[AISWorld] Tenure track positions in Information Systems and Business Analytics- California State University, Sacramento

[Taylor, Joseph Dale]

For more than five decades, the College of Business at Sacramento State has consistently achieved its fundamental goal - to cultivate excellence in its graduates and to develop business leaders possessing not only top management skills, but also a broad understanding of their responsibilities to business and their community.  The College of Business has maintained its accreditation under the stringent standards of the AACSB since 1963. In the course of our history, the COB has produced nearly 50,000 total graduates through our undergraduate BS program and our innovative graduate programs which currently include: MBA, Executive MBA, iMBA, MS Accountancy, MS Business Analytics and MS Finance. We believe about 70 percent of our alumni remain in the Sacramento region, fueling the success of our culturally rich and vibrant economy.

DEPARTMENT:  Information Systems & Business Analytics (MIS Concentration)

POSITION TITLE:  Assistant Professor

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

The Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics provides information systems and business analytics courses to the College of Business majors.  The department also provides a Management Information Systems concentration and has recently launched an undergraduate concentration in Business Analytics as well as an MS in Business Analytics.

The Management Information Systems concentration provides the analytical framework and the methodology to analyze, design, implement, and manage complex computer-based information/decision systems.  Information is recognized as a resource of the organization and is the common link binding the elements of the organization together. As organizations grow in size and complexity, the need for better and more timely information and for improved decision-making techniques becomes critical for effective management.

POSITION DETAILS:

The incumbent is expected to provide innovative and cutting-edge teaching and evidence of a strong publication record or potential in Management Information Systems and related fields. It is also expected that the successful candidate will play an active role in maintaining and developing student engagement in Management Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Data Base Management, and Business Analytics curriculum; advising, coaching and mentoring students; and serving on department, college, and university-wide committees. We are seeking candidates who have a passion for taking leadership roles in developing new innovative programs, promoting a research environment within the Department, supporting the University, as well as partnerships with the community to enhance the social, economic, and cultural conditions of the region and beyond. Qualified candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population and to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students across a wide range of disciplines.

A successful California State University, Sacramento faculty member promotes the values celebrated by a public, regional, comprehensive, metropolitan university.  At Sacramento State, the quality of the education we provide is our top priority.  In addition to contributing positively to teaching and learning, faculty members are expected to engage in scholarship and to provide service to the University and to the greater community.  Our campus community represents the broad diversity of our state, and we believe that all are enriched and unified by this diversity.  In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people with the commitment and ability to work with a diverse student population.

JOB DUTIES:

  *   Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Management Information Systems and curriculum development (e.g., develop new courses, change existing courses) in the discipline. Teaching assignments may include on-line classes and hybrid schedules.
  *   Engage continuously in scholarly activities with an emphasis on publication of peer- reviewed journal articles.
  *   Provide on-going institutional and community service.
  *   Student advising.
  *   Supervise student research done by graduates and undergraduates.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  *   Applicants must have a Doctorate in a Management Information Systems related discipline.
  *   ABD applicants will be considered.  If ABD, all requirements for the doctoral degree must be completed by June 2023.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

  *   Doctorate is obtained (by June 2023 if ABD) from a business program accredited by AACSB International, AMBA, EQUIS or an equivalent business program accreditation body.

Experience:

  *   A record of, or potential for, developing relationships with the business community and engaging in projects and/or consulting.
  *   A record of, or potential for, working with a diverse student population.
  *   Record of, or potential for, research and peer review publications.
  *   Ability to teach online courses.
  *   Ability to develop graduate and undergraduate research projects/lead graduate and undergraduate teams.
  *   Ability to teach large classes.

Special Knowledge and Abilities:

  *   Preference will be given to applicants with a demonstrated record of teaching, research, and industry experience in Management Information Systems.
  *   Candidates with teaching and research interests in the following areas will be given preference: Data Management, Cybersecurity, or Cloud Computing.

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COLLEGE: For more than five decades, the College of Business at Sacramento State has consistently achieved its fundamental goal - to cultivate excellence in its graduates and to develop business leaders possessing not only top management skills, but also a broad understanding of their responsibilities to business and their community.
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