The College of Business Administration (CoBA) at the University of Missouri–St. Louis (UMSL) is seeking a Tenure Track Assistant Professor to join our collaborative and dedicated faculty in the department of Information Systems and Technology (IST). CoBA is accredited by the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) in both business and accounting.
The IST Department offers… bachelor’s and master’s degrees in IST and Cybersecurity. Certificates and minors are also available. Courses are offered in both 100% online and in-person/hybrid modalities. The department currently serves more than 400 students across different program offerings. The department’s degree programs are part of the scope of the College’s AACSB accreditation. Additionally, the department maintains a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) designation by the National Security Agency (NSA) for its cybersecurity programs. The department and college offer excellent opportunities for cross-disciplinary research collaborations, professional development, and work-life balance in the vibrant community of St. Louis. The department thrives by being student-centered and is advised by an active industry Advisory Board. Candidates can learn more about the department and programs at ist.umsl.edu and about CoBA at umsl.edu/business.
In addition to strong research and teaching, faculty are expected to actively participate in mentoring students and providing career guidance. Faculty are expected to actively engage with current departmental student-facing activities and demonstrate initiative to create exciting learning and career-centered opportunities for students. College and University committees, task forces, and other activities for furthering UMSL’s public land grant mission are also avenues for satisfying service expectations.
Application Process: Review of applications will begin August 30th, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed via video conference in early September followed by a second round of interviews in mid to late September. The final group of candidates will be invited for Campus Visit in mid to late October 2024, before an offer is made. Candidates must be able to attend the campus visit, in person.
Applicants should address all requirements by uploading the following:
1. A cover letter describing their fit for the position across, research, teaching, and service as described above. In addition, candidates should address how their experiences and expertise align with the UM System Values Statement (see below).
2. A curriculum vitae.
3. A statement of research interests and program(s).
4. A teaching philosophy statement reflecting your experience with and/or ability to support the success of students from diverse and non-traditional backgrounds.
5. Teaching evaluations.
6. Names and contact information of three references (letters of recommendation and reference checks will be requested of finalists, later).
Salary and benefits: Commensurate with experience and qualifications. The University of Missouri-St. Louis provides excellent medical, retirement, and other benefits to full-time employees (http://www.umsl.edu/services/hrs/careers/faculty.html).
Join our team! We seek colleagues who are committed to our mission to transform lives.
Values Commitment We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.
In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.
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Contact Dr. Shaji Khan, Associate Professor and Chair of the Search Committee ([email protected]) or Dr. Dinesh Mirchandani, Professor and Chair of the Department of Information Systems & Technology ([email protected]) APPLY: Job Posting and Application Link (Job ID: 52719
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