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Faculty Position - Business Analytics, Assistant Professor, Lee Business School, University of Nevada Las Vegas

  • 1.  Faculty Position - Business Analytics, Assistant Professor, Lee Business School, University of Nevada Las Vegas

    Posted 08-27-2019 20:31

    The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Business Analytics, Assistant Professor, Lee Business School [R0117983]

    PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

    Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 31,000 students and more than 3,900 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 136,000 degrees, producing more than 120,000 alumni around the world. UNLV   is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine.  UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.  For more information, visit us on line at:  http://www.unlv.edu

    ABOUT THE COMMUNITY: UNLV is located in the vibrant and growing city of Las Vegas, a metropolitan area that boasts one of the most connected airports in the world. Las Vegas hosts over 41 million tourists per year, accommodates over 22,000 conventions and is home to fifteen of the world's 25 largest hotels. The Las Vegas Metropolitan area has a population of over 2.1 million people, yet has a relatively low cost of living compared to other metropolitan areas of its size. With the addition of the Golden Knights hockey team, and the move of the Raiders to Las Vegas, the city now has two professional sports teams. Referred to as the "Entertainment Capital of the World" very few cities can compete with the number, size and quality of conventions, events, concerts and shows that Las Vegas hosts. With the opening of the Smith Center for Performing Arts, Las Vegas now offers some of the world's finest Broadway shows and concerts.  The Las Vegas dining culture is world-class, and includes restaurants run by well-known chefs such as Gordon Ramsey, Bobby Flay, Wolfgang Puck and Emeril Lagasse. Las Vegas also offers a shopping experience that rivals other destinations in the world. 

    WHERE FACULTY MEMBERS RESIDE: Faculty members generally live in thriving Las Vegas master-planned communities known for their beautiful parks, miles of jogging and bike trails, and more sunshine than almost any other city in the United States. Las Vegas is near the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Mount Charleston, and Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, and within comfortable driving distances of other metropolitan areas such as Los Angeles, San Diego, Phoenix, and Salt Lake City.  Attractions such as Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon, Lake Powell, and the Grand Canyon are within easy driving distances as well. Las Vegas is also a world famous golf destination.

    COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY

    The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.

    ROLE of the POSITION

    The Department of Management, Entrepreneurship, and Technology (MET) in the Lee Business School (LEE) at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) invites applications for a 9-month tenure track position in Business Analytics with an additional focus on Healthcare Analytics.  This position includes the unique opportunity of a LEE Professorship, which the Lee family created to incentivize the recruitment of accomplished assistant professors with high potential.  In addition, the recent establishment of the UNLV School of Medicine, and CEPH accreditation of the School of Public Heath provide exciting opportunities for high quality, collaborative healthcare research.  

    The MET department is committed to increasing the research profile of LEE. Current MET faculty members publish in premier journals within the business discipline, such as MIS Quarterly, Information Systems Research, Journal of Management Information Systems, Journal of the Association for Information Systems, Management Science, Academy of Management Journal, Strategic Management Journal, Journal of Applied Psychology, and Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, among others. MET faculty have also published in other reputed journals outside the business discipline, such as in psychology (Psychological Methods) and medical informatics (Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association) and have received grants from prestigious US Federal Agencies (e.g., NSF).

    Notably, based on the last five years of publication data (2014-2018) the UNLV IS faculty are ranked 28th in the world for publications in the Senior Scholars basket of eight journals. These faculty members also hold senior editorial positions at top IS journals and received major awards from the field, including AIS Early Career Award, JAIS Best Reviewer Award, and others.

    Expectations are that the new LEE Professor will similarly publish in premier business and/or healthcare journals on the subject of business and healthcare analytics and will be a successful receiver of grants awarded by major US federal agencies (NSF, NIH etc.). The ability to teach undergraduate and graduate information systems courses is essential.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    This position requires a Ph.D. in Information Systems, or related field, from an AACSB regionally accredited research college or university. The successful candidate will have a strong research program in Business Analytics/Healthcare Analytics, as evidenced by publications (or advanced stages of revision) in premier journals and/or a successful history of receiving/submitting grants from noted federal agencies (such as NSF, NIH etc.) and a substantial research pipeline. Experience at a senior assistant professor level is preferred.

    Credentials must be obtained prior to the start of employment.

    SALARY RANGE

    Salary is competitive with those at similarly situated institutions and includes a Lee Professorship stipend. UNLV offers an attractive package of benefits that includes a generous state contribution to a defined contribution retirement plan. Additionally, Nevada does not have a state income tax, and UNLV employees do not pay Social Security tax. 

    APPLICATION DETAILS

    Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.

    Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates' materials will begin in October 1, 2019. Materials should be addressed to Dr. Andrew Hardin and Dr. Sutirtha Chatterjee, Search Committee Co-Chairs. and are to be submitted online as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process, please contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or applicant.inquiry@unlv.edu.

    SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES

    UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the requisition number, "R0117983" in the search box.

    If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

    SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT

    UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.

    EEO/AA STATEMENT

    UNLV is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action educator and employer committed to achieving excellence through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas employs only United States citizens and non-citizens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Women, under-represented groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

    Job Category

    Academic Faculty

    Required Attachment(s)

    Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted.

    APPLICATION INFORMATION

    UNLV is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action educator and employer committed to achieving excellence through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas employs only United States citizens and non-citizens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Women, under-represented groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.


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    Michael Lee
    Assistant Professor, Information Systems
    University of Nevada Las Vegas
    Las Vegas, Nevada
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