[AISWorld] Two Tenure-track Assistant Professor Positions-Computer Information System and Cybersecurity

[Reza Mousavi]

The Business Information Systems (BIS) Department at Western Michigan University seeks candidates for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Computer Information Systems and Cybersecurity.

Department Summary:
There are currently 20 full-time (tenured, tenure-track, and term) faculty of two programs, Computer Information Systems and Business Communications. Both programs are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The Department offers four majors: Business Analytics (BA), Computer Information Systems (CIS), Cybersecurity (CYSC), and Digital Marketing and E-Commerce (DME); two minors, Business Analytics (BA) and Computer Information Systems (CIS); two Graduate Certificates, Cybersecurity and Business Analytics, and an MS in Cybersecurity.

Salary Range:
AACSB Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience plus a generous benefit pkg.
More Information: https://wmich.edu/hr/benefits-faculty

Required Applicant Documents:

  *   Cover letter highlighting your qualifications
  *   Curriculum Vitae
  *   List of three references
  *   Teaching evaluations
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Position #1
Computer Information Systems Position Summary:

Link to Apply: https://www.wmujobs.org/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=215876

Major Duties:

  *   Teach Computer Information Systems (CIS) courses that support the Department's majors and minors (www.wmich.edu/infosystems/academics<http://www.wmich.edu/infosystems/academics>) and the MBA program
  *   Conduct and publish scholarly research in peer-reviewed journals
  *   Advise and mentor students
  *   Serve on Department, college, and university committees as needed
  *   Build and sustain partnerships with professional organizations
  *   Appropriately maintain AACSB qualification credentials
Minimum Qualifications:

  *   Doctorate in CIS, IS, MIS, CS or related field from an AACSB or ABET accredited institution (completion by December 31, 2023). Cloud computing background through education or work experience
Desired Qualifications:

  *   Teaching experience with favorable student ratings
  *   Established record or strong potential for scholarly research
  *   Teaching/research field preferences: Able to teach/research in the following fields of information systems (i.e., cloud computing and services such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud; computer networking; programming, Python, Java, machine learning)
  *   Professional Certification in the field preferences listed above
Ability or willingness to teach hybrid and/or online courses
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Position #2
Cybersecurity Position Summary:

Link to Apply: https://www.wmujobs.org/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=215873

Major Duties:

  *   Teach online and in-person Cybersecurity (CYIS) BS and MS courses totaling 15-18 credit hours per fiscal year according to the Department and Cybersecurity Program's needs.
  *   Support the Department's Cybersecurity programs (https://wmich.edu/cybersecurity).
  *   Establish and build a Cybersecurity-focused research and publishing stream.
  *   Collaborate with the Cybersecurity Co-Directors on grant and funding initiatives.
  *   Advise and mentor BS and MS students.
  *   Work on ABET accreditation processes for assigned CYIS courses.
  *   Serve on Department, college, and university committees as needed.
  *   Build and sustain partnerships with professional organizations.
  *   Appropriately maintain AACSB qualification credentials.
Minimum Qualifications:

  *   PhD in Cybersecurity, Information Security, CIS, CS, or a closely related field
  *   Cybersecurity background through education or work experience
Desired Qualifications:

  *   Teaching experience in an online setting
  *   Technical or Professional Cybersecurity Certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CISSP, SANSGIAC)
*** Committee members will attend DSI 2022 and will interview applicants who apply before November 15th **

Reza Mousavi
Associate Professor of Business Information Systems
Haworth College of Business
Western Michigan University