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Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor (Lecturer) in Information Systems

Position Number: 6670591
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Business - Information Systems and Technology

Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor (Lecturer) in Information Systems

Details

The Operations and Information Systems (OIS) Department at the David Eccles School of Business, University of Utah is seeking applicants for a full-time career-line (non-tenure track) faculty position in Information Systems at the rank of Assistant Professor (Lecturer), Associate Professor (Lecturer), or Professor (Lecturer), depending on qualifications.

Position Overview
Career-line faculty at the Eccles School are vital contributors to the teaching and service mission of the department. The primary responsibilities of this position include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, recruiting and advising students, supporting student learning and success, and engaging in departmental and school-level service. Faculty may also participate in research projects and practice-oriented student collaborations, depending on background and interest.

Required Qualifications

A graduate degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
A PhD in Information Systems or a related discipline is preferred, but substantial professional experience may be considered as a substitute.

Desired Qualifications
We seek candidates with:

University-level teaching experience with strong teaching evaluations.
Demonstrated skill in curriculum design, instructional innovation, and student engagement.
Technical proficiency in areas such as:
- Programming (e.g., Python)
- Systems analysis and design
- Database fundamentals and SQL
- Web application development
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning applications
- Business analytics and data visualization
Professional experience in information systems and strong industry or academic networks.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and mentoring abilities.
Someone who is committed to removing barriers for all individuals, including those traditionally encountered by individuals from underrepresented groups.
A willingness to support student clubs, manage IT-related competitions, and promote departmental programs.
Potential for future leadership contributions within the department or school.

Opportunities
Information Systems faculty at the David Eccles School are highly research-active and deeply engaged with industry partners. Career-line faculty enjoy opportunities to collaborate on applied research studies, mentor students on practice-oriented projects, and connect with Utah's thriving technology ecosystem.

Application Materials
Applicants should provide:

A cover letter outlining teaching philosophy, qualifications, and relevant experience.
Curriculum vitae.
Evidence of teaching by uploading a teaching statement. You can also upload your teaching evaluations but those are optional.
Contact information for at least three references who can provide strong recommendations.

Department: 01286 - OIS Operations & Info Systems
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Track: Non Tenure Track
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Requisition Number: PRN01426CF

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/190747

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

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