[AISWorld] Associate Professor Position in Information Systems at Washington State University

Tue Jan 10 13:39:40 EST 2023

The Department of Management, Information Systems and Entrepreneurship in the Carson College of Business at Washington State University Pullman, WA is seeking qualified candidates for one permanent tenure-track faculty position in Management Information Systems (MIS), based at our Pullman campus. We will consider candidates at the rank of associate professor.

Qualifications: An earned Ph.D. in MIS or closely aligned field from a nationally or internationally recognized university by the time of hire. Six years of experience of as an Assistant Professor or equivalent. Demonstrated successful record of scholarly research, as evidenced by copies of published articles, submitted manuscripts, and working papers targeted at publication in top-tier MIS journals. Evidence of excellence in teaching and a commitment to teaching effectiveness at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Preferred qualifications: Candidates should be capable of teaching a variety of undergraduate and graduate-level MIS courses in face-to-face and online settings utilizing active learning styles. We are open to a variety of MIS research areas and methodologies that complement our current capabilities, while staying within the behavioral research traditions. We are particularly interested in scholars whose work aligns with that of existing research faculty<http://directory.business.wsu.edu/#&filter.DirectoryTable.=----Management%2C%20Information%20Systems%2C%20and%20Entrepreneurship> and who have a record of working with doctoral students. An interest in research and/or teaching that advances equity, diversity, and inclusion of historically underrepresented communities and aligns with WSU's strategic plan is especially welcome.

Duties:  The successful candidate will be required to teach four MIS courses per year (typically two per semester), conduct high quality academic research, and make rank-appropriate service contributions to the Department, College, University, and community. The candidate will be expected to participate actively in the MIS Ph.D. program.

Term, Compensation and Support: The term of appointment is a nine-month academic year, beginning on August 16, 2023. Rank is at the associate professor level. Competitive salary and benefits with excellent retirement programs. Summer support is provided.

Department of Management, Information Systems, and Entrepreneurship (MISE):
The MISE Department provides an exceptional work environment with highly supportive colleagues actively engaged in quality research, teaching, and service. Information Systems is a core strength of the department and is a top priority at the Carson College of Business and Washington State University. The MISE Department includes 34 faculty (across 4 campuses) with substantial plans to grow the department and its core strength in information systems.

Carson College of Business:
The Carson College of Business<https://business.wsu.edu/> (CCB) enrolls more than 2,500 undergraduate students and 1,200 online MBA and Executive MBA students combined. The Online MBA program is currently ranked 12th by Poets and Quants and 18th by U.S. News and World Report. The college has 92 full-time faculty across its campuses and 75 staff. WSU has a set goal to advance the college's commitment to diversity and multiculturalism with respect to research, teaching and community outreach, incorporating relevant programs, goals, and activities. A strong global perspective is encouraged. To promote global awareness and capability for our students, the college also offers faculty-led study abroad programs<https://business.wsu.edu/next-carson-coug/study-abroad/faculty-led/> in Belize, China, Egypt, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Romania & Croatia, Spain Switzerland, and Thailand. In addition, CCB has invested in a state-of-the-art Center for Behavioral Business Research (CBBR), which opened in early 2010.

Washington State University:

Founded in 1890 in Pullman, WSU is the state of Washington's land-grant institution and one of the country's top public research universities.  WSU has an enrollment of over 31,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students and approximately 6,500 faculty and staff at its five campuses (Pullman, Spokane, Tri-Cities, Vancouver, and Everett), and online through its Global Campus. Unlike most multi-campus systems, WSU operates as an integrated university; thus, regardless of campus location, all MISE faculty are full members of the MISE department.  The business curricula at all five campuses are accredited as one curriculum by the AACSB (AACSB accreditation was renewed for five years in 2019).

WSU is a premier research institution, ranked as a "very high research activity" (R1) by the Carnegie Foundation, with ambitions to grow.  The university is currently pursuing its goal of becoming one of the nation's top 25 public research universities by 2030 through its "Drive to 25" or "D25" initiative. D25 is the University's highest strategic priority.

Pullman, WA:

Pullman, located in the rolling hills of the Palouse region, is ranked as one of the best cities to live in Washington State.  Pullman is eight miles from Moscow, Idaho, home to the University of Idaho, and is served by the Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport.  A video about Pullman can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjrF3GlyKSw.
Application Procedures:
For full consideration applicants must provide the following:

  1.  Cover letter addressing each of the qualification criteria
  2.  Curriculum vitae
  3.  Research statement
  4.  Teaching statement including recent teaching evaluations
  5.  Diversity, equity, and inclusion statement
  6.  Names and contact information of three references
Application materials should be submitted online no later than January 20, 2023 at https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/details/Associate-Professor--Tenure-Track----Carson-College-of-Business--Management--Information-Systems--and-Entrepreneurship_R-8323?jobFamilyGroup=7a7d62448767019c28e399bff8053d45. Review of applications will begin January 20, 2023.

Questions regarding the position can be addressed to Rob Crossler (rob.crossler at wsu.edu<mailto:rob.crossler at wsu.edu>), the search committee chair. Electronic submission of all materials is required.

Washington State University commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity. WSU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action educator and employer. Members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, Vietnam-era or disabled veterans, persons of disability, LGBTQ community members, and/or persons over age 40 are encouraged to apply. Accommodations for applicants who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act are available upon request. WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-US citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Services.

Robert E. Crossler
Department Chair | Associate Professor
Philip L Kays Distinguished Professorship in Information Systems
Management, Information Systems & Entrepreneurship
Carson College of Business  | Washington State University
442A Todd Hall | Pullman WA 99164-4743
509-335-5722  | rob.crossler at wsu.edu<mailto:rob.crossler at wsu.edu>
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