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Assistant/Associate Professor of Management Information Systems, College of Business

Employer
University of Montana
Location
Montana, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Jul 28, 2021

Job Details



The College of Business at the University of Montana – Missoula invites applications for a tenure-track position in Management Information Systems. We will consider candidates with a Ph.D. in MIS, IS, or Business (with MIS major emphasis) from an AACSB-accredited program.

In addition to the advanced degree, candidates must be committed to excellence in teaching and research. Candidates must possess an interest and/or demonstrated ability in teaching Data Analytics; Cyber Governance, Risk, and Controls; Cybersecurity; or Software as a Service. An active research agenda is required, and professional work experience in MIS is strongly preferred. Appointment to the rank of associate professor requires research publications and years of teaching service at an AACSB accredited institution commensurate with the rank of associate professor. Salary is dependent on qualifications and is comparable with peer universities in the region.

Undergraduate teaching will be in the university’s Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program. Graduate teaching will be in the Master of Science in Business Analytics and/or the MBA programs. Additional teaching opportunities exist in various micro-credential, certificate, and corporate programs.

The UM Management Information Systems programs consist of a bachelor’s degree and a Master of Science in Business Analytics. The undergraduate MIS degree is the largest major within the College of Business and is one of the most innovative academic units at the University of Montana. The MIS faculty take a collaborative and responsive approach to supporting the success of our students, including mentoring students and supporting their career development via our award-winning student chapter of the Management Information Systems Association. We pride ourselves on our rigorous and relevant curriculum, which prepares students for careers in technology implementation, technology risk and controls, advisory and consulting services, and cybersecurity management. We strive to create and maintain partnerships with technology and advisory firms in Montana and nationally to provide the best opportunities for our students.

The College of Business creates transformative, integrated, and student-centric learning experiences, propelling our students to make immediate and sustained impact on business and society. We nurture our students’ innate work ethic to develop confident problem solvers and ethical decision makers. We pursue thought leadership and collectively create opportunities for a better life for our students, faculty, and staff. The College is one of the largest professional academic units on campus and is accredited by the AACSB at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Position Details

Faculty: Management Information Systems Program

Title: Assistant Professor or Associate Professor

Position Type: Academic

Closing Date: Screening begins 9/3/2021; applications accepted until further notice or until the position is filled

Schedule: Full time academic year position beginning spring semester 2022 or fall semester 2022 in Missoula, MT

Entry Rate: Competitive salary range depending on experience

Benefits: Medical Insurance/Mandatory Retirement Contribution/Professional Development/Partial Tuition Waiver/Wellness

Primary Duties: Primary duties include teaching, scholarship, and service.



Qualifications:
  • Ph.D. in MIS, IS, or Business (with MIS major/emphasis) from a school accredited by AACSB International prior to the starting date of employment.
  • Teaching experience or interest
    • Data analytics
    • Cyber governance, risk, and controls
    • Cybersecurity
    • Software as a service
  • Demonstrated potential to publish or recent peer-reviewed journal publications in fields of expertise and an active, ongoing research agenda.
To learn more about the University of Montana, Missoula, and the State of Montana, please visit the links below.
Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to Offer of Employment. In accordance with University policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference - Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References - *References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing - Individual hiring departments at UM-M may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility - All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).


How To Apply

Priority Application Date: Thursday, September 2, 2021 by 11:59 PM (Mountain Time)

IMPORTANT: Complete applications received by the ‘Priority Application Date’ will be guaranteed consideration. Please do not send applications directly to the University of Montana College of Business. Applications sent directly to the College of Business will not be considered or forwarded to Human Resource Services. Only applications submitted through the UM online applicant system will be considered. No exceptions. For a full position description, list of materials & instructions to apply, visit https://umjobs.silkroad.com/

A complete application Includes:

  1. Letter of Interest – addressing your qualifications and experience related to the stated required skills for the position. A general letter salutation such as “Dear Search Committee” or “Dear Hiring Manager” is acceptable.
  2. Detailed Resume – listing education and describing work experience.
  3. Professional References – names and contact information for three (3) professional references.

Job Location Missoula, Montana, United States
Position Type Full-Time/Regular

Company

University of Montana.

At UM, we approach everything with creativity because that’s what this evolving world needs. We are stewards of this place, its history and our future. We are driving forward together, affecting change that is right for our place and people. We know of no better place than Montana and its university to make a lasting impact on the common good.

As Montana’s flagship university, we set a high bar for academic studies, creative accomplishments and scientific exploration which benefit our students, our community and the world at large.

The University draws a diverse, global population to Missoula – our home and the state’s second-largest city with about 80,000 residents – and helps cultivate an educated, engaged and vibrant community. Our students receive a world-class education in a broad range of subjects that include the arts, sciences, trades, graduate and postdoctoral study and professional training.

Our main campus, nestled in the heart of western Montana’s stunning natural landscape, spans 56 acres at the base of Mount Sentinel and along the Clark Fork River, and includes the park-like Oval at the center of campus, more than 60 architecturally unique buildings and a 25,200-seat football stadium. UM's 180-acre South Campus offers student housing, a golf course, soccer fields and an outdoor track facility. Missoula College occupies two sites, one just across the river from the main campus, and one on the southwest side of Missoula.

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