Assistant Professor in Management Information Systems, Department of Informatics

Department

Informatics

Job Posting Title

Assistant Professor in Management Information Systems, Department of Informatics

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications: A Ph.D. with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Management Information Systems or a related discipline or equivalent relevant professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Management Information Systems 

Sponsorship is not available for this position. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Tenure-track faculty at Fort Hays State University generally allocate their efforts across three core areas: Instruction (60%), scholarship (20%), and service (20%). 

Instruction: Faculty members typically teach four courses each semester, including both on-campus and on-line courses. Faculty members advise graduate students, mentor graduate and undergraduate students, as well as supervise independent study students. 

Scholarship: The Department of Informatics recognizes various forms of scholarship, including discovery, integration, application, and teaching. Collaborative publications, especially in partnership with students, are encouraged and valued. The successful candidate for this position should show a strong commitment to scholarship in management information systems. They should also be capable of articulating a clear scholarly research agenda. 

Service: Faculty members are expected to contribute to the University, the College of Business and Entrepreneurship, the Department of Informatics, the region, and their profession through service activities. Service activities might include, but not be limited to, serving on departmental, college, or university committees, or acting as a campus organization sponsor. Active participation in these areas is an integral part of the role, as it helps strengthen our institution and fosters a sense of community both within and beyond Fort Hays State University. 

Courses Taught: 

The faculty member in this position may have an opportunity to teach undergraduate or graduate courses in areas that include: 

• Information Systems Design and Analysis
• Data Analytics 
• Data Visualization 
• Database Management Systems 
• Enterprise Systems 
• IT Project Management 
• Information Systems for Management 
• Business Processes and Workflows 
• Business Intelligence 
• Artificial Intelligence for Business 

Faculty are also encouraged to develop or modify courses to allow students to engage with emerging trends. 

Salary Range:

Faculty salaries are 90% of current College and University Professional Association (CUPA) averages by rank and discipline. The annual salary for this 9-month appointment will depend on the rank and experience of the successful candidate.

Application Process: 

Applications must be submitted electronically at: https://fhsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CAREERS. Applications submitted by post or e-mail will not be reviewed. 

The candidate must submit one PDF document containing: 

• Cover Letter addressing how applicants experience aligns with duties and, if no teaching experience is demonstrated, how the applicant expects to quickly develop effective teaching practices. 
• Curriculum Vitae. 
• A 150-word maximum statement explaining how the candidate could help the Department of Informatics perform civic and community engagement that is professionally related to the MIS discipline. 
• Contact information for three professional references including e-mail, phone and the nature of the association with the applicant. 

Rank:

Assistant Professor 

Appointment Date:

January or August 2025 

Screening Deadline:

Screening of candidate applications will begin on or soon after October 31, 2024. Candidates that apply after screening has begun might not be considered. 

Benefits:

Competitive benefits package. More information can be reviewed on-line at: https://www.fhsu.edu/humanresourceoffice/Prospective-Employees/ 

Inquiries: 

contact: Kevin Shaffer, Interim Chair 

Department of Informatics 

Fort Hays State University 

600 Park St. 

Hays, KS 67601 

Phone: 785-628-5373 

Email: [email protected] 

Web: http://www.fhsu.edu/informatics 

About the Department: 

The Department of Informatics, located in Hammond Hall at Fort Hays State University is notable for its innovative culture and successes. The Department was built upon the theme of the movement and use of information. It has grown strongly over the last decade due to the quality of instruction in serving students and has substantial industry support. FHSU Informatics currently instructs undergraduate academic concentrations in: Web and Mobile Application Development; Computer Networking and Telecommunications, Health Informatics, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, and Digital Media Production and Journalism. It offers multiple emphases in the Master of Liberal Studies and Master of Professional Studies degrees as well as a BBA and MBA in Management Information Systems. The Informatics Department currently serves more than 500 undergraduate majors and approximately 75 graduate students. The Informatics Department has quality facilities including multiple video and audio studios, multiple video editing bays, a music recording studio, web development labs, computer networking/telecommunications labs, and graduate research labs. All classrooms are mediated with built-in computing, Internet access, multi-media tools, and projection screens. Teaching, research, and creative equipment and software is typically state-of-the art. More information can be found at www.fhsu.edu/informatics. 

About the College: 

The Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship (RCOBE) offers business undergraduate degree programs and curricula in Management, Entrepreneurship, HRM, Marketing, Tourism & Hospitality Management, Accounting, Management Information Systems, Business Education, Finance, and International Business & Economics. Additionally, RCOBE offers a variety of graduate degrees and concentrations including a Master of Business Administration, as well as Master of Professional Studies degrees in HRM, Cybersecurity, Web & Mobile App Development and Computer Networking. 

Community of Hays

FHSU is located in Hays, a vibrant college town of approximately 20,000, located halfway between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70. Hays is the regional center for education, health care, professional services, shopping, culture, and recreation for the western half of Kansas. The community boasts excellent recreational programs and facilities, including the comprehensive Center for Health Improvement, Hays Aquatic Park, Smoky Hill Country Club, Hays Municipal Golf Course, and extensive walking, running, and biking trails. Hays is within 45 minutes of two large lakes that offer great opportunities for boating, fishing, and camping. The Hays Municipal Airport provides connecting service to Denver with several flights daily. The Hays community is home to excellent Pre-K and K-12, public and private schools. With over 60 restaurants, major retail outlets, a low unemployment rate, and very short commute times, the city provides a safe, welcoming, low-cost, high-quality living environment for the residents who call “Hays, America” home.

Notice of Non-discrimination – Fort Hays State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

Background Check: Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.

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