[AISWorld] Assistant Professor in Information Systems at the University of Memphis

[Sandra Richardson (srchrdsn)]

The University of Memphis, Department of Business Information and Technology, is accepting applications for a full-time tenure-track position for an Assistant Professor in Information Systems.

Position: The Department of Business Information & Technology in the Fogelman College of Business and Economics at the University of Memphis is seeking qualified applicants for a tenure-track assistant professor in Business Information Systems, effective fall semester 2022, pending available funding.  Responsibilities include effectively teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, developing a stream of high-quality research, participating in Department activities, and fulfilling professional and university service duties. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching and research interests in managerial and strategic aspects of information systems such as IT strategy, systems analysis and design, cyber ethics, and project management.

Qualifications: Applicants should have an earned Ph.D. in MIS or a closely related field from an AACSB-accredited institution or foreign equivalent (Advanced ABDs will be considered if degree completion is imminent). Potential candidates should have a willingness to teach both undergraduate and graduate levels, both in-person and online.  Qualified candidates will be expected to teach classes in managerial and strategic areas such as IT strategy, systems analysis and design, project management, and cyber ethics.  The successful candidate is expected to have a record of effective college teaching and commitment to teaching excellence, and evidence of development of a strong research program targeting leading journals in the field.
The College
The Fogelman College of Business & 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, MS, and Ph.D.  The academic programs of the College are fully accredited by AACSB International. The College currently serves approximately 3,500 students, with over 2,350 undergraduates, 1,100 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/>.




Application Instructions
All application materials must be submitted to the UofM's employment system at https://workforum.memphis.edu/.  Along with the required documents (Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, References List, Unofficial Transcript, Research Sample) included in the job posting, please also submit a research statement, a teaching philosophy statement, and teaching evaluations (if available).

Initial screening of applications will begin immediately.  Priority will be given to application received on or before September 20, 2021.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Questions regarding the position should be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Brian Janz at bdjanz at memphis.edu<mailto:bdjanz at memphis.edu>

The University of Memphis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants are urged to apply for this position.  Appointment will be based on qualifications as they relate to the position requirements without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, or veteran status.

Sandra Richardson, Ph.D.
Department Chair &
Associate Professor
Dept. of Business Information & Technology
[UofM logo]
Fogelman College of Business & Economics
University of Memphis
3675 Central Ave, FAB 313
Memphis, TN 38152-3120

901.678.5671 |
Sandra.Richardson at memphis.edu