[AISWorld] Instructor - Information Systems at Western Illinois University

[George Mangalaraj]

THE DEPARTMENT: The School of Computer Sciences offers a B.S. and an M.S.
in Computer Science, a B.S. in Information Systems at Macomb and Moline,
and a B.S. in Cybersecurity. The faculty of 20 members serves approximately
250 undergraduate majors and 310 graduate majors.
For additional information about the School, please see:
http://www.wiu.edu/computersciences

*Requirements for Instructor - Information Systems:*

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: A minimum of a Master's degree in information
systems or closely related field; prior teaching experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: All applicants satisfying the required
qualifications are encouraged to apply. Preference may be given to
candidates with any or all of the following:
a) Master's or Ph.D. in Information Systems
b) teaching experience in introductory information systems courses, systems
analysis and design, advanced use of spreadsheet and/or database
applications
c) relevant industry experience
d) business or computer science background
For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionally
accredited degree-granting institution of higher education (or equivalent
from an international accrediting body). Unless otherwise stated, the
degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.


Here is the link for online application:
https://wiu.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=149128


APPOINTMENT: August 18,2022

RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful applicant will teach a range of
information systems courses. This is a teaching position where the teaching
load is four courses per-semester with 12 contact hours per week.

RANK & SALARY:  Instructor. Negotiable, commensurate with experience.
Western Illinois University offers a competitive benefits package including
domestic partner benefits. For full benefit information visit:
http://www.wiu.edu/vpas/human_resources/benefits/.

* Additional Information:*

About WIU (wiu.edu/about/)

Since 1899, Western Illinois University has provided outstanding
educational opportunities to individuals in west central Illinois and well
beyond our region and state. WIU's traditional residential campus in
Macomb, Illinois, is the educational, cultural and athletic center of the
region, while the WIU-Quad Cities non-residential branch campus in Moline,
Illinois, is the only public university in the immediate Quad Cities region.

WIU-Macomb, IL (Student Population: 6,539): A traditional, residential
four-year campus offering a comprehensive slate of undergraduate and
graduate programs, including a doctorate in education, WIU-Macomb is
located in the heart of west central Illinois in Macomb. Amtrak provides
twice-daily service from Macomb to Chicago (and point in-between). Macomb
is located approximately 75 miles from the Quad Cities International
Airport (Moline, IL) and 70 miles from the Greater Peoria Regional Airport
(Peoria, IL).

WIU-Quad Cities (Student Population: 916): The only public university in
the Quad Cities area, WIU-QC offers select undergraduate and graduate
programs, including a doctorate in education and a doctorate in
environmental studies, at its metropolitan, non-residential campus in
Moline, IL.

WIU Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism (wiu.edu/dei)

Western Illinois University fosters respect, equity, and inclusion for all
students, faculty, and staff. WIU is committed to anti-racism,
anti-oppression, equity, social justice, and diversity. We value inclusion
as a core value and as an essential element of Western's public service
mission. WIU embraces individual uniqueness and a culture of inclusion that
supports broad and specific diversity initiatives. Western believes in the
educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society as integral
to the success of all individuals.

At WIU, we will:
Maintain a safe and secure environment for all members of our University
communities.
Educate and empower students, staff, and faculty to be social justice
advocates.
Provide curricula, programs, training, resources, and environments that
reflect and strengthen the diversity of our communities, and to elevate
cultural awareness and understanding.
Ensure fair, equitable, and inclusive access to University facilities,
programs, resources, and services.
Create inclusive and equitable policies and practices.
Diversify the University's workforce by assessing hiring practices to
attract, retain, and develop talented staff and faculty from diverse
backgrounds.
Address intergroup disparities through areas as representation, retention,
learning outcomes, and graduation rates.
Create a Universitywide diversity plan to ensure a continued commitment to
anti-racism, anti-oppression, equity, social justice, and diversity.

Academics (wiu.edu/academics)

More than 61 undergraduate degree programs, 40 graduate programs, two
doctoral programs and 13 post-baccaulaureate certificate programs prepare
students for a successful career after graduation.

Student Resources

There are more than 200 student organizations at Western that provide
social, academic, recreation, sports, service, and many other opportunities
for students to grow and learn, develop leadership skills, and much more.
Numerous concerts, lectures, films, dance performances, cultural events and
more are presented and performed each year, along with numerous major
theatrical and dance productions and studio shows, and a variety of
service-oriented projects and activities, all in a diverse and inclusive
campus environment. The Multicultural Center is home to four cultural and
resource centers: The Gwendolyn Brooks, Casa Latina, the Women's Center,
and the LGBT*QA Resource Center. These cultural and resource centers
promote WIU's goal of enhancing justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion
through educational programming and advocacy.

WIU Intercollegiate Athletics (wiu.edu/athletics)

The University's athletics program, based on the Macomb campus, sponsors 17
NCAA Division I intercollegiate men's and women's varsity sports. Football
competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision through
the Missouri Valley Football Conference; all other varsity sports compete
at the Division I level through The Summit League.


[image: email graphic] <http://www.wiu.edu/> *George Mangalaraj, PhD* |
Professor of Information Systems
School of Computer Sciences
Western Illinois University
Stipes Hall 447M | 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455