[AISWorld] Missouri University of Science and Technology (Position 1) - Assistant/Associate Professor of Business and Information Technology

[Siau, Keng L.]

Institution: Missouri University of Science and Technology
Department: Business and Information Technology
Location: Rolla, Missouri, USA
Application Due: 04/22/2019 (apply at http://hr.mst.edu/careers/academic/)
Position: #00052735 
Job reference number: 29704

Application Deadline
Posted until filled, with review of applications to begin April 22, 2019

Job Description
Missouri University of Science and Technology (formerly University of Missouri-Rolla) Department of Business and Information Technology seeks to fill a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position beginning in Fall 2019. Preferred teaching interests include information assurance, cybersecurity, and computer networking, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Interest in teaching other business/information systems (IS)/information technology (IT) courses such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, and machine learning is also in line with the needs of the department.

The normal teaching load is two courses per semester. The candidate is expected to deliver high-quality instruction, publish high-quality research papers, participate in developing the undergraduate and graduate programs in the department, serve on department and campus committees, and provide academic advising to students.

More information on the department is available at https://bit.mst.edu/. Questions should be directed to search committee chair, Dr. Richard Hall (rhall at mst.edu).

Interested candidates should electronically submit an application consisting of a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching interests and goals, and complete contact information for three references to the Missouri S&T's Human Resources Office at: http://hr.mst.edu/careers/academic/ using Job Reference Number 29704. (Within the S&T career site, click on Apply for Job.) Acceptable electronic formats are PDF and MS Word. Review of applications will begin April 22, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled.

Minimum Qualifications
PhD in IS/IT or a closely related field (ABD candidates with a definite completion date may be considered).

Preferred Qualifications
PhD from an AACSB-accredited institution or an institution with equivalent or comparable accreditation to AACSB. Evidence of excellence in teaching courses at undergraduate and graduate levels: experience in teaching online or distance classes; commitment and demonstrable ability to be a productive researcher; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
 
Missouri S&T is one of the nation's leading research universities. Located about 100 miles west of St. Louis in the community of Rolla, Missouri S&T is an accessible, safe and friendly campus surrounded by Ozarks scenery. Missouri S&T offers degrees in engineering, the sciences, liberal arts, humanities and business, with master's and Ph.D. programs available in many of the science and engineering programs and master's degrees in biological sciences, business administration and technical communication. With nearly 9,000 students enrolled online and on campus, Missouri S&T is big enough to accommodate a diverse population but small enough for individuals to stand out. Additional information about the university is available at https://www.mst.edu/.

Comments
The final candidate is required to provide copies of official transcript(s) for any college degree(s) listed in application materials submitted. Copies of transcript(s) should be provided prior to the start of employment. In addition, the final candidate may be required to verify other credentials listed in application materials.

Failure to provide official transcript(s) or other required verification may result in the withdrawal of the job offer.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America.

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Application Information
Contact: Human Resource Services, Missouri University of Science and Technology
Phone: 573-341-4241
Online App. Form: http://jobs.mst.edu 

Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America.