Assistant Professor of Information & Decision Sciences

Assistant Professor of Information & Decision Sciences

The Department of Information and Decision Sciences in the Franklin P. Perdue School of Business at Salisbury University (SU) is accepting applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor, Information and Decision Sciences.  This is a full-time, tenure-track position expected to begin in August 2024.

Area of Specialization: Information Systems, Business Analytics

Primary Duties: Teach undergraduate and potentially graduate courses in the areas of specialization; normal teaching load is 3 courses per semester. Engage in active scholarship and professional development. Fulfill other duties expected of a faculty member such as student advising, service to the profession, committee assignments and utilize effective teaching methods to enhance the success of diverse learners.

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. or ABD in Information Systems or a closely-related field from an AACSB accredited institution. If ABD, doctoral degree must be completed before date of hire. Experience or demonstrated potential as an innovative teacher with strong instructional skills in the area of specialization. Proven record of, or potential for, publication in high-quality refereed journals.

Preferred Qualifications:  Experience with Enterprise Information Systems, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be a plus.

Applications received by September 30, 2023 will receive first consideration. The position will remain open until filled. Appointment is expected to begin August 2024 and is contingent upon verification of eligibility to work in the U.S. Please visit our website http://www.salisbury.edu/HR/careers/ to apply online. See the FAQs of the Online Employment Application System for more information and instructions. 

To be considered an applicant, you must apply online and submit the following: 1) A letter of interest;

2) curriculum vitae; 3) teaching philosophy; 4) research statement; and 5) the names and contact information of at least three professional references. Questions about the position should be directed to the search chair, Dr. Gene Hahn at edhahn@salisbury.edu.

This position is based in Salisbury, MD. Salisbury University is a member of the University System of Maryland. It is a regionally accredited four-year comprehensive institution offering 58 distinct graduate and undergraduate programs. Founded in 1925, Salisbury University features a beautiful campus close to ocean beaches and the Chesapeake Bay and 2-3 hours from the metropolitan areas of Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Norfolk. SU is consistently ranked among the nation’s top colleges and ‘best values’ by U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, and other publications. SU has 416 full-time faculty members serving a student population of approximately 8700.

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