[AISWorld] Visiting Teaching Professor of MIS at WPI

[Bengisu Tulu]

The Foisie Business School at Worcester Polytechnic Institute invites
applications for a full-time Visiting Teaching Professor (non-tenure track)
opening in Management Information Systems (MIS). The position will commence
August 15, 2020.  Rank will be commensurate with experience.  Multiple-year
contracts will be considered for the appropriate candidate and funding
availability.



Qualifications: The ideal applicant will have a PhD in MIS or a closely
related area with teaching interests related to business analytics. The
applicant should be prepared to teach our introductory MIS, Data Analytics,
and Business Intelligence courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
ABDs may be considered.



Expectations: The selected faculty member will teach six courses during the
academic year, most likely three or four at the graduate level in our MBA,
M.S. in Information Technology, or M.S. in Business Analytics program, and
two or three in the B.S. in MIS program. Graduate courses meet for three
hours one night a week on campus or are delivered online. Undergraduate MIS
courses meet twice a week for two hours during the day over a seven-week
term. Research, especially that leading to publication in refereed
journals, is supported, and encouraged. Rank will be commensurate with
experience. Multiple-year contracts will be considered for the appropriate
candidate and funding availability. Courses may include: MIS 584, MIS 4084,
MIS 502, MIS 581, BUS 3010.



About Foisie Business School: The business school is building a strong
national reputation in technology-related business disciplines and fields.
We offer four undergraduate majors (including MIS), five master’s degrees
(including an MBA, a M.S. in Information Technology, and a M.S. in Business
Analytics), a Ph.D. (with a concentration in IT) and are active
participants in WPI’s interdisciplinary M.S. and Ph.D. programs in Data
Science. The School offers faculty members an innovative and collegial
educational and research environment, outstanding students, and outstanding
support for research and teaching.



About WPI: WPI is a vibrant, active, and diverse community of extraordinary
students, world-renowned faculty, and state of the art research facilities.
At WPI, we have competitive and comprehensive benefits, including health
insurance, long-term care, retirement, tuition assistance, flexible
spending accounts, work-life balance and much more.



About Worcester: Worcester is approximately one hour from Boston and its
many cultural amenities, as well as the seashore, and is only 30 minutes
from alpine skiing.  A significant attraction is the large number of
technology companies and colleges and universities (13) in the area, which
is ideal for dual career families.



Diversity & Inclusion at WPI: WPI is committed to creating an inclusive
workplace where everyone feels valued and respected; a place where every
student, faculty and staff member can be themselves, so that they can
study, live, and work comfortably, to reach their full potential, and make
meaningful contributions in order to meet departmental and institutional
goals.  WPI thrives on innovative practice and welcomes diverse
perspectives, insight, and people from diverse lived experiences, to
enhance the community environment and propel the institution to the next
level in a competitive, global marketplace.



For Consideration: Interested parties should submit an application with a
cover letter and current C.V., and make arrangements for us to receive
three letters of reference.  Other supporting materials, such as teaching
evaluations and published articles, are welcomed. Additional queries
concerning this position may be sent to Prof. Bengisu Tulu bengisu at wpi.edu.
Application screening will commence immediately and will continue until the
position is filled. You can apply by visiting:

https://wpi.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WPI_External_Career_Site/job/Worcester/Visiting-Teaching-Professor-of-Management-Information-Systems_R0000908



WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status,
or disability. We are seeking individuals with diverse backgrounds and
experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity and
collaboration, inclusion, problem solving and change making.


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Bengisu Tulu, PhD

Associate Professor

Foisie Business School

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

100 Institute Road, Worcester, MA

P: +1 (508) 831-5184

E: bengisu at wpi.edu