Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Computer Information Systems
- Employer
- Texas State University
- Location
- Austin, TX
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- Faculty Jobs
- Professional Fields, Business & Management, Science & Technology, Computer Science & Information Technology
- Position Type
- Tenured & Tenure-Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The Department of Computer Information Systems and Quantitative Methods (CIS&QM) at Texas State University (http://www.cis.txstate.edu/) seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor or Associate Professor position beginning fall 2019 to teach undergraduate and graduate Computer Information Systems courses with a concentration in business intelligence systems, software development, and agile project management. Additional job duties include conducting research that results in peer–reviewed publications in high quality academic journals, and serving at the department, college, university, and professional levels. Faculty are required to teach courses at the San Marcos campus and the Round Rock campus located north of Austin.
Required QualificationsCandidates applying for the Assistant Professor rank must have received a Ph.D. in management information systems, information systems, computer science, or management science. ABD candidates are expected to successfully defend their dissertation by the date of hire.
Candidates applying for the Associate Professor rank must have received a Ph.D. in management information systems, information systems, computer science, or management science. In addition, candidates must be able to show they have both a sustained record of publications in high quality academic journals and a demonstrated record of teaching and service accomplishments. To be eligible for hire at the associate professor rank, candidate must meet the requirements for that rank as established by the University and the department. The successful applicant will receive the appropriate rank and title based on University and department established standards.
Preferred QualificationsIn addition to the required qualifications listed above, candidates with the following qualifications are preferred:
• Ph.D. from either AACSB accredited Colleges of Business or other well-known doctoral-granting institutions with a major in management information systems or information systems;
• Previous teaching, research, or professional experience in one or more of the following areas: business intelligence systems, machine learning, software development, or agile project management;
• Evidence of effective teaching;
• Experience in one or more of the following applications: Spark, Scala, HANA, CLEA; and
• Proficiency in Python.
Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered, https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/23159.
To ensure full consideration, please submit the materials listed below before October 15, 2018: current curriculum vitae, cover letter that addresses the required and preferred qualifications, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research philosophy, and the contact information of three individuals who will provide references. Applications received after October 15, 2018 may be, at the election of the search committee, deemed late and not subject to review.
Note that as part of our application process, we are requesting contact information from 3 references. Please provide the names and email addresses for your references in the Reference Letter section of the employment application. If you are invited to campus, reference letters from your contacts and your official transcripts will be required before your visit.
Proposed Start Date Fall 2019 Open Date Review Date 10/15/2018 Close Date Open Until Filled? Yes Legal NoticesTexas State University, to the extent not in conflict with federal or state law, prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, veterans’ status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco product will not be allowed anywhere on Texas State property or in university owned or leased vehicles.
Texas State University is a member of the Texas State University System. Texas State University is an EOE.
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Statement of Research Interests
- Evidence of Teaching Experience/Evaluations
- Transcripts
- DD 214/DD1300
- Veteran's Preference
Organization
Texas State University seeks candidates whose professional background includes embracing a diversity of people and ideas, a spirit of inclusiveness, a global perspective, and a commitment to community-building. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution, we are especially interested in applicants who share a commitment to equity, and the high-quality education of students from historically underserved and systematically marginalized communities. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
About Texas State University
Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.
Students at Texas State choose from 98 undergraduate, 91 master’s and specialists, and 14 doctoral programs offered by 10 colleges (Applied Arts, The Emmett and Miriam McCoy College of Business Administration, Education, Fine Arts and Communication, Health Professions, Honors, Liberal Arts, Science and Engineering, The Graduate College, and the University College). With a diverse campus community including 50% of the student body from ethnic minorities, Texas State is one of the top 13 producers of Hispanic baccalaureate graduates in the nation. In fall 2019, there were 1,470 full-time faculty and 2,286 full-time staff. Research and creative activities have led to growing success in attracting external support. For FY 2019, Texas State had an annual operating budget of over $724 million. Texas State’s Research and Development expenditures for FY 2018 were more than $64 million. The Alkek Library has more than 3.1 million titles in its collection. Additional information about Texas State and its nationally recognized academic programs is available at www.txstate.edu.
Mission
Texas State University is a doctoral-granting, student-centered institution dedicated to excellence and innovation in teaching, research, including creative expression, and service. The university strives to create new knowledge, to embrace a diversity of people and ideas, to foster cultural and economic development, and to prepare its graduates to participate fully and freely as citizens of Texas, the nation and the world.
Locations
Texas State's San Marcos campus is located in a growing community of 63,000 people in the Austin Metropolitan Area. Located in the Texas Hill Country, where blackland prairies roll into beautiful hills, Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and oak trees on the campus add to the charm of the university’s picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides recreational activities for students throughout the year.
The Texas State Round Rock Campus is located north of Austin in Round Rock, TX. The Round Rock Campus offers the junior and senior level classes to complete a bachelor’s degree, graduate degrees, post baccalaureate certification, and continuing education programs. The university's vision for Round Rock is to continue to offer quality academic programs that meet the workforce needs of Texas, especially focusing on academic programs that appeal to working adults, and to serve as a hub of health professions research and education.
Some positions may require teaching on the main campus and at the Texas State University Round Rock Campus.
Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to inclusive thought and action in support of our diverse community. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups and all those who share our commitment to inclusivity and passion for the strength of our diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.
Texas State University is a member of The Texas State University System.
Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco product will not be allowed anywhere on Texas State property or in university owned or leased vehicles.
- Website
- http://www.txstate.edu/
- Telephone
- 512-245-2111
- Location
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601 University Drive
San Marcos
Texas
78666
United States
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