[AISWorld] Faculty Position in Information Systems at Drake University (Assistant Professor of Practice)

[Alanah Mitchell]

Drake University’s College of Business and Public Administration invites applications for a full-time consecutive-term (non-tenure-track) position as an Assistant Professor of Practice in Information Systems. Essential functions include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels and advancing the profession through outreach and service. The successful candidate will be expected to teach information systems courses including topics such as information systems development and information technology management. Preference will be given to candidates with information technology work or consulting experience. Appointment becomes effective August 2022.

Applicants are expected to have a master’s degree in information systems, technology, or business and must be able to provide evidence of teaching effectiveness. Preference will be given to candidates with exceptional undergraduate and graduate teaching performance and relevant and significant business experience.

The College of Business and Public Administration at Drake University serves over 1,100 undergraduate students and over 300 graduate students with 48 fulltime faculty members. The college has strong ties with the local community and close to 90% of students have at least one internship experience during their program. The department of Information Management and Business Analytics is a seven-member department with professors in Information Systems, Business Statistics, and Operations Management. The group oversees undergraduate degrees in Information Systems and Data Analytics as well as a graduate Masters of Science in Business Analytics.

Drake University is a private comprehensive university dedicated to quality teaching. Founded in 1881, Drake is located in Des Moines, Iowa, an insurance and financial services center with a metropolitan population of over 500,000. Des Moines is a progressive community with an outstanding public-school system and a variety of social, cultural, and recreational activities. Des Moines has received many accolades including: U.S. News & World Report ranked Des Moines the 7th best place to live (2020), Forbes ranked Des Moines #7 for Business and Careers (2018), Yahoo Finance named Des Moines as #6 Best American City to Work in Tech (2019), and Today included Des Moines as a top 10 City to Live in After the Pandemic (2021).

To apply, go to www.drake.edu/hr/<http://www.drake.edu/hr/> and follow the instructions to upload a CV, statement of teaching approach, diversity statement, at least three references, and evidence of effective teaching. Questions may be directed to the search committee chair Alanah Mitchell, at alanah.mitchell at drake.edu<mailto:alanah.mitchell at drake.edu>. Review of applications will begin October 15 and continue until the position is filled.

Drake University is an equal-opportunity employer, and actively seeks applicants who reflect the diversity of the nation. No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or veteran status.