3,000 students, with approximately 2,450 undergraduates, 525 master's students, and 60 doctoral students. The highly qualified faculty is recognized for scholarship and publications in leading academic and professional journals.

The University

The University of Memphis is emerging as one of America's great metropolitan research universities. Founded in 1912, the University is a state, tax-assisted institution with an enrollment of more than 21,000 students. The University is one of two comprehensive doctoral-granting public institutions in Tennessee, offering a broad array of degree programs at all levels. The University has 24 Chairs of Excellence, more than any other Tennessee university, and five state-approved Centers of Excellence. The modern and beautifully landscaped campus is centrally located in an attractive residential area of east Memphis. For additional information about the University, visit the Web site at: http://www.memphis.edu<http://www.memphis.edu/>.


The Community

Located in southwestern Tennessee on the banks of the Mississippi river, Memphis is one of the South's largest and most attractive cities. The population of Memphis is about 650,000, with over 1.3 million in the metropolitan area. Memphis is home to many nationally and internationally known companies, including three Fortune 500 companies: FedEx Corporation, AutoZone, and International Paper. Memphis is a major distribution center and boasts the world's second busiest cargo airport. As a primary medical, education, communication, and transportation center, Memphis offers a full range of research opportunities and cultural experiences. The city, known worldwide for its musical heritage, has many fine restaurants, theaters, and museums, as well as one of the nation's largest urban park systems. Memphis has one of the lowest costs of living among metropolitan cities of 600,000 or more and enjoys a mild climate.

Application Instructions

All application materials must be submit to the UofM’s employment system at

https://workforum.memphis.edu/postings/21660


  1.  Curriculum Vitae
  2.  Cover Letter
  3.  References List
  4.  Unofficial Transcript

Screening of applications will begin April 15, 2019 and may continue until the position is filled.


Questions regarding the position should be directed to the interim department chair Chen Zhang at Chen.Zhang at memphis.edu

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Chen Zhang

Associate Professor

Interim Department Chair

Department of Business Information and Technology

Fogelman College of Business and Economics

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN 38152

Office: 901-678-5671

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