[AISWorld] Illinois- Open Rank Tenured or Tenure Track Professor Position in Information Systems

[Michael J. Shaw]

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN

Gies College of Business

Department of Business Administration

Open Rank Tenured or Tenure Track Professor Position in Information Systems

The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Candidates who can mentor students from underrepresented populations are also strongly encouraged to apply. For more information, visit http://go.illinois.edu/EEO. To learn more about the University’s commitment to diversity, please visit http://www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu.

Applications are invited from qualified individuals for a full-time tenured or tenure-track position in Information Systems beginning August 2020, or negotiable after the closing date.  All faculty levels will be considered, but candidates should expect to have completed their doctoral degree by August 1, 2020. We seek candidates who have an active program of research and demonstrated teaching excellence in information systems. Salary is competitive and commensurate with rank and experience.

The University of Illinois offers an outstanding tradition of scholarship and a supportive environment for faculty development and excellence. The Gies College of Business at Illinois offers the iMBA and specialized Masters’ programs, as well as a highly ranked undergraduate program. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the Ph.D. program, in addition to one or more of the above programs.

The faculty position is in the Information Systems, Operations, Supply Chains, and Analytics (IOSA) area. IOSA faculty are a research-active group with expertise in domains ranging from business analytics, healthcare, operations strategy, supply chain risk, healthcare IT, technology & governance, new product development, eBusiness strategy, and social media platforms. As part of the larger Department of Business Administration, with leading scholars in areas of Strategy and International Business, Marketing, and Organizational Behavior, we offer a uniquely hospitable environment for interdisciplinary work, as well as the opportunity to work with talented doctoral students. We seek like-minded individuals who are committed to be engaged in scholarship of the highest caliber.  Additional information about the Department, our programs and faculty may be found at https://business.illinois.edu/ba/.

In order to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by December 1, 2019. Interviews may take place and offers may be made before the closing date, but all applications received by the closing date will receive full consideration for an open position.  Applications and supplemental materials must be submitted online at https://jobs.illinois.edu.

Application materials must include a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, a sample publication and/or working paper, and evidence of past teaching success.  All applicants must submit names and contact information of three professional references.  For further information regarding application procedures, please send an email to business-bahr at business.illinois.edu or call (217) 333-9396. Applicants attending INFORMS 2019, Conference on Information Systems and Technology (CIST) 2019, and/or International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS) 2019 are requested to indicate available dates for an informal interview and their presentation schedule in the cover letter. 

The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks and other required pre-employment assessments on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer.