Faculty Position FY22-075
January 4, 2022

Position Title
Assistant Professor, Information Systems

Hiring Unit
School of Business, Department of Computer Management & Information Systems (CMIS) - SUBJECT TO BUDGETARY APPROVAL

Job Description
The SIUE School of Business is seeking to fill a tenure-eligible Assistant Professor faculty position in information systems. Candidates will be expected to teach in one or more of the following areas: Cybersecurity and/or Data Analytics. The Department of CMIS provides instruction within the School of Business in the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (with 2 specializations (majors) in CIS and Cybersecurity - a third specialization (major) in Data Analytics has been proposed), Master of Science in CMIS (MS CMIS), Master of Science in Healthcare Informatics, and the Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs. The curriculum includes a full range of computing courses and is supported by state-of-the-art computer software and hardware technology.

Candidates for this position should embrace the Teacher-Scholar model and will be expected to be student-centered, demonstrate a commitment to promoting experiential learning, and embrace on line and blended education models. SIUE is committed to the creation and dissemination of knowledge and as such, candidates must be prepared to pursue externally sponsored research and creative activities, engage in interdisciplinary collaboration, and to guide students in scholarly activities when possible. SIUE is committed to diversity and inclusivity and is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their experience, research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.

SIUE's park-like campus is located just 20 miles from downtown St. Louis and covers 2,700 acres of rolling hills, woods, and small lakes. The large number of corporate headquarters located in St. Louis enables faculty members to work closely with practitioners on joint ventures. To learn more about SIUE and the School of Business, visit: https://www.siue.edu/business/

Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must hold an earned doctorate in Information Systems or a highly quantitative science-related field. Preference will be given to candidates with at least 8 years of professional industry experience in the information systems field. Preference may be given to applicants working with advanced data analytics technologies including artificial intelligence and/or machine learning either in academia or professional industry. Preference may be given to candidates with experience creating and implementing curriculum in cybersecurity. Candidates must be qualified to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and possess a research record or potential commensurate with position rank. A commitment to top-quality research, teaching, and service is required.

Source of Funds
State

Salary
This position offers outstanding benefits and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and credentials.

Terms of Appointment
Full-time, continuing, tenure-eligible appointment beginning August 2022.

Application Process
Please submit a cover letter, current vitae, and professional references to:
Dr. Clay Williams, Search Committee Chair
Computer Management & Information Systems
Email: cwillaa@siue.edu

Application Deadline
Complete application packages must be received by February 7, 2022.

SIUE is a state university. Benefits under state-sponsored plans may not be available to holders of F1 or J1 visas. Applicants will be subject to a background check prior to an offer of employment. SIUE is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce. We will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, national origin, religion, disability, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation or veteran’s status. We encourage applications from women, minorities, protected veterans and people with disabilities.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville nurtures an open, respectful, and welcoming climate that facilitates learning and work. SIUE is committed to education that explores the historic significance of diversity in order to understand the present and to better enable our community to engage the future. Integral to this commitment, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville strives for a student body and a workforce that is both diverse and inclusive. For more on our Statement of Diversity, visit: https://www.siue.edu/about/mission-goals-plans/diversity.shtml

The SIUE Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at http://www.siue.edu/securityreport. The report contains campus safety and security information, crime statistics, fire safety policies, and fire statistics for the previous three calendar years. This report is published in compliance with Federal law, titled the “Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act” and the Higher Education Opportunity Act also known as the “Campus Fire Safety Right to Know.” For those without computer access, a paper copy of the report may be obtained, with a 24-hour notice, from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Administration, 1-618-650-2536.

Dual Career Support for New Faculty
The Career Development Center has partnered with SIUE's Toward an Inclusive Model of Excellence project to provide a variety of career services and resources to partners of new faculty who have relocated to the Greater St. Louis area. Visit them online at: Dual Career Support