[AISWorld] Tenure track faculty position at Mississippi State University

[Marett, Kent]

The Department of Management and Information Systems (M&IS) at Mississippi State University (MSU) invites applications for one full-time tenure-track faculty position to start August 2022. Responsibilities include scholarly research, teaching, and service.



Candidates should demonstrate the ability to conduct quality research leading to publications in top IS journals.  We are looking for a candidate who will be committed to contribute to our research focus in Information Security and Privacy - prior research on information security or privacy is considered favorably but is not a requirement.  Research expectations are consistent with those of an AACSB-accredited, Carnegie R1, doctoral-degree granting College of Business.  Candidates should demonstrate an ability for and a commitment to quality teaching in Information Systems - a normal teaching load is six credit hours per semester.  Candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in IS and conduct IS research, especially in Information Security and Privacy. Candidates should also have a commitment to appropriate levels of service within the department, college, and university.



Our Department. Most departments say they are collegial, but we truly are, as evidenced by multiple faculty research collaborations, broad commitment to PhD students, and a close-knit, work-at-the-office culture. The M&IS Department within the College of Business - fully accredited by the AACSB - includes research-active MIS faculty members who publish in premier academic journals, including (recently) MISQ, ISR, JMIS, JAIS, EJIS, ISJ, Decision Sciences, and other premier journals. Faculty are also actively involved in editorial roles and at conferences, and we have worked closely with area businesses in Mississippi.



We offer an undergraduate BIS degree, an MSIS (both on-campus and online), and a PhD in IS. Our area focus is information security and assurance. Our business information systems undergraduate degree program is the world's oldest, established in 1963. Our BS and MSIS graduates work for employers such as NSA, Exxon-Mobil, International Paper, and FedEx. Our PhD students are placed in programs such as the University of Alabama, Gonzaga University, University of Memphis, University of New Mexico, University of South Alabama, University of Texas - San Antonio, James Madison University, Creighton University, Cal State University, and Middle Tennessee State University.



Our town.  MSU is located in Starkville, a friendly college town in northeast Mississippi, with good quality of life, low cost of living, mild winters, and diverse indoor and outdoor activities. The town is vibrant with opportunities for the arts, nature, and sports. We are located in the Golden Triangle Region (aka "GTR", recently featured on 60 Minutes for its manufacturing boom), about three hours from Memphis and five hours from Atlanta, New Orleans, Nashville, and the Gulf Coast. For more information, visit https://www.starkville.org/.



Our University.  Established in 1878, Mississippi State University is a land-grant institution with a large, diverse student population of over 23,000 students, achieving a record enrollment for the seventh consecutive year.  It is a member of the prestigious Southeastern Athletic Conference (SEC) and the university recently celebrated winning the Division 1 national championship in baseball.  MSU is one of only 17 land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant public universities in the country, and has over 1,300 faculty. MSU is Carnegie Foundation R1-Very High Research Activity Institution and a National Science Foundation Top 100 Research University. The university offers extensive arts and cultural opportunities and active communities of international students and faculty.  The College of Business celebrated its 100-year centennial anniversary a few years ago.



Applicants should have a Ph.D. (ABD candidates will be considered) in Information Systems or a closely related field. Previous experience in a tenure-track position will be considered favorably but is not a requirement.



Applicants must apply online at http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/cw/en-us/job/503396?lApplicationSubSourceID= by submitting a cover letter and current CV.  Two letters of recommendation should be attached to the application or e-mailed directly from the recommending writer to the search committee chair. In addition to applying on the MSU career website, please combine application documents (cover letter, CV, 2 or 3 papers, supporting materials) into a single pdf and e-mail it to search committee chair Dr. Kent Marett (kent.marett at msstate.edu<mailto:kent.marett at msstate.edu>).  A limited number of online interviews will be scheduled in early 2022.



Condition of Employment:

As required by Executive Order 14042, if selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before beginning employment with the University.



MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, disability status, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.



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