[AISWorld] Faculty position at James Madison University

[Mitri, Michel - mitrimx]

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Assistant Professor
Department of Computer Information Systems and Business Analytics
James Madison University

James Madison University's Department of Computer Information Systems and Business Analytics (CIS & BSAN) is seeking an Assistant Professor for a tenure-track appointment beginning Fall 2022. Candidates will be expected to teach information systems courses at the undergraduate level, and perform scholarly work involving publication in quality peer-reviewed journals related to the discipline. Graduate teaching is also a possibility.
Qualifications:  A PhD in information systems, computer science, information technology, or a closely related field with a strong foundation in business applications is required. The ideal candidate should have the ability to teach a variety of CIS topics in the areas of computer/information security, business intelligence/analytics, application development, database, networking, architecture, systems analysis, and/or project management.  Special consideration will be given to those candidates with teaching, research and industry experience spanning both technical domains and consulting/managerial areas. Demonstrated evidence of teaching effectiveness, commitment to classroom inclusivity, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to scholarly research are required. The successful candidate will be expected to regularly engage in service both to the Department and profession.
About the Department: The Department of CIS & BSAN is an academic unit of the College of Business and has 25 full-time faculty members, over 600 CIS majors, 100 CIS minors and around 40 BSAN minors. In addition, the Department supports the College by providing core business classes in information systems, business analytics, and operations management. The Department places a primary emphasis on its undergraduate programs that includes hands-on projects, laboratory exercises, case analyses, and engaging classroom experiences designed to prepare graduates to work independently and in team-oriented environments. The CIS program is accredited by ABET, and is highly ranked in the U.S. and in Virginia by College Factual.
In addition to strong involvement in undergraduate education, departmental faculty members play a vital role in the delivery of the College's Executive Leadership MBA, Innovation MBA and Information Security MBA programs.  Outside the academic community, faculty members maintain strong connections with the consulting industry in Northern Virginia and Richmond, and interact regularly with members of the Department's advisory board.
About the College:  The AACSB-accredited College of Business includes nationally ranked undergraduate and graduate programs. Five years post-graduation, Virginia residents attending the College had the highest return-on-investment of the 82 business schools included in Poets & Quants 2017 undergraduate business program ranking. In 2018, the Information Security MBA was recognized as #1 in the nation for the Best Online Information Security MBA Programs, and #16 in the Princeton Review's list of the top 25 Online MBA Programs. The College includes the Center for Entrepreneurship, Center for Professional Selling, Small Business Development Center, Capital Markets Lab, Madison Consulting, and other programs focused on outreach and engagement with the business community. Our very successful alumni hold C-suite positions at major corporations including SAP, Fidelity, Bank of America, IBM, McKinsey & Company, Deloitte, KPMG, and other Fortune 500 companies and readily engage with the College. The faculty are teacher-scholars who are collaborative and supportive colleagues. The College has approximately 4,100 students in its AACSB programs and is highly regarded across the JMU campus community.
About the University:  Located in the heart of Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. Known for its livability, local food, arts and natural surroundings, this Virginia Main Street community is one of the most diverse communities in the State of Virginia. JMU is a highly selective, diverse, regional, comprehensive, student-oriented institution with a growing national reputation. The student body includes approximately 21,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, and over 900 full-time instructional faculty. JMU offers strong liberal arts and professional programs in a variety of disciplines. The university is committed to innovation, diversity and equity, superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national recognition for the quality of its academic programs and has been repeatedly identified as a best-buy for students.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL APPLICANTS: To apply go to https://joblink.jmu.edu/ and reference posting number F1685. Please do not send application materials directly via email or mail. Candidates interested in faculty positions at the University must complete the online employment application in the JMU JobLink system and upload the following documents through the site:

  *   Cover letter. This document must include a discussion of the candidate's contributions or potential contributions to the diversity of the classroom, program, and university.
  *   Curriculum vitae
  *   List of three references
  *   Statement of teaching philosophy
Incomplete applications or applications submitted through email or postal mail will not be considered. The position is effective August 25, 2022.  Review of applications will begin October 6, 2021.  Salary will be commensurate with experience. Interested parties may contact Professor Pamela Drake, interim academic unit head, by email at drakepps at jmu.edu<mailto:drakepps at jmu.edu>.  All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal history check.
James Madison University is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
We promote access, inclusion, and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents, and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The University is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.
Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.