[AISWorld] Assistant Professor Position in Information systems (University of Nevada, Reno)

[Amir Talaei-Khoei]

University of Nevada, Reno:  Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Position

The Department of Information Systems in the College of Business at the University of Nevada, Reno (Nevada), invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level.  The appointment will begin in August 2023.

We are seeking an academic professional who will conduct and publish research related to information systems in peer-reviewed journals that are ranked highly  (for example, please reference https://abdc.edu.au/research/abdc-journal-quality-list/).  Successful candidates are dynamic and passionate teachers capable of explaining advanced computer concepts to undergraduate and graduate (master's degree) students. Candidates should be able to develop and teach courses in two or more of the following areas:  cybersecurity, data analytics, digital transformation, programming, web development, systems analysis and design, IS policy/strategy, change management, project management, or database management.  Responsibilities of the position include teaching undergraduate and graduate classes, producing quality publications in prestigious peer-reviewed journals, and participating in university and other professional service activities.

The Department of Information Systems is located in the College of Business at the University of Nevada, Reno. The department has a collegial and collaborative working environment that supports both student and faculty success. The College of Business at Nevada is accredited by the AACSB for both its business and accounting programs.  The College encourages and supports a balanced work environment of scholarship, teaching, service and professional engagement.  The college offers strong and cohesive undergraduate and graduate degree programs.  The college also offers an MBA and other specialized master's degrees, two of which are offered by the Department of Information Systems:  an MS in Information Systems and a fully online MS in Business Analytics.  Both master's degrees are STEM programs.  The MS in Information Systems offers two different emphases - one in data analytics and the other in information systems management.  The college has doctoral programs in Economics, Management and Finance in which faculty from Information Systems can participate.  Faculty from different disciplines in the college work together to study exciting and challenging topics, resulting in interdisciplinary publications and new course content.  Faculty in the College of Business also collaborate on research with faculty across the university campus in such diverse areas as medicine, health sciences, computer science and engineering, and political science.  Information about the college is available here:  https://www.unr.edu/business.

The University of Nevada, Reno (Nevada) - founded in 1874 as Nevada's first institution of higher education - is notable for its leading research status as an R1 institute. UNR is ranked in the top tier of the "best national universities" by U.S. News and World Report. As a land-grant doctoral-degree granting university, Nevada provides outstanding learning, discovery and engagement programs that serve the economic, social, environmental and cultural needs of the citizens of Nevada, the nation, and the world.  The University enjoys a Carnegie Classification(tm) of R1 as one of most research-intensive universities in the US.  Information about the university is available here:  https://www.unr.edu/.

Located where the Sierra Nevada meets the high desert of the Great Basin, the University's verdant, 290-acre campus is in Reno, Nevada.  Reno has been called America's adventure place for its scenic beauty.  Crystal clear Lake Tahoe is a 45-minute drive to the west, the barren Black Rock Desert (home to the Burning Man festival) is a 2-hour drive to the Northeast, and Yosemite National Park is a 3-hour drive to the South.  This diverse geography offers outstanding opportunities for hiking, camping, mountain biking, and boating.  In addition, there are many world class skiing areas within an hour's drive.  Reno offers many cultural entertainment opportunities, including theater companies, a chamber orchestra and a symphony orchestra. There is an international airport located in Reno.   San Francisco is a 4-hour drive or 40 minute flight to the west.

Qualifications

For Appointment at Assistant Level

Required: Ph.D. in information systems or closely related discipline from an accredited university.  PhD must be completed by appointment date.

Preferred:  Work experience as a professional in information systems; teaching experience at the university level; and/or peer-reviewed publications in information systems.

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its students and employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, and sexual orientation, or genetic information, gender identity, or gender expression. The University of Nevada, Reno employs only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Women, under-represented groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Application Process
Applications should include:

1)  Cover letter describing your interest in a position at the University of Nevada, Reno along with your ability to meet the requirements discussed in the job description;
2)  Vita;
3)  Names, titles, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references;
4)  Teaching evaluation(s) from university-level course(s) (preferably from a course taught in one of the specialty areas listed on the job description); and
5)  Brief statement (one page maximum) about how you would contribute toward our mission of creating a culturally inclusive environment in the role for which you are applying.

Inquiries will be treated confidentially.  If you have questions about the position, please contact Dr. Amir Talaei-Khoei (atalaeikhoei at unr.edu<mailto:atalaeikhoei at unr.edu>).

All applications must be submitted electronically.

No applications will be accepted via regular mail or email.

The position is open until filled. Employment is contingent upon the university's verification of credentials and successful completion of a criminal background check. Hiring is contingent upon availability of funding.  The initial review of applications will begin in March, 2023.