Tenure-Line Associate or Full Professor of MIS Position at George Mason University
The George Mason University's School of Business located in Fairfax, VA invites applications for a Tenure-Line Associate Professor or Full Professor of Management Information Systems (MIS) position starting Fall 2022. MIS faculty are part of the Information Systems and Operations Management (ISOM) area, one of the six areas of the School of Business. This is a full-time position with benefits. Salary and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate.
George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason's academic and culturally inclusive environment.
About the School of Business:
Dedicated to excellence in research and teaching, the School of Business educates future business leaders through world-class, innovative academic programs and strategic business partnerships. Ranked among the top 100 undergraduate business school and part-time M.B.A. programs by the U.S. News and World Report, the School of Business is accredited in both business and accounting by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. Faculty are deeply engaged in the regional, national and international business communities; and their academic expertise combined with real-world experience provides a bridge in the classroom from academic theory to business practice. The School is evolving to become more interdisciplinary, connected, and diverse.
The School of Business is pursuing three strategic directions through research, teaching, and partnerships in 1) Digital Transformation of Work, 2) Ensuring Global Futures, addressing the challenges of ensuring a livable and resilient society, and 3) Entrepreneurship and Innovation. The School of Business is also playing a significant role in the launch of three exciting new University initiatives: the Institute for Digital InnovAtion (IDIA); the Institute for a Sustainable Earth (ISE); and the School of Computing.
About the ISOM Area:
With 18 tenure line faculty and 15 term faculty, the ISOM area is the largest academic area in the School of Business (Click here for details). It is an ambitious, and collegial group that highly values excellence in research, teaching, and service. It includes faculty in MIS, Operations Management, and Business Analytics disciplines, with several having multidisciplinary interests. Our faculty conduct managerially relevant research using a diverse set of methodologies. The ISOM Area faculty have published regularly in premier journals including Management Science, Information Systems Research, MIS Quarterly, IEEE Transactions on Knowledge & Data Engineering, Journal of Management Information Systems, Manufacturing & Service Operations Management, Production & Operations Management, Strategic Management Journal, Administrative Science Quarterly, as well as many other top journals. Our faculty members have won coveted University and Professional Society awards for their research and teaching. Many of our faculty serve on editorial boards of leading journals, and all are active professionally in their respective fields.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities will vary with rank but will include research publications in top-tier academic journals, and teaching MIS courses in undergraduate and/or graduate programs. The teaching load for this position is determined according to the School's workload policy. For highly productive senior researchers, the policy specifies an initial load of 9 credits (this typically translates to 3 courses/year). Additional responsibilities include service to the ISOM Area, the School of Business, the University, the profession, and interfacing with the business community. The School also encourages external grant seeking and provides resources/support for faculty for grant applications.
Required Qualifications:
- D. or equivalent in MIS or closely related field from an AACSB accredited institution.
- Record of scholarly and professional accomplishments consistent with the associate/full rank, as evidenced by publications in top-tier academic journals for senior candidates.
- Record of commitment to excellence in teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Experienced candidates may be considered for a tenured appointment at Associate or Full-level, subject to school and university approval.
- Good citizenship in terms of service is critical, as is the ability to work well with colleagues.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Candidate's research aligns with those of current MIS faculty.
- Experience with mentoring junior faculty and advising PhD students.
Special Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration, applicants must apply for position number F611Az at http://jobs.gmu.edu by October 27, 2021; complete and submit the online application; and upload a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, and list of three professional references with contact information. We will contact you directly if we require additional materials. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
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Amitava Dutta
Professor
George Mason University
Bethesda MD
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