[AISWorld] Assistant Professor of Information Systems position, Georgia Southern University

[Adrian Gardiner]

*Assistant Professor of Information Systems - Search #67604*

*College of Business*

*Department of Information Systems*



The Department of Information Systems in the College of Business invites
applications and nominations for an Assistant Professor of Information
Systems. 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.



Within this setting, the Department of Information Systems supports the
college's BBA and MBA programs. The Department is well known as a leader in
the delivery of ERP and enterprise systems education and preparing students
and professionals for successful careers in ERP and business process
integration as well as other IS related jobs. The Department also has
significant expertise in business analytics/business intelligence and
project management education. Faculty members participate in the SAP
University Alliance program as well as the Association for Information
Systems (AIS) and Project Management International (PMI). They 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, Master of Accounting, and Master of
Science in Applied Engineering programs. A master's degree in Enterprise
Systems is in the planning stages.



*Position Description:* The position reports to the Chair of the Department
of Information Systems, is a 9-month, tenure-track appointment beginning
August 1, 2019, and salary is commensurate with qualifications and
experience. The position requires teaching, research and service
responsibilities. Faculty are expected to be teacher/scholars with a
commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, engage in productive
discipline-related scholarship, be committed to professional service, be
technologically literate and have a commitment to using technology in
teaching and scholarship, and have experience with, or interest in, working
in diverse academic and professional communities. The ability to contribute
to a positive work environment in the department, college, and University
is also expected.



*Required Qualifications:*

·        A Ph.D., or DBA, in Information Systems, or a closely related
field, from an AACSB (or equivalent) accredited school is required by
August 1, 2019.

·        Evidence (e.g., statement of research interests, published journal
and conference articles) of the ability to develop and implement a research
agenda and publish in high-quality IS journals.

·        Evidence of the potential for above-average teaching ability.

·        Evidence of effective communication skills.

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



*Preferred Qualifications:*

·        While applicants with all areas of MIS expertise are welcomed,
preference will be given to candidates who can provide instructional
support for classes in one or more of the following areas:

o   SAP enterprise systems software

o   Database management

o   Business intelligence and business analytics

o   Networks and telecommunications

o   Business programming

o   Project management.



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; curriculum vita; recent teaching evaluations (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 Assistant
Professor of Information Systems - Search #67604*. 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 #67604

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 http://coba.georgiasouthern.edu.  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