[AISWorld] Tenure-Track Faculty Position at the University of Nevada, Reno - Assistant or Associate

[K. D. Joshi]

Tenure-Track Faculty Position - Assistant or Associate - University of Nevada, Reno

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If you have questions about the position, please contact the Dr. K. D. Joshi (kjoshi at unr.edu<mailto:kjoshi at unr.edu>).  Inquiries will be treated confidentially.

Description of the Position
The Department of Information Systems in the College of Business at the University of Nevada, Reno (Nevada), invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track positions at the Assistant or Associate level(s).  The appointment(s) will begin on July 1st 2020.

We are seeking academic professionals who will conduct and publish research related to information systems and teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates should be able to develop and teach courses in some of the following areas:  System Analysis and Design, Project Management, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Enterprise Processes & Analytics.  Responsibilities of the position include teaching undergraduate and graduate classes, producing high quality publications in peer-reviewed journals, and participating in university and other service activities.  A productive research program is also required and must result in publications in high-quality journals. The department is open to various IS research areas and methodologies, although we are particularly interested in scholars whose work aligns with that of existing research faculty.

For appointment at the associate 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.

Qualifications
For Appointment at Assistant Level

Required:

*       An earned Ph.D. (or strong evidence of completion of Ph.D.) in Information Systems or a closely related field by the hire date;

*       Research record showing potential to publish in the field's top journals;

*       Demonstrated ability to teach in face-to-face and/or online environments.

Preferred:
*       Experience with designing, developing, and/or delivering online courses;
*       Education and/or experience that provides a well-rounded knowledge in Business Analytics (e.g., education or work experience in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Enterprise Processes & Analytics, Data Visualization);
*       Research record of publishing in and/or targeting the field's top journals;
*       Ability to conduct grant funded research.

For Appointment at Associate Level
Required:

*       Ph.D. in Information Systems or a closely related field;

*       Established research agenda evidenced through publications in peer-reviewed journals in top quality journals;

*       Demonstrated ability to teach in face-to-face and/or online environments.

Preferred:

*       Administrative and service experience at the college and university levels;

*       Experience with designing, developing, and/or delivering online courses;
*       Education and/or experience that provides a well-rounded knowledge in Business Analytics (e.g., education or work experience in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Enterprise Processes & Analytics, Data Visualization);
*       Conducted grant funded research.

General Information
Department & College Information
The Department of Information Systems is located in the College of Business at the University of Nevada, Reno.  There are 11 faculty members in the Information Systems department.  The College of Business at Nevada is accredited by the AACSB for both its business and accounting programs.  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, EMBA and 5 specialized master's degrees, including in Information Systems and Online Business Analytics.  The college has a PhD (doctoral) program in Economics and Business Administration.  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. The College encourages and supports a balanced work environment of scholarship, teaching, service and professional engagement.   Information about the college is available here:  https://www.unr.edu/business.

University Information
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 (enrollment of 21,400+ students in Fall 2019); 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 R1 as a comprehensive, doctoral university with very high research activity, offering more than 460 undergraduate and graduate degree, certificate and minor programs.  Community engagement is one of the three core themes of the university (learning and discovery are the other two).  The vision, mission and core themes of the university are located on this web page:  https://www.unr.edu/accreditation/mission-and-corethemes.  Information about the university is available here:  https://www.unr.edu/.

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.

Information about Reno and the Surrounding Area:
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.

Application Process
Applications should include:
1)  Cover letter describing your interest in a position at the University of Nevada, Reno along with your ability to meet the requirements discussed in the job description;
2)  Vita;
3)  Names, titles, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references;
4)  Teaching evaluation(s) from university-level course(s) (preferably from a course taught in one of the specialty areas listed on the job description); and
5) Brief research statement ;
6)  Brief statement (one page maximum) about how you would contribute toward our mission of creating a culturally inclusive environment in the role for which you are applying.

Inquiries will be treated confidentially.  If you have questions about the position, please contact Dr. K. D. Joshi (kjoshi at unr.edu<mailto:kjoshi at unr.edu>).

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No applications will be accepted via regular mail or email.

The positions are open until filled; the initial review of applications will begin on November 8, 2019.

Regards,
Dr. K. D. Joshi
Professor of Information Systems
Department Chair, Information Systems
The College of Business
Ansari Business Building, AB 314E
University of Nevada, Reno
Twitter: @Prof_KDJ
LinkedIn Profile: kjoshi1