Posting Details

Posting Details

Working TitleLecturer - Information Systems and Business AnalyticsPosting Number2019007FP Position Information

Classification TitleLecturerClassification Code8209RCW Exemption Criteria10 - Academic PersonnelEWU Position NumberF99848CUPA Code52.13 - Management Sciences & Quantitative MethodsFLSAExempt - TeachingBargaining Unit UFE% Full Time100% during academic yearSalary / Wage RangeCUPASalary Information

DOE/DOQ

Anticipated Start Date09/16/2019 *Required Start Date*Term of Appointment9 months, mid-September through mid-JuneLocationSpokane Campus/Cheney CampusCountySpokaneProject Description

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Project Durationn/aBackground CheckYes - Unsupervised access to developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16 Department Information

Level 1 User with AccessAmy ShaddResponsible HR UserLori LivingstoneResponsible HR User Email addressllivingstone@ewu.edu (inquiries only) Posting Text

Job Summary

The Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics at Eastern Washington University’s College of Business & Public Administration is currently seeking to fill one Lecturer position to start Fall 2019.

The primary responsibility will be to teach lower division and upper division Decision Science and Business Analytics courses. Typical workload for this position will involve 45 credits per academic year, subject to department needs. Faculty offices may be located on either Eastern’s Riverpoint campus, adjacent to downtown Spokane in the University District, or on the Cheney campus, but all faculty are expected to teach at both locations.

Applications will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to student learning. Applicants with Master degree only should have documented, sustained professional experience in the field of Business/Data Analytics or related fields. Applicants must have excellent communication skills. Active scholarship and/or professional service are desired and supported. Annual teaching load will be determined each year in accordance with university policies and the needs of the department.

Eastern is a regional, comprehensive institution. The College is located on Eastern’s Riverpoint Campus in Spokane, and maintains an administrative presence in Cheney, a residential suburb and the location of EWU’s residential campus. The business program is accredited by AACSB.Cheney and Spokane are 17 miles apart. Spokane and vicinity offers a wide range of cultural, recreational, dining, shopping, and entertainment alternatives as well as extensive affordable housing options.

Spokane is home to three universities and to health related, medical and other selective programs from the two state doctoral universities. Spokane offers a high quality network of public and private K-12 schools, an extensive community college system, and two major healthcare/hospital systems. Living costs are below the national average and Washington State does not levy an income tax. Spokane is located on a desert high plateau and enjoys over 220 days of sunshine per year, with average summer time temperatures in the upper 70’s and 80’s, fewer than 4 feet of snow per year and low humidity. Abundant outdoor recreational opportunities are available year round: skiing, snowboarding, hiking, biking, swimming, fishing, kayaking and more. The area offers a wholesome life-style for young families as well as for energetic empty nesters.

EWU offers programs at various locations throughout the state. EWU has an enrollment of over 12,000 students, offers over 100 degree programs, and the College has an enrollment of approximately 1,500 students. EWU is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff, students and academic program offerings to strengthening sensitivity to diversity throughout the institution. We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

About Eastern Washington University

Eastern is a regional, comprehensive university located in Cheney, 20 minutes from downtown Spokane. In addition to Eastern’s Cheney campus, we also offer our Riverpoint campus in Spokane, plus additional teaching/learning centers located in other cities throughout Washington State. Enrollment has reached over 12,000 students. The Cheney-Spokane area is the heart of the Inland Northwest, with excellent restaurants, theater, shopping, skiing, hiking, lakes, a choice of living in a medium-sized city or a small town, and high quality schools and housing.

Diversity Statement

Eastern Washington University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff, students, and academic program offerings and to strengthening sensitivity to diversity throughout the institution. Eastern Washington University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.

Conditions of Employment

Multiple work locations (Main Office located at EWU Riverpoint Campus, Spokane, and a shared office is at the EWU Cheney Campus)

The required start date for this position is 09/16/2019. To be considered eligible for appointment into the position, applicants must be available and able to start in the position no later than 09/16/2019.

