[AISWorld] Tenure Track Position in Management Information Systems/Business Analytics, University of Minnesota Duluth

[Nik Rushdi Hassan]

*University* *of* *Minnesota* *Duluth*
*Labovitz School of Business and Economics*

*Department of Management Studies*

*Tenure* *Track* *Position* *in* *Management* *Information*
*Systems/Business* *Analytics*

(http://employment.umn.edu/)



*JOB TITLE: *Assistant Professor if the candidate has a doctoral degree;
Instructor if ABD

*APPOINTMENT START DATE: *Appointment begins August 19, 2024; classes begin
August 26, 2024

*APPLICATION REVIEW DATE: *Review of complete applications will begin on
November 6, 2023, and continue until the position is filled.

*JOB DESCRIPTION: *Full-Time, 9-month, tenure track position in the
Department of Management Studies in the area of Management Information
Systems/Business Analytics.


ABOUT THE POSITION:

The Labovitz School of Business and Economics (LSBE) at the University of
Minnesota Duluth (UMD) invites applications for a full-time, 9-month,
tenure track, faculty position in the area of Management Information
Systems/Business Analytics at the Instructor (if ABD)/Assistant Professor
level beginning Fall 2024. The individual hired for this position will have
responsibilities in teaching, research, and service. The individual will teach
undergraduate and graduate core and elective courses in Management Information
Systems and Business Analytics such as introduction to MIS, database
management, information security, and data visualization. Currently, the
teaching load is five sections (15 credits) per academic year. Future
teaching loads will be determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement
between the administration and the faculty union.

Typically, classes in LSBE are held in person. The individual is also
required to create knowledge and conduct research in the area of Management
Information Systems and/or Business Analytics resulting in its dissemination
through the publication of refereed articles in recognized journals. The
individual will be responsible for advising undergraduate students and
working with related student organizations and is expected to engage in
service activities with colleagues, the department, school, campus, community,
and professional organizations. We are a place-based institution and
expect faculty
to be present on campus and engage in person regularly in the life of the
school.



*Click here for a detailed Prospectus outlining this opportunity*
<https://sites.google.com/d.umn.edu/misbafacultyfall24>

ABOUT LSBE:

The Labovitz School of Business and Economics (LSBE) is
AACSB-International accredited
and housed in a state-of-the-art building. Approximately 1,700
undergraduate and graduate students are enrolled in the school’s programs.
There are 50+ full-time faculty members in four academic departments:
Accounting and Finance, Economics and Health Care Management, Management
Studies, and Marketing. The School offers Bachelor of Accounting, Bachelor
of Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts in Economics, and MBA degrees.
Regional outreach is accomplished primarily through the Bureau of Business
and Economic Research activities. Additional information about the School
and its programs can be found on LSBE’s website at http://lsbe.d.umn.edu.



Duluth, with a population of approximately 86,000 people, is located at the
head of beautiful Lake Superior. As a major shipping port, over 1,000
vessels from around the world pass under its iconic Aerial Lift Bridge,
annually. As a popular tourist destination, Duluth is visited by 6.5 million
people annually, accounting for a $950 million economic impact. Duluth is
also the hub for healthcare with two of the largest healthcare systems in
Northern Minnesota and is home to a thriving aviation industry. More
information about Duluth can be found at www.visitduluth.com.


QUALIFICATIONS: Required/Essential:

1.        Applicants must be ABD (with their doctoral dissertation defended
by December 1, 2024), or a doctoral degree from an accredited university
with a curricular emphasis in the field of Management Information Systems,
Business Analytics, or closely related fields. The applicant must have
completed a minimum of two years in residency during their program.

2.        Candidates must have experience as an instructor or teaching
assistant of at least one university-level course.

3.        Effective communication skills.

4.        Applicants must exhibit abilities, skills, and enthusiasm
consistent with teaching excellence and instructional innovation in the area
of Management Information Systems/Business Analytics.

5.        Strong evidence of potential for scholarship is essential. The
applicant must demonstrate empirical research skills appropriate for, and a
commitment to developing a research stream in the field of Management
Information Systems and/or Business Analytics.

6.        The candidate must be qualified as a Scholarly Academic (SA)
according to LSBE’s faculty qualification categories:

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Preferred:

1.        PhD in Management Information Systems and/or Business Analytics
from a school/college accredited by AACSB or EQUIS with a curricular
emphasis in the field of Management Information Systems/Business Analytics.

2.        Experience teaching Management Information Systems/Business
Analytics courses at the college level to a diverse group of students.

3.        Full-time industry work experience in MIS/BA related fields.

4.        Published in peer-reviewed journals in the Management
Information Systems/Business
Analytics area.

5.        Demonstrated ability to fulfill service responsibilities to
students, colleagues, the department, school, campus, community, and
professional organizations.

6.        Demonstrated ability to use a variety of teaching methods in a
classroom.

7.          Demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, and
inclusion.



*APPLICATION INFORMATION: *Applications must be submitted online. To apply
for this position, external applicants please visit
https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/358068 and internal applicants please visit
https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/int/358068



Applicants must upload *required documents* *as PDF attachments in the
employment system to fully complete an application:*

1.        Current Resume/curriculum vitae [follow prompt for additional
attachments after Resume section],

2.        Cover Letter/Letter of Interest

3.        Graduate transcripts (official or unofficial),

4.        A statement describing what you have done to support a diverse
community,

5.        Teaching evaluations completed by students are encouraged when
available.



Applicants must be able to demonstrate authorization to work in the United
States at the University of Minnesota-Duluth by the start date. Final
candidates may be asked to provide additional information. The Screening
Committee will begin its review of complete applications on November 6,
2023, and will continue until the position is filled.



Xin Liang, Chair-Screening Committee

Department of Management Studies, Labovitz School of Business and Economics
385A LSBE, 1318 Kirby Drive

Duluth, MN 55812

Phone: 218-726-6962; Fax: 218-726-7578
Email: xliang at d.umn.edu <xliang at d.umn.edu>



To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail
employ at umn.edu or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647).



Smoking, chewing tobacco and the use of electronic cigarettes is prohibited
on all UMD property, including indoor facilities, campus grounds, and
University vehicles.



If you have started receiving retirement annuity payments from the
Minnesota State
Retirement System (MSRS) or Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) your
eligibility for this position may be impacted. Please contact UM Benefits at
1-800-756-2363 for any eligibility limitations.


DIVERSITY AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and
inclusion in enriching its employees’ employment experience and supporting
the academicmission. The University is an equal opportunity educator and
employer and is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying
identities and backgrounds.



The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity
in its programs,
facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion,
national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance
status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender
expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu
.


EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successfully completing a
background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are
eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify
finalists from employment.

-- 
Nik Rushdi Hassan, Professor of MIS and Business Analytics
Labovitz School of Business and Economics
University of Minnesota Duluth
1318 Kirby Drive, LSBE 365P
Duluth MN 55812
Office Phone: (218) 726-7453
Fax: (218) 726-7578
Home Page: www.d.umn.edu/~nhassan
Email: nhassan at d.umn.edu
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/nikrushdi/