[AISWorld] Lecturer in Information Systems, Georgia Southern University

[Adrian Gardiner]

*Lecturer in Information Systems - Search #67609*

*College of Business*

*Department of Information Systems*



The Department of Information Systems in the College of Business invites
nominations and applications for a Lecturer of Information Systems position.
This position is located on the Statesboro campus but may have teaching
assignments on multiple campuses as needed.



Georgia Southern University is the state’s largest and most comprehensive
center of higher education south of Atlanta. With 141 degree programs at
the associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels, Georgia
Southern is designated a Carnegie Doctoral/Research university and serves
more than 27,000 students on three vibrant campuses—the Armstrong campus in
Savannah, the Statesboro campus, and the Liberty campus in Hinesville.
Georgia Southern offers an attractive campus environment that encourages
learning, discovery, and personal growth. Nationally accredited academic
programs prepare diverse scholars for leadership and service as working
citizens.



Since 1906, the University’s hallmark has been a culture of engagement that
bridges theory with practice, extends the learning environment beyond the
classroom, and promotes student growth and life success. Central to the
University’s mission is the faculty’s dedication to excellence in teaching
and the development of a fertile learning environment exemplified by a free
exchange of ideas, high academic expectations, and individual
responsibility for academic achievement. Faculty, staff, and students
embrace core values expressed through integrity, civility, kindness,
collaboration, and a commitment to lifelong learning, wellness, and social
responsibility.



Housed within the College of Business, the Department of Information
Systems offers a B.B.A. in Information Systems that prepares students to
work in a corporate computing career. The Department is a member of the SAP
University Alliances and has a strong reputation for being a lead
institution in ERP/SAP curriculum.  Faculty members also participate in the
delivery of the Department’s Online Graduate Enterprise Resource Planning
(ERP) Certificate program with an emphasis in SAP, as well as courses that
support the MBA and Master of Accounting programs.



*Position Description:* Reporting to the Chair of the Department of
Information Systems, the lecturer position is primarily a teaching
appointment with some service required. The Lecturer will be required to
have a master's degree and relevant industry work experience. The position
is a 9-month, non-tenure-track, appointment, and the salary will be
competitive.



*Required Qualifications:*

•       Master’s (e.g., MSIS, MBA, or equivalent) degree is required by
August 1, 2019, from a regionally accredited institution, with at least 18
graduate semester hours in Information Systems or Information Technology.

•        Evidence of effective communication skills.

•        Demonstrated substantive knowledge and proficiency in MS Office
applications.

•        Must be authorized to work in the United States for the duration
of employment without assistance from the institution.



*Preferred Qualifications:*

•        Professional industry certification relevant to at least one or
more areas within the IS degree program.

•        At least one year of full-time relevant industry or consulting
work experience in one or more of the following areas:

o   SAP enterprise systems software

o   Database management

o   Programming (e.g., Java and/or SAP ABAP)

o   Business Analytics/Intelligence

o   Networks and telecommunications

o   Project management.

•        Demonstrated significant commitment to, and experience in,
teaching & learning, specifically within the broader area of information
systems

•        Commitment to student engagement and participation

•        Online teaching experience

•        Interest in ongoing professional development within the discipline.



Screening of applications begins November 15, 2018, and continues until the
position is filled. The preferred position starting date is August 1, 2019.
A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications
cited above; a curriculum vitae*;* (un)official copies of transcripts of
all prior degree studies; recent teaching evaluations (if prior teaching
experience), including all originals, in addition to any summary; and the
names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three
professional references. Other documentation may be requested. Only
complete applications submitted electronically will be considered.
Application materials in the electronic submission must be in either Word
or PDF format to be accepted. The subject line in the electronic submission
should be: *Application for Lecturer of Information Systems - Search #67609*.
Finalists will be required to submit to a background investigation.



Applications and nominations should be sent via email to:

Ms. Bonita Simmons-Johnson

Administrative Secretary

Department of Information Systems

Email: bsimmonsjohnson at georgiasouthern.edu

Telephone: 912-478-4747



Inquiries may be directed to:

Dr. Adrian Gardiner, Search Chair - Search #67609

Department of Information Systems

Email: agardine at georgiasouthern.edu

Telephone: 912-478-7479



More information about the institution is available through
http://www.georgiasouthern.edu or https://cob.georgiasouthern.edu/is/.
Georgia Southern University seeks to recruit individuals who are committed
to working in diverse academic and professional communities and who are
committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and professional service
within the University and beyond. The names of applicants and nominees,
vitae, and other non-evaluative information may be subject to public
inspection under the Georgia Open Records Act. Georgia Southern University
is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity institution. Individuals who
need reasonable accommodations under the ADA to participate in the search
process should contact the Vice Provost.


Dr. Adrian Gardiner
Associate Professor of Information Systems
Georgia Southern University