Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open to the Public

Employment Status: Full -Time

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: ES0004

Salary Range: Competitive total compensation

Closing Date: Open until filled

Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave N.W.

Brief Description of Duties:
The School of Business and Public Administration at the University of the District of Columbia (Washington) is seeking a full-time, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in Management of Information Technology (MIS). The successful candidate will be expected to design, develop, and teach a range of MIS courses in the School of Business and Public Administration (SBPA). We seek candidates who will possess documented capability in teaching, scholarship, and service, and will be expected to foster the growth of first-rate MIS courses, including building on existing strengths within the School and through collaboration with other faculty in SBPA. The ideal candidate must be a scholar and enthusiastic about working with students for addressing their needs in MIS.

We are seeking outstanding applicants with a strong commitment to teaching, research, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to contribute to our School. The ideal candidate needs to be well versed in Information Science, Analytics, Cyber Security, Management Information Systems, and emerging/evolving topics in computer and MIS. They are expected to design and teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in MIS related courses; Conduct discipline-related research leading to peer reviewed publications; Assist with grants, special projects, and other tasks as may be required; Have commitment to using technology in teaching and scholarship; have experience with or interest in working in diverse academic and professional communities; Provide university and community service consistent with the goals of the School of Business and Public Administration.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• A PhD/DBA or ABD (must complete by June 2018) from an AACSB or EQUIS accredited university in Information Systems or closely-related field.

• Potential for excellence in discipline-related research, resulting in publication in peer reviewed IS journals. Applicants should have demonstrable ability to publish scholarly research in leading journals and the ability to teach with rigor and effectiveness.

• Prior academic experience in a business school environment, work experience in analytics, information technology, or a related area and Potential for excellence in building and teaching Information Technology courses.

• A demonstrated work ethic that promotes teamwork, enhances creativity and motivation, and builds consensus in a high-energy and high-task environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
 

• Must meet the School’s standards to be Scholarly Academic (SA) qualifications under AACSB standards and to support the School’s commitment to achieve and to maintain AACSB International accreditation.
• At least 1-year experience related to teaching MIS courses (GA, TA, etc.) and interests in teaching courses in the core Business programs that would include information technology, decision sciences, and related courses.
• Using innovative teaching technologies at both the undergraduate and master’s levels. This may include online or hybrid delivery, flipped classrooms, case or discussion methods, and seminar or practicum courses
• Demonstrated/potential skill in developing and expanding relationships with companies, government, and professional organizations (including NGOs) for grants and consulting projects.
• Established recent (within past two years) scholarly research accomplishments in the field and credible commitment (manuscript submission/s to refereed management-related journal/s) to ongoing pursuit of high quality research and teaching.
• Strong commitment to collaborative and interdisciplinary education and research
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, initiatives, and the ability to work in a multicultural student-centered environment.
• Must be able to meet AACSB scholarly academic qualification requirements.  No candidate will be considered who does not meet the AACSB standards for Scholarly Academics (SA).

About School of Business & Public Administration (SBPA)

The School of Business & Public Administration prepares students to enter the dynamic and complex world of business. The philosophy that guides the educational process is to provide the working knowledge necessary for success to exhibit leadership skills in an organization, and to integrate this knowledge from the various disciplines of accounting, finance, economics, management, and management into a meaningful whole. Theory is combined with a practical and pragmatic approach to the effective and efficient utilization of resources. Careful attention is given to the increasing importance of resource scarcity and an understanding of the global environment in which the business community operates.

The mission of the School of Business & Public Administration is to prepare students to become adaptive, innovative, and ethical leaders with a global perspective and real-world solutions to issues that challenge public and private organizations.

Information to Applicant

Condition of Employment: Temporary employment may be ended at anytime with or without cause.

Collective Bargaining Unit: Dependent upon certain criteria, this position may be eligible for representation and require payment of union fees through direct payroll deduction.

Employment Benefits: Due to the temporary nature of this appointment, this position is ineligible for benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veteran’s preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Talent Management Only.

Contact Information: All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5380.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: http://www.udc.edu/equal opportunity/.