[AISWorld] Job Opening: Missouri University of Science and Technology

[Siau, Keng L.]

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Department of Business and Information Technology

Assistant/Associate Professor, #00052735 Job ID 30814

Application Deadline

Open until Filled, with review of applications to begin September 15, 2019

Full-Time Position

Job Description

Missouri University of Science and Technology (formerly University of Missouri-Rolla) Department of Business and Information Technology seeks to fill a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position beginning Fall 2020.  Preferred teaching interests include information assurance, cybersecurity, and computer networking, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.  Interest in teaching other business/information systems (IS)/information technology (IT) courses such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, and machine learning is also in line with the needs of the department.

The normal teaching load is two courses per semester.  The candidate is expected to deliver high-quality instruction, publish high-quality research papers, participate in developing the undergraduate and graduate programs in the department, serve on department and campus committees and provide academic advising to students.

More information on the department is available at https://bit.mst.edu/.  Questions should be directed to search committee chair, Dr. Richard Hall (rhall at mst.edu<mailto:rhall at mst.edu>).

Interested candidates should electronically submit an application consisting of a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching interests and goals, and complete contact information for three references to the Missouri S&T's Human Resources Office at: http://hr.mst.edu/careers/academic-employment/ using Job Reference Number 30814.  Acceptable electronic formats are PDF and MS Word.  Review of applications will begin September 15, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in IS/IT or a closely related field (ABD candidates with a definite completion date may be considered).

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. from an AACSB-accredited institution or an institution with equivalent or comparable accreditation to AACSB.  Evidence of excellence in teaching courses at undergraduate and graduate levels: experience in teaching online or distance classes; commitment and demonstrable ability to be a productive researcher; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively with diverse groups.

Missouri S&T's Department of Business and Information Technology, the campus, and the greater University of Missouri System are deeply committed to inclusion and valuing diversity.  S&T has undertaken a number of initiatives to improve campus life and the work-life balance of its faculty and staff (see http://hr.mst.edu). Missouri S&T seeks to meet the needs of dual-career couples.

Missouri S&T is one of the nation's leading research universities with 98 degree programs in 39 disciplines.  Located about 100 miles west of St. Louis in the multicultural community of Rolla, Missouri S&T is an accessible, safe and friendly campus surrounded by Ozarks scenery.  Missouri S&T offers degrees in engineering, the sciences, liberal arts, humanities, and business, with master's and Ph.D. programs available in many of the science and engineering programs and master's degrees in biological sciences, business administration and technical communication.  With nearly 9,000 students enrolled on campus and online, Missouri S&T is big enough to accommodate a diverse population, yet small enough for individuals to build high visibility and impactful careers!

Comments

The final candidate is required to provide copies of official transcript(s) for any college degree(s) listed in application materials submitted. Copies of transcript(s) should be provided prior to the start of employment. In addition, the final candidate may be required to verify other credentials listed in application materials.

Failure to provide an official transcript(s) or other required verification may result in the withdrawal of the job offer.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America.

The University's nondiscrimination policy applies to any phase of its employment process, any phase of its admission or financial aid programs, or other aspects of its educational programs or activities.  Further, this policy applies to sexual violence or sexual harassment, both forms of sex discrimination, occurring within the educational program and instances occurring outside of the educational program if the conduct negatively affects the victim's educational experience or the overall campus environment.

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