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Assistant Professor of Management Science and Information Systems

Employer
Pennsylvania State University
Location
Pennsylvania, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Nov 14, 2022

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Assistant Professor of Management Science and Information Systems

The Pennsylvania State University - Abington College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Management Science and Information Systems (MIS) within the growing portfolio of business degree programs.

Candidates must have an earned doctorate (or an earned doctorate by the date of appointment) in MIS, IS, Business Analytics, or related field in Business or Data Science, and evidence of an active and focused research program.

The candidate will teach three courses each semester: one course in-residence at Penn State Abington for its Business degree programs (in-person) and two courses online for Penn State's World Campus BSBIC program. The successful candidate should be able to teach introductory and advanced courses in MIS including, but not limited to, Business Analytics, Introduction to Data Analysis, and Business Data Management.

The curriculum is expected to emphasize the use of spreadsheet and database applications in business decision-making. The faculty member will have advising responsibilities and be expected to contribute to the college community through service activities. Opportunities for professional development and promotion are available and will be supported. The faculty member will have access to Penn State wide research resources and support. Opportunities to collaborate with and pursue funding alongside colleagues at Abington and other Penn State campuses are available and encouraged.

A commitment to excellence and innovation in undergraduate teaching and mentoring, both inside and outside the classroom, is also essential. Candidates who have experience teaching both lower-level and upper-division courses in their area of expertise are preferred. The ideal candidate will have experience working with diverse student populations and demonstrate interest in facilitating student/faculty research and mentoring.

The administration at Penn State Abington is committed to the development of faculty scholarship. The college has an established undergraduate research participant pool as well as several shared lab spaces and strong community partnerships. Internal funding is available for research purposes as well as faculty and student conference travel. Penn State Abington serves racially- and ethnically diverse students, first-generation college students, students from a range of socio-economic backgrounds, and a significant international student population. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all forms. To learn more about our institutional commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, please visit here, http://equity.psu.edu/diversity-statement. Applications will be reviewed beginning on November 15, 2022 with applications accepted until the position is filled.

To apply, submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a teaching statement, and three letters of reference. Application materials (except letters of reference) must be submitted online through psu.jobs. Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Letters of reference and inquiries about the search can be sent to Professor Kevin Mayhew (kmm730@psu.edu) and Dr. Nicole Stokes (nks5344@psu.edu), Chairpersons of the Search Committee. The Abington College is a four-year college of The Pennsylvania State University and is conveniently located near Philadelphia. For more information about the college, visit our website at: www.abington.psu.edu.



Apply online at https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Academic/job/Penn-State-Abington/Assistant-Professor-of-Management-Science-and-Information-Systems_REQ_0000036815-1

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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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