Physical Demands

Contact the Office of Human Resources at 509-359-2381 to receive a copy of the Essential Functions Analysis which describes the physical and mental demands expected for the position.

Pre-Placement Physical NoHearing Test NoMedical Monitoring Post Hire NoProtective Equipment

None anticipated

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or Research Doctorate (ABD included) in Data Analytics, or Decision Science, or Business Analytics, or related fields from an accredited institution.

• Demonstrated ability to apply a culturally responsive and flexible approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal accessibility, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public.

Additional Required Qualifications for Candidates who only offer a Master’s degree:

• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in Data Analytics, or Decision Science, or Business Analytics, or related fields, is required

Additional Required Qualifications for candidates who offer a Research Doctorate (including ABD status):

• The candidate must meet at least one of the following requirements:
  • At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in Data Analytics, or Decision Science, or Business Analytics, or related fields, OR
  • Obtained the doctorate degree recently (within the last 3 years), OR
  • Have 2 to 3 peer-reviewed journal publications in quality outlets within the last 5 years.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional experience in a related field
• Willingness to teach in an online format

Other Skills and AbilitiesWork Schedule TypeOtherWork Schedule

Schedule will vary from quarter to quarter to fulfill position’s responsibilities which includes teaching day, night, and online classes. Typical annual teaching schedule is up to 45 credit hours.

Posting Date03/20/2019Open Until Further NoticeNoClosing DateScreening to Beginmid-AprilSpecial Instructions to Applicants

It is strongly recommended that you print a copy of these instructions and the position posting before you begin to complete the online application, as the instructions will not be viewable once you begin the application process.

Submit your application materials through our online faculty applications portal located here: https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resource Services at (509) 359-2381.

Position is open until further notice; screening will begin in mid-April 2019. All materials will be held in strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.

Required documentation includes all of the items listed below.

• Cover letter: please describe how you meet each of the required and preferred qualifications (if applicable)

• Curriculum Vitae

• Evidence: Attach evidence of effective teaching to include teaching evaluations if available for the most recent two years. Student evaluations should not include the original evaluation materials, but should be limited to 3rd party summaries.

• Diversity Response – As an equal opportunity employer with a multicultural staff and student population, we are interested in how your qualifications prepare you to work with diverse faculty, staff, and student populations representing various cultures and backgrounds that may be different from your own. Please describe how you will apply an approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public.

• List of Professional References: please include a list of at least three references including names, title, organization name, phone numbers, email addresses, and their connection to you.

• Additional optional links: if you have additional documents that serve as evidence of how you meet the qualifications, you may upload those items to the optional links labeled Other Document #1 and Other Document #2

Note: Letters of Reference are not required at this time. We reserve the right to request letters at a future date, and/or to conduct reference calls to verify employment experience, and job-related skills and abilities. References are not contacted until candidates are notified, and the calls will focus on the reference contacts provided by the candidate. The search committee will not contact other parties for the purpose of obtaining an employment reference without first notifying the candidate(s).

Job Duties

% of Time100Responsibility / Duty

A workload plan will be developed and included as part of the faculty contract. Teaching will comprise up to 45 credits in a 3-quarter year. A position may also have responsibilities involving research and service to the profession, community, and the university.

Responsibilities related to QuickBooks and Microsoft Office Certification include:

• Manage the professional site licenses for QBCU and MOS Certification tests
• Schedule and administer testing sessions for the QBCU and MOS certifications that are available to all EWU students, following strict testing protocols
• Communicate and maintain relationships with other university departments to accommodate students who need to take QBCU and MOS certification exams
• Provide technical support for testing software

Teaching includes the following additional responsibilities as defined in the faculty CBA:
Meet all scheduled classes
Plan, organize and inform students of course content, texts, readings, assignments, attendance expectations and methods of evaluation including grading scales
Schedule and attend office hours
Turn in grades according to established deadlines
Additionally, all faculty are expected to engage in effective teaching and assessment of student learning.

Essential Function IndicatorYesPosting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
4. Diversity Response
5. List of Professional References

Optional Documents

1. Other Document #1
2. Other Document #2
3. DD214 Form