Assistant Professor- Information Systems

Position Number 003013

Functional Title Assistant Professor- Information Systems

Position Type Tenure Stream

Position Eclass FC – Faculty 9 month Non Leave earn

University Information 

UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students, and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit 

The mission of the Department of Information Systems and Supply Chain Management (ISSCM) is to provide high-quality programs in information systems and supply chain management. We achieve this by integrating quality education with relevant research and professional service for industry and academe. This endeavor produces principled leaders and exceptional problem solvers with an innovative mindset and a commitment to improve and sustain organizations in a global environment and the communities in which they live.

The ISSCM Department comprises faculty in the Information Systems and Supply Chain Management/Operations areas. As of fall 2023, the Department served 410 undergraduate students and 159 graduate students, most of them in the MS in Information Technology & Management (MSITM) program or its stackable certificates in cyber security, business analytics, or supply chain management. Starting Fall 2024, MSITM concentrations and corresponding stackable certificates in Generative AI for Business, Cloud Computing and Security Analytics, and Supply Chain Analytics have been added. The ISSCM Department has an active Ph.D. program in Information Systems. All programs, including the BS in ISSCM, MSITM, and IS Ph.D. programs are offered online and in person. All ISSCM offerings are well aligned with SAS, SAP, and Red Hat, offering a pathway for the students to independently gain industry certifications. The department has active teaching and research relationships with several organizations with a presence in the region including Cone Health, Volvo Trucks North America, VF Corporation as well as multiple regional logistics and transportation organizations located in the area. Our faculty members are active in research and have published in such journals as Information Systems Research,MIS Quarterly, Journal of Management Information Systems, Management Science, Production and Operations Management, Journal of Cleaner Production, Decision Sciences, and other very high-quality journals. Faculty members in the Department have received external funding from agencies such as the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Department of Labor, and the North Carolina Department of Transportation.

The Bryan School of Business and Economics has 4,100 undergraduate and graduate students and 127 full- and part-time faculty members housed in six departments. Women comprise 46.7 percent of the School’s faculty and 29.1 percent are from underrepresented ethnic groups (UREG); the School is striving to improve both percentages. The Bryan School graduates more Black/African American undergraduate business students, and the combination of Black/African American and Hispanic undergraduate business students, than ANY university in North Carolina and has a strong placement rate and salary.

Accredited in both business and accounting by AACSB, the Bryan School is the recipient of many rankings, honors, and accolades. Additionally, in recent years its tenure-stream faculty members averaged 2 to 3 peer-reviewed journal articles each, among them 15-20 in FT50 journals plus another 20-25 in other 4 or 4* journals (CABS AJG), in addition to books and grants. More information about the School may be found at https://bryan.uncg.edu/. The Bryan School has two dedicated recording studios and two dedicated HyFlex (studio) classrooms to support its extensive asynchronous online offerings and the growing opportunity for synchronous online offerings.

Position SummaryThe Department of Information Systems and Supply Chain Management (ISSCM) in the Bryan School of Business at the University of North Carolina Greensboro (UNCG) invites applications, expressions of interest, and nominations for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor rank in Information Systems. The position will commence on August 1, 2025.

We expect the selected candidate to be able to teach both core and elective courses in information systems and business analytics or cybersecurity at the undergraduate and graduate levels, ensuring that there is an appropriate level of technical content. Additionally, elective courses are likely to be in areas such as business analytics, cyber security, generative AI, database management, networking, and telecommunication. As per AACSB accreditation standards, there is an expectation that the candidate’s research is tied to her or his teaching area and one or more key elements of our mission (problem-solving, innovation, globalization, sustainability, diversity, economic impact, and ethics), while also participating in department initiatives and hands-on projects.

• Minimum Qualifications
• Applicants should hold a Doctorate from an AACSB or EQUIS-accredited school with a specialization in Information Systems OR Information Science and Technology OR another closely related discipline.
• ABDs who are assured of completion by August 1, 2025, may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Candidates should show promise of publishing in mainstream top-tier Information Systems journals, such as found in the FT50 or CABS Academic Journal Guide at the 4 and 4* levels.
• A minimum of one (1) year of teaching experience in IT and business analytics, as well as evidence of successful high-quality refereed journal scholarship, will be considered positively.

Tenure Status Tenure Track

Special Instructions to Applicants 

For consideration, applicants should submit:

• Letter of Interest
• The most recent CV
• List of at least three (3) professional references. The list should include name, institution, type of reference, email address, and telephone number for each.
• Research samples
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness

Applicants must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. The application must be completed in full detail for your qualifications to be considered. Applications are not successfully submitted until an online confirmation number has been received at the end of the application process.

Recruitment Range Commensurate with experience

Org #-Department Info Sys and Supply Chn Mngmt – 11806

Job Open Date 06/21/2024

For Best Consideration Date

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

FTE 1.000

Type of Appointment Permanent

Time Limited Duration

Number of Months per Year 9

FLSA

Physical Effort Reading – F, Writing – F, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures – O, Hearing – F, Talking – F

Work Environment Inside – C

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