[AISWorld] Position Announcement at University of Mississippi for Assistant or Associate Professor of MIS

[Brian Reithel]

Assistant or Associate Professor of MIS
Location:  University, MS, US, 38677 (Oxford, MS)

Department:  School of Business Administration (10000818)
Employee Designation:  Regular Full-time (Benefits Eligible)

https://careers.olemiss.edu/job/University-Assistant-or-Associate-Professor-of-MIS-MS-38677/939777800/

Position Description

The Management Information Systems (MIS) Department of the School of
Business Administration at The University of Mississippi invites
applications for a tenure track faculty position in MIS at our main campus
in Oxford, Mississippi at either the Assistant or the Associate Professor
level.

Duties: The successful applicant will be responsible for teaching at the
undergraduate level, conducting research aimed toward top-tier disciplinary
journals, and to provide service to the university and the profession
beginning Fall 2023. The normal teaching load for a research-active faculty
member is 2/2 (6 credit hours per semester, Fall and Spring) with the
option to teach intersession, summer courses, and/or online courses for
additional pay subject to course and funding availability.

We are particularly interested in candidates capable of teaching and doing
academic research in one or more of the following areas: business
analytics, business intelligence, modern cloud-based platforms (AWS,
Azure), and web-based software development.  Expertise with analytics and
CRM-related technologies, including platforms such as Salesforce and/or
Microsoft PowerBI, is also advantageous.  Our industry partners are very
engaged in analytics applied to business strategy and operations.
Candidates who can work well with industry partners also are preferred.  An
ability to support dissertation work in MIS-related areas is a plus.

Minimum Qualifications
Required Qualifications: To be considered for this position, the applicant
must have an earned doctorate degree (or hold ABD status with expected
degree completion prior to August 2023) in MIS or a related discipline from
an AACSB accredited or well-regarded business program. Applicants should
possess strong evidence of the potential to publish research in elite
academic information systems journals and must demonstrate a commitment to
excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. Excellent written and
oral communication skills are essential. No candidate will be considered
who does not meet the departmental AACSB standards for Scholarly Academics
(SA).

Position Details
Appointment (9 Month)

Assignment Type (Tenure Track)

Application Procedures
Combine the documents into two individual documents and utilize the "cover
letter" and "resume" upload feature.

About the University of MS & Oxford, MS
Founded in 1848, the University of Mississippi (UM), affectionately known
to alumni, students and friends as Ole Miss, is Mississippi's flagship
university. Included in the elite group of R-1: Doctoral Universities -
Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, it has a long
history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. The
University of Mississippi, consistently named by The Chronicle of Higher
Education as a “Great College to Work For,” is located in Oxford, MS, which
is ranked one of the “Top 10 Best College Towns.” With more than 24,000
students, UM is the state's largest university and is ranked among the
nation's fastest-growing institutions. The University of Mississippi, which
has aggressively implemented many health and wellness initiatives for its
more than 2,900 employees, has consistently been named one of Mississippi’s
Healthiest Workplaces.

Touted as the “Cultural Mecca of the South”, creativity abounds in Oxford
as musicians, artists and writers alike find inspiration in Oxford’s rich
history, small town charm and creative community. Oxford is a one-hour
drive south of Memphis, TN and is known as the home of Nobel Prize winning
author William Faulkner. Over the years Oxford has also been known for
offering exceptional culinary experiences and as the home of the University
of Mississippi and the Ole Miss Rebels, there is always something here to
immerse yourself in. Oxford has also been featured as a literary and arts
destination in such publications as The New York Times, Southern Living,
Condé Nast Traveler, and GQ. Among other cultural activities, annual events
include the Oxford Film Festival, a thriving local music scene, and the
Ford Center Performing Arts Series. Oxford is a vibrant university town,
filled with unique shops and galleries, eclectic restaurants and clubs,
historic landmarks, and comfortable inns.

Background Check Statement
The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus
community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being
considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal
history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or
driving history check.

EEO Statement
The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment
practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified
persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal
opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate
against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color,
gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or
genetic information.

Nearest Major Market: Oxford Mississippi

Apply now online:
https://careers.olemiss.edu/job/University-Assistant-or-Associate-Professor-of-MIS-MS-38677/939777800/


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Brian J. Reithel, Ph.D.
Interim Chair of the MIS Department and
Professor of MIS
The University of Mississippi
cell: (662) 816-3929