Information Systems Faculty | Temporary Full Time - non-tenure track (2023-2024 AY) Faculty

Posting Details

Position Details

Posting Number
I02084

Classification Title
Information Systems and Technology Management Faculty

Working Title
Information Systems Faculty | Temporary Full Time - non-tenure track (2023-2024 AY) Faculty International| I02084

Employee Group
Faculty

Bargaining Unit
APSCUF

Location
International

Department
Information Systems & Technology Management

Pay Rate

Employment Type
Temporary FT

Work Schedule

Location is China. Faculty teach 4 courses per semester; schedule depends on course times. Office hours across three days.

Position Summary Information

Position Summary

The Information Systems and Technology Management Department at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania invites applications to fill a full-time temporary faculty member – non-tenure track (Instructor or Assistant Professor rank depending on qualifications and experience) to join the faculty of the Information Systems (IS) program beginning August 2023.

The position will be located in China to teach in our established international program at our partner university. This is a temporary full-time position (non-tenure track) for the 2023-2024 AY.

The department is part of the School of Business and has a partnership with a university in China to which we offer our BS in information systems program. The School of Business is AACSB accredited, and includes a BS in Information Systems, five BSBA programs, and three graduate business programs ( MBA, MACC, and MSHIM ) which include several IS courses. Duties include:

1. Excellent classroom instruction, which may include online, traditional, and alternative instructional methods.
2. Scholarship that may involve undergraduate students.
3. Other duties that may be assigned.
   
   

The School of Business strongly supports diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we seek candidates who will contribute to the growth and development of a diverse campus community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicants must have a master’s degree in information systems or closely related field.

• Successful candidate be willing to teach overseas in China.

• Successful performance in an on-campus interview, including a teaching demonstration.

• Demonstrate teaching excellence and relevant teaching experience at the university level.

• Ability to effectively teach IS program courses face-to-face and online when required.

• Commitment to the education of diverse populations, perceived ability to work productively with students and colleagues, and engagement in appropriate research endeavors is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Highly qualified in the areas of interest to the department, including: data/business analytics, cyber security, databases, systems analysis, health information systems and cross-disciplinary collaboration, and other areas of IS will be entertained.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Date
02/21/2023

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Respect for Individuals in the Community

Slippery Rock University provides an environment that respects, encourages, and promotes the talents and contributions of all. Slippery Rock University values a community with a shared sense of purpose, where people demonstrate mutual respect and appreciation. Slippery Rock University values diversity that honors and includes all persons regardless of age, creed, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status in academic and extracurricular endeavor, in the working environment, and in the daily life of the university community.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, or veteran status in its programs or activities in accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Assistant Vice President of Human Resources and Compliance/Title IX Coordinator
008 Old Main Building
104 Maltby Avenue
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
724.738.2016

Special Instructions to Applicants

Graduate and undergraduate transcripts are required for this position. Applicants may upload either official or unofficial transcripts using the “Transcript” selection under Required Documents. Official transcripts will be required prior to appointment.

References will be collected as part of the hiring process. Please provide a list of three references, including their name, job title, institution and contact information in your application.

Recommended candidates will be required to complete criminal background check, including Act 34 Background Check and Act 151 (Child Abuse) Background Checks and Federal Criminal ( FBI ) clearance prior to appointment. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Full consideration will be given to applications received by March 31, 2023.

Please direct position related questions to:
Dr. Stephen Larson, Search Committee Chair
email: stephen.larson@sru.edu
Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * If hired for this position, will you be willing to teach in China?
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. Unofficial Transcripts
4. Unofficial Transcripts 2

Optional Documents

1. Teaching Philosophy
2. Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness (e.g. peer reviews, student evaluations, honors and awards, etc.)