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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Faculty Position Announcement<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Assistant Professor, Global Business Analytics</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>The Information Systems and Decision Sciences (ISDS) department at the University of South Florida (USF) is searching for an outstanding candidate to fill a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Candidates must at minimum have a Ph.D. degree with research/teaching interest in business analytics and one or more additional areas such as operations/supply chain management, management information systems or a related discipline from an accredited university. A track record or a willingness to undertake activities globally is also required. ABDs completing their doctorate degree by August 5th, 2013, will also be considered. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Preference will be given to candidates possessing a track record of publishing in leading journals in some of the above mentioned areas, consistent with experience. Preference will be given to candidates who have the ability to teach operations/supply chain management courses, have a track record or a willingness to undertake activities in or related to China/Asia, and are effective teachers.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>The ISDS department includes faculty members who engage in fundamental information systems and analytics research, collaborate in interdisciplinary research programs, and publish in the leading journals in information systems and analytics. The department offers graduate programs such as Ph.D., MS in MIS, and MBA with MIS concentration, and a highly competitive undergraduate program. More information can be found on our departmental website at <a href="http://business.usf.edu/departments/isds">http://business.usf.edu/departments/isds</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>USF is one of the top 50 universities in US in expenditures of federal funds for research, as per the National Science Foundation. USF was awarded just over $411 million in research awards and contracts in FY 2011-2012. The USF system offers 232 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate, specialist, and doctoral levels, including the doctor of medicine. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>USF main campus is located in northeast Tampa. The concentration of high technology and information-centered companies in this region affords many contacts and consulting opportunities. With mild weather and ample recreational opportunities, the Tampa Bay area is consistently ranked as one of the most attractive places to live in the United States. The USF website can be accessed at <a href="http://www.usf.edu/">http://www.usf.edu</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>USF is an Equal Opportunity Institution<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Application review will begin on November 19, 2012, and will continue on a rolling basis until a hiring decision is made. Candidates are encouraged to apply early to ensure full consideration. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>To apply, candidates must complete applications online at <a href="http://www.usf.edu/jobs">http://www.usf.edu/jobs</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>The specific URL for this position is <a href="http://employment.usf.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=60323">http://employment.usf.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=60323</a><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Inquiries can be made to the e-mail address below:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> Prof. Balaji Padmanabhan<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> Faculty Search Committee <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> Information Systems and Decision Sciences<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> College of Business<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> University of South Florida<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> 4202 E. Fowler Ave., CIS 1040<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><span lang=IT style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Tampa, FL 33620-7800<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span lang=IT style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> Phone: (813) 974-6749<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span lang=IT style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> e-mail: <a href="mailto:issearch@usf.edu">issearch@usf.edu</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoBodyTextIndent2 style='margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoBodyTextIndent2 style='margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";font-style:normal'>According to Florida law, applications and meetings regarding them are open to the public. For ADA accommodations, please contact Judy Oates at (813) 974-6772, at least five working days prior to need. USF is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Institution.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Balaji Padmanabhan<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Associate Professor<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>College of Business, USF<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><a href="http://business.usf.edu/faculty/isds/padmanabhan/"><span style='color:blue'>http://business.usf.edu/faculty/isds/padmanabhan/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>