Assistant Professor - IT Supply Chain Management - 16831
- Employer
- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
- Location
- Wisconsin, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Dec 21, 2020
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Business & Management, Management, Science, Technology & Mathematics, Computer Sciences & Technology
- Employment Type
- Full Time
ATTENTION:
The IT Supply Chain Management department within the College of
Business and Economics at the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
seeks an Assistant Professor.
This is a full-time position with the anticipated start date of
August 2021.
JOB DETAILS:
The successful candidates will be able to teach undergraduate and
graduate level courses in information technology and especially
Cybersecurity as part of the Master of Cybersecurity, Master of
Business Administration, and Information Technology Bachelor of
Business Administration degree programs. The candidate will also be
expected to pursue an active research agenda that engages
undergraduate and graduate students, results in publications and
contributes to advancing the department, university, the
profession, and society. The candidate will also be expected to
participate in service activities and embrace the principles of
diversity and inclusion as a member of the university
community.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ph.D. or other terminal degree from an AACSB accredited institution or its equivalent in Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field such as Computer Science or Computer Engineering is required
- ABD candidates may apply but must have their degree completed by the contract start date in August 2021; if not, they will be hired on a one-year contract with the understanding that their degree will be completed before January 2022 in advance of their first scheduled review
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching with an emphasis on promoting the success of undergraduate students, clear evidence of scholarly potential, commitment to working with diverse populations and serving as active member of the university community
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills
- Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
- Salary is commensurate with academic preparation and experience
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Full-Time teaching responsibilities include teaching graduate and
undergraduate courses in the information technology and
Cybersecurity domains, such as Cyber resilience, data-driven
security, ethical hacking and offensive security, information
assurance and audit, IT risk management, disaster recovery and
business continuity, data networking and cloud computing, critical
and industrial infrastructure security, business analytics,
business process management, and programming. Research expectations
include peer-reviewed journal articles, case studies, books (book
chapters), and other intellectual contributions defined in the CoBE
Faculty Handbook. In addition, faculty members serve as
advisors/mentors to students and are encouraged to engage students
in undergraduate research or other scholarly and creative
activities. Service responsibilities include committee service at
the departmental, college, and university levels as well as
participation in community organizations as relevant to the
candidate’s expertise and interest. Faculty at UW-W may be required
to teach traditional, online, and/or in a hybrid/hyflex format, or
courses in the evenings or on weekends. Faculty may also elect to
teach New Student Seminar or University Learning Communities, or
participate in other programs geared toward improving to student
success.
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION:
The Department of Information Technology and Supply Chain
Management ( http://www.uww.edu/cobe/itscm )
is one of the seven departments in the College of Business and
Economics ( http://www.uww.edu/cobe ). There are
19 full-time faculty and staff members supporting nearly 400
undergraduate majors and 100 undergraduate minors with emphases in
business analysis, data analytics, networking and security, and
project management. The College of Business and Economics at the
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is the largest business school
in the state of Wisconsin. The College enrolls over 4,700 business
undergraduate students with over 30 majors/emphases in the 2019-20
academic year. Graduate programs offered include Masters of
Business Administration (with 11 unique emphases), Masters of
Professional Accountancy, Masters of Science in Finance, Masters in
Environmental Safety and Health, Master of Business Analytics,
Master of Cybersecurity and Doctorate of Business
Administration.
Cybersecurity Center for Business at
UW-Whitewater
UW-Whitewater is home to a Cybersecurity Center for Business (CCB)
. The CCB offers cybersecurity education, training, and resources
for businesses, educational institutions, and governments. Under
the collaboration of CCB and cybersecurity faculty, UW-Whitewater
has been awarded two significant federal grants worth over 3
million dollars in total. The Department of Defense (DoD) grant on
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) will provide
training for the auditors and certifiers of the CMMC - the DoD’s
assessment and certification program - to ensure appropriate
cybersecurity controls for DoD contractors in Wisconsin. The
Department of Labor (DoL) grant on cybersecurity apprenticeship
plans to train about 1,200 apprentices (with a focus on veterans,
veteran spouses, and minorities) and place them in Wisconsin
companies or organizations over 4 years. A good amount of them are
expected to continue studying cybersecurity at 2-year technical
colleges or 4-year colleges, including UW-Whitewater. Note that
these grant-funded projects, along with the anticipated future
CCB-led grant projects, will provide resources in instruction and
practice for the faculty in the Cybersecurity academic
programs.
