The Department of Information Systems (IS) at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire invites applications for a probationary tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The position will start August 20, 2012.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- teach nine IS credits per semester serving IS majors, minors, certificate seekers, and/or MBA students;
- publish IS-related research in refereed journals;
- provide advising to IS students; and
- engage in service to the university, community, and the IS profession.
Qualifications
- Applicants must have an earned doctorate in information systems (IS) or a closely related field from an accredited university.
- ABDs who are otherwise qualified may also apply; however, completion of the doctorate is required by the end of the first semester of employment.
- Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and advising IS students and in conducting IS-related research is required.
- Applicants must show that they are team players who will contribute collegially to the College of Business and the IS Department.
- Salary and rank are commensurate with experience.
Preferences:
- Experience in object-oriented business software engineering, systems analysis and design, computer networking and security, database management, and/or IS project management will be considered an asset.
- The ability to enhance diversity and serve as a role model and mentor for women and/or minorities within the department will also be considered an asset.
The Department and College:
Enjoying an outstanding reputation among businesses across the Upper Midwest since its establishment in 1983, the IS Department is one of four academic departments in the university's AACSB-accredited college of business. The department hosts six of the college's 50 faculty and 300 of the college's 2,000 undergraduate majors and minors. The department also participates in the College's 200-student MBA program. The college houses the state-of-the-art Cargill Technology Lab, Cargill Technology Collaboration Center, and Hormel Team Room.
Application Procedure
To apply, submit the following:
- letter of application
- copy of all graduate transcripts
- curriculum vita
- summary of course evaluations
- Names and contact information for three references will be required later in the process.
Application materials (electronic applications in docx or pdf format preferred) should be submitted to:
Dr. Thomas S.E. Hilton, Chair
Department of Information Systems
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI 54702-4004
Email: hiltonts@uwec.edu
To ensure consideration, completed applications must be received by March 3, 2012. However, screening will continue until the position is filled.
A criminal background check will be required prior to employment.
To learn more, visit the Web site: www.uwec.edu/employment
