[AISWorld] Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Information Science and Technology at Missouri S&T

[Wang, Dawei]

Job Description:
Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S& T, formerly
University of Missouri-Rolla) Department of Business and Information
Technology seeks to fill a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in
Information Science & Technology beginning in Fall 2023. Preferred teaching
interests include business analytics, information visualization, financial
analytics, financial technology, cryptocurrency, blockchain, cloud
computing, UX, cybersecurity, data engineering, machine learning,
artificial intelligence, and/or Smart Factory.

The normal teaching load is two courses per semester. The candidate is
expected to provide high-quality instruction and research, participate in
developing the Information Science & Technology program in the department,
play a major role in the development of programs, advise students, and
establish and maintain professional relationships.

Minimum Qualifications:
• PhD or DBA in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a closely
associated academic area.
• Knowledge of Python and/or R.

Preferred Qualifications:
• PhD or DBA that meets the minimum qualifications and is from an
AACSB-accredited institution when the degree is from a business school.
• A background in finance.
• Evidence of excellence in teaching business analytics, information
visualization, financial analytics, financial technology, cryptocurrency,
blockchain, cloud computing, UX, cybersecurity, data engineering, machine
learning, artificial intelligence, Smart Factory, or related courses at
undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Experience in teaching online or distance classes.
• Commitment and demonstrable ability to be a productive scholar.
• Strong interest in research and teaching in business analytics,
information visualization, financial analytics, financial technology,
cryptocurrency, blockchain, cloud computing, UX, cybersecurity, data
engineering, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and/or Smart
Factory.
• Excellent communication and ability to work effectively with diverse
groups.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the sense of camaraderie necessary to
help us build a stronger culture of collaboration and collegiality.

Application Deadline:
The review of applications will begin on November 15, 2022.

ABD candidates with a definite completion date may be considered.
Interested candidates can find details of the application process at the
web address https://hr.mst.edu/careers/academic-employment/ (Job Listings
for Prospective Employees ->Job ID: 44477) and must submit all applications
through this site.

Applications should consist of:
• Cover letter outlining the applicant's philosophy and goals on teaching,
research, service, collegiality, and collaboration
• Current curriculum vitae that includes the applicant's record of
teaching, publications, grants, and advising
• Contact information for at least five references.
Information on the department is available at bit.mst.edu. Questions should
be directed to search committee chair, Dr. Li-Li Eng (engl at mst.edu).

About Missouri S&T:
Missouri S&T is one of the nation’s leading research universities with 98
degree programs in 39 disciplines. Founded in 1870 as the Missouri School
of Mines and Metallurgy, Missouri University of Science and Technology is
one of the top technological institutions in the nation and among the first
technological institutions established west of the Mississippi River. A US
News and World Report Top 100 national public university, Missouri S&T
serves 7,200 students and counts over 55,000 living alumni, including
world-famous astronauts, scientists, engineers, inventors, and business
leaders. S&T has three colleges: the College of the Arts, Sciences, and
Education; the College of Engineering and Computing; and the newly
established Kummer College of Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Economic
Development. Nearly 400 faculty offer 101 degree undergraduate and graduate
programs in business, engineering, science, computing, social sciences, and
the humanities.  Students entering S&T have an average ACT of 28.5, while
80% of all students are Missouri residents and 20% are first-generation

In 2020, alumnus Fred Kummer and his wife June donated $300M to create the
Kummer Institute of Student Success, Research, and Economic Development,
with three primary objectives: (1) elevate S&T’s reputation as an
educational and research organization, (2) create broad access to S&T’s
exceptional STEM and business programs through outreach to Missouri’s K-12
communities, and (3) drive economic development regionally, statewide, and
beyond. Missouri S&T is currently poised for dramatic achievement in these
areas as the vision of the Kummer family is brought to fruition.

Located about 100 miles southwest of St. Louis in the multicultural
community of Rolla, Missouri, S&T is an accessible, safe, and friendly
campus surrounded by Ozarks scenery.

Missouri S&T’s Department of Business and Information Technology, the
campus, and the greater University of Missouri System are deeply committed
to inclusion and valuing diversity.  Missouri S&T has undertaken a number
of initiatives to improve campus life and the work/life balance of its
faculty and staff (see http://hr.mst.edu).  Missouri S&T seeks to meet the
needs of dual-career couples. (Dual Career Partner Assistance Program)

Comments:
The final candidate is required to provide copies of official transcript(s)
for any college degree(s) listed in application materials submitted. Copies
of transcript(s) should be provided prior to the start of employment. In
addition, the final candidate may be required to verify other credentials
listed in application materials. Failure to provide official transcript(s)
or other required verification may result in the withdrawal of the job
offer. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a
criminal background check.

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Dawei “David” Wang, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of MIS
Department of Business and Information Technology
Kummer College of Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Economic Development
Missouri University of Science & Technology
Rolla, MO 65409