CAMPUS INFORMATION:
Founded in 1868, UW–Whitewater is one of eleven comprehensive
universities in a public higher education system that also includes
two doctoral institutions and a statewide Extension. In the fall of
2018, as a result of the University of Wisconsin System’s
restructuring of the state’s 13 two-year campuses formerly known as
UW Colleges, UW–Rock County began operating as a branch campus of
UW–Whitewater under the new name of University of
Wisconsin–Whitewater at Rock County. Together, these campuses form
a preeminent academic institution driven by the pursuit of
knowledge, powered by a spirit of innovation, and focused on
transforming lives. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Main
Campus and Rock County Campus are located conveniently near
Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, and thus offers the advantage of
beautiful small-town environments with easy access to the cultural
and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas.
The Warhawk family — led by caring faculty and staff — is devoted
to student success within a broad range of academic programs.
UW-Whitewater has a special mission within the UW System to serve
students with disabilities and, as such, embraces the principles of
universal design and is one of the most accessible campuses in the
state. The campuses have more than 200 student organizations and
UW-Whitewater is a Division III NCAA university. UW-Whitewater is
committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally and ethnically
diverse campus environment, building a diverse faculty and staff
with expertise and interest in serving students with diverse needs,
backgrounds, ethnicities, abilities and other distinct
characteristics in respectful, sensitive and understanding ways.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an Equal Opportunity and
Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks and encourages
applications from women, people of color, persons with
disabilities, and veterans.
ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campus
University of Wisconsin System ( https://www.wisconsin.edu ).
Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate
in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In
response to a public records request, the University will not
reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in
writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate
will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).
Per Regent Policy Document 20-19, University of Wisconsin System
Criminal Background Check Policy and UW System Administrative
Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies, UW-Whitewater requires criminal
background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal
background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.
All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they
have been found to have engaged in, are currently under
investigation for, or left employment during an active
investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or
sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks,
these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also
be asked.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees
be active participants in following applicable safety rules and
regulations including necessary training and drills.
For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime
statistics/annual Security Report, see http://www.uww.edu/asfr . If you
would like a paper copy of the report please contact the
UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.
To learn more about UW-Whitewater's competitive benefits packages
go to our: ALEX webpage,
which is our interactive benefits decision support tool.
SPECIAL NOTES:
UW-Whitewater embraces AAC&U’s LEAP principles ( http://www.uww.edu/leap ) and
emphasizes student, staff and faculty participation in High-Impact
Practices ( https://www.aacu.org/resources/high-impact-practices
). The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs ( http://www.uww.edu/orsp ) provides
support for faculty scholarly and creative activities as well as
other opportunities to apply for reassigned time and/or other
resources to support research activities. UW-Whitewater faculty and
staff also have access to technology transfer and research
resources provided by WiSys ( https://www.wisys.org ).
The University of Wisconsin System is engaged in a Title and Total
Compensation (TTC) project to redesign job titles and compensation
structures. As a result of the TTC project, official job titles on
current job postings is targeted to be implemented mid-2021. Job
duties and responsibilities will remain the same. For more
information please visit:
https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/title-and-total-compensation-study/
The University of Wisconsin–Whitewater has authority to implement
temporary workforce reduction and cost saving measures to address
financial challenges resulting from the COVID-19 crisis, consistent
with Wisconsin law and Board of Regents, UW System, and
UW–Whitewater policy and procedure.
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:
Applications received by January 15, 2021 are
ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date
may be given consideration at the discretion of the search
committee. The most qualified applicants will be invited to
participate in the next step of the selection process.
If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are
unable to complete the application online due to a disability or
system problem, please contact us at (262) 472-1072 or hrstudent@uww.edu .
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Balaji Sankaranarayanan
Search Committee Chair
Associate Professor of Information Technology
Information Technology and Supply Chain Management
262-472-5467
sankarab@uww.edu
TO APPLY:
Only complete application packages will be considered. This
includes online submission of the following documents:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vita
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Name and contact information for three professional references
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Student Evaluations of teaching (if available)
- Example of research (optional)
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