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Illinois Open Rank Tenured or Tenure Track Professor Position in Information Systems

  • 1.  Illinois Open Rank Tenured or Tenure Track Professor Position in Information Systems

    Posted 09-24-2018 21:15
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    UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN

    Gies College of Business

    Department of Business Administration

    Open Rank Tenured or Tenure Track Professor Position in Information Systems

     The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans <g class="gr_ gr_43 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Punctuation only-ins replaceWithoutSep" id="43" data-gr-id="43">and</g> individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit http://go.illinois.edu/EEO. To learn more about the University's commitment to diversity, please visit http://www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu.


    Applications are invited from qualified individuals for a full-time tenured or tenure-track position in Information Systems beginning August 2019, or negotiable after the closing date.  All faculty levels will be considered, but candidates should expect to have completed their doctoral degree by September 1, 2019. We seek candidates who have an active program of research and demonstrated teaching excellence in information systems. Chosen candidates will be expected to conduct research, teach, and perform service in this area. Preference will be given to candidates with specialization in the areas of business analytics, artificial intelligence, and data-driven management. Candidates who can mentor students from underrepresented populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Salary is competitive and commensurate with rank and experience.

    The University of Illinois offers an outstanding tradition of scholarship and a supportive environment for faculty development and excellence. The Gies College of Business at Illinois offers the MBA, iMBA, and specialized Masters' programs, as well as a highly ranked undergraduate program. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the Ph.D. program, in addition to one or more of the above programs.

    The faculty position is in the IS/OM/SCM area. The area comprises of scholars that do research and teach in Information Systems, Operations Management <g class="gr_ gr_50 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Punctuation only-ins replaceWithoutSep" id="50" data-gr-id="50">and</g> Supply Chain Management. We are a research-active group of faculty with expertise in domains ranging from healthcare IT, technology & governance, new product development, <g class="gr_ gr_41 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace" id="41" data-gr-id="41">eBusiness</g> strategy, social media platforms, and business analytics. As part of the larger Department of Business Administration, with leading scholars in areas of Strategy and International Business, Marketing, and Organizational Behavior, we offer a uniquely hospitable environment for interdisciplinary work, as well as the opportunity to work with talented doctoral students. We seek like-minded individuals who are committed to <g class="gr_ gr_49 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Grammar multiReplace" id="49" data-gr-id="49">be</g> engaged in <g class="gr_ gr_48 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Grammar only-ins replaceWithoutSep" id="48" data-gr-id="48">scholarship</g> of the highest caliber.  Additional information about the Department, our programs and faculty may be found at https://business.illinois.edu/ba/.

     In order to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by December 1, 2018. Applications received by November 1, <g class="gr_ gr_45 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Punctuation only-ins replaceWithoutSep" id="45" data-gr-id="45">2018</g> will be given first consideration. Interviews may take place and offers may be made before the closing date, but all applications received by the closing date will receive full consideration for an open position. 

    Applications and supplemental materials must be submitted online at https://go.illinois.edu/BUSIS_TT.

     Application materials must include a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, a sample publication and/or working paper, and evidence of past teaching success.  All applicants must submit names and contact information of three professional references.  For further information regarding application procedures, contact Rebecca Heid at business-bahr@business.illinois.edu or (217) 333-9396.

    The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks and other required pre-employment assessments on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer.

     

     



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    Michael Shaw
    Professor
    University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign
    Champaign IL
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