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Open Rank Tenure Track in Information Systems - Operations & Information Management

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University of Massachusetts Amherst
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Open Rank Tenure Track in Information Systems - Operations & Information Management

Job no: 502913
Work type: Faculty Full Time
Location: UMass Amherst
Department: Operations Managemnt
Union: MSP
Categories: Faculty

About UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.

Job Description

The Operations & Information Management (OIM) Department of the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for an open-rank tenure track position in Information Systems to start in September 2020. The rank for the position is Assistant, Associate or Full Professor, depending upon the qualifications of the candidate. All levels of experience are invited to apply.

Requirements

  • Candidates are expected to hold a Ph.D. in Information Systems (or a closely related field), preferably from an AACSB-accredited institution. The ideal candidate for this position will have an active program of research with a demonstrated ability for high quality scholarly publications in IS journals such as MIS Quarterly, Information Systems Research, Journal of Management Information Systems (JMIS) or Journal of the Association for Information Systems (JAIS). Preference for this position will be given to candidates who conduct behavioral or strategic IS research. Candidates must have expertise or evident potential in providing quality teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Potential or demonstrated ability to teach in both face-to-face and distance education formats to masters-level students with work experience is highly desirable. Potential or demonstrated ability to teach doctoral seminars and mentor doctoral students is also highly desirable.
  • Teaching responsibilities will be focused on project management, IS strategy, business analytics or enterprise systems, along with IS doctoral seminars. Commensurate teaching experience or evidence of expertise in one or more of these areas is required.

Additional Information

  • The department has a thriving undergraduate program in Operations & Information Management (with career opportunities in Information Systems and Supply Chain Management); contributes to a highly reputed MBA program, a new Masters’ Degree Program in Business & Analytics (MSB&A), and also coordinates a Ph.D. track, with concentrations in Information Systems and Management Science, for the doctoral program in Business Administration. Information Systems faculty are committed to conducting research that furthers state-of-the-art knowledge in their respective areas of expertise. Their research has appeared in top-ranked journals such as MIS Quarterly, Information Systems Research, Journal of the Association for Information Systems, and Journal of Management Information Systems. For more information about the department and faculty research, please visit: https://www.isenberg.umass.edu/programs/depts/oim.
  • The Department values candidates who have demonstrated ability or evident potential to contribute to the inclusive excellence and diversity mission of the department, college, and university. As part of a commitment to their own multicultural community, the Isenberg School of Management seeks an individual who will understand and embrace school and university initiatives and aspirations for diversity and inclusion.
  • The Isenberg School of Management is AACSB accredited, with nationally recognized undergraduate and MBA programs ranked in the top 50 and top 25 respectively; a growing master’s degree program in business and analytics (MSB&A); a strong research culture with Ph.D. specializations offered in each of our major disciplines. The University of Massachusetts Amherst is a land-grant university, the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts system, and the largest public university in New England. The University offers bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, and doctoral degrees in 88 undergraduate and 72 graduate areas of study, through eight schools and college. In a 2009 article for MSN.com, Amherst was ranked first as Best College Town in the United States. In 2012, U.S. News and World Report ranked Amherst among the Top 10 Great College Towns in America.

Application Instructions:

To apply, please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, names and contact information of at least three references, and a Statement of Contribution to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (https://www.isenberg.umass.edu/diversity; https://www.umass.edu/diversity/about). The Diversity Statement should identify past experiences and future goals. These contributions may result from lived experiences, scholarships, and/or mentoring, teaching, and outreach activities.

Applicants should apply by the priority deadline of October 25, 2019 in order to ensure consideration.

UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, or genetic information in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of the UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.

Advertised: Sep 23 2019 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:

Organization

The University of Massachusetts Amherst is one of the preeminent public research universities in America. Nestled in idyllic Amherst, Massachusetts—often called “The top college town in North America”—the campus is consistently ranked among the top public research universities in the nation, and offers a rich cultural environment in a rural setting close to major urban centers. 

As one of the nation's top public research universities – as measured by national and international rankings, academic citations, and research funding – the campus spends more than $180 million on research each year, demonstrating its contribution to the nation’s position as a technological and economic leader. The university works in conjunction with academic, government, and private partners to translate new knowledge and scientific discoveries into technical innovations and scholarly works that create opportunities for students, faculty and the public. 

Eight schools and colleges offer more than 85 undergraduate majors, 68 master’s and 48 doctoral degree programs, many counted among the top programs in the nation and world. UMass Amherst is also home to New England's premier honors college.

The 1,159 full-time faculty members are dedicated teachers and world-renowned researchers and the campus has regularly been listed among the top performers in terms of faculty awards. With over 24,000 students from all 50 states and over 70 countries, the student body is the most academically successful in the history of the campus. Students participate in 240 organizations, 21 NCAA Division I athletic teams, extensive intramurals, living-learning residence halls, community service, and internships. With one of the largest residential life systems in the nation, UMass Amherst houses approximately 12,000 students on campus. The university is enjoying a facilities renaissance, including new buildings in the sciences, the arts, and recreation. UMass Amherst is part of the Five College consortium with Smith, Mount Holyoke, Hampshire and Amherst colleges.

As an employer, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a national leader in developing family-friendly policies, benefits and amenities designed to help faculty members develop both productive careers and satisfying personal lives. The university offers one of the nation’s most generous parental leave policies. The university is also part of the Academic Career Network, a regional consortium formed to serve dual-career couples and encourage greater diversity in the academy.

 

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