Michigan Technological University Hiring for Assistant Professor, Information Systems & Analytics at Houghton, MI  Full Time

Job Description Summary

The College of Business at Michigan Technological University invites applications for a faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the area of Management Information Systems & Data Analytics (MIS) with an anticipated start date beginning in August 2024. Applicants should be able to teach several different MIS and business analytics courses, such as Intro to IS/IT Management, Intro to Business Analytics, Database, Business Intelligence, Cybersecurity Management, etc. The College is particularly interested in applicants with a background in data analytics.

The successful candidate should have an earned doctorate in MIS, Data Science, Business Analytics, or a related discipline at the time of employment. Teaching and research areas of interest include one or more of the following: business analytics, artificial intelligence for business, business intelligence, data governance, cybersecurity, and related areas.

Michigan Tech attracts world-class faculty who enrich the educational experience of smart, motivated, and adventurous students. Applicants who are committed to promoting a sense of belonging and contributing to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning environment for all are strongly encouraged to apply ().

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)

Develop and maintain a vigorous, nationally visible research program.

Contribute effectively to both undergraduate and graduate teaching with a student-centric, learner-oriented, experiential approach to instruction.

Participate in department, college, university, and professional service activities.

Integrate safety practices into daily activities and commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work.

Required Education, Certifications, Licensures (minimum requirements)

Earned doctorate from an AACSB-accredited school in Management Information Systems, Business Analytics, Data Science, or similar fields at the time of employment.

Required Experience (minimum requirements)

Evidence of research activity that can lead to the publication of scholarly work in venues appropriate to the field of study.

Desireable Education and/or Experience

Teaching experience in an institution of higher education.

Industrial experience in areas of expertise.

Service activities at higher education institutes or professional organizations such as the AIS.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities (minimum requirements)

Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching and student success.

Demonstrated strong oral and written communication and presentation skills.

Demonstrated skills in business analytics tools.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

Demonstrated ability to design and deliver an academic course in areas of expertise, in both on-campus and online formats.

Broad knowledge and skills across MIS and business analytics areas to accommodate diverse teaching needs.

Demonstrated success in, or potential future contributions to, working with persons from diverse backgrounds, creating a sense of belonging, and fostering a fair, objective, welcoming place to work for persons with a wide variety of personal characteristics and viewpoints.

Research interests that align with one or more of Michigan Tech’s research centers are preferred. A list of research centers can be found here: .

Language, Mathematics and/or Reasoning Skills

Work Environment and/or Physical Demands

The work environment is that of a typical office and/or classroom setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment

Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following 4 required trainings; additional training may be required by the department.

Required University Training:

• Employee Safety Overview

• Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation Training

• Annual Data Security Training

• Annual Title IX Training

Background Check:

Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.

Other Conditions of Employment:

The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. This is not an E-Verified Position.

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FLSA Status

Exempt

Appointment Term

9 months

Shift

Pay Rate/Salary

Title of Position Supervisor

College Dean

Posting Type

Dependent on Funding

Special Instructions to Applicants (if applicable)

This job is scheduled to begin Fall 2024 semester. For full consideration, complete application packages should be received by 30 September 2023; however, applications will be considered until the position is filled. To apply, visit

Applicants will need to upload: 1) a cover letter, 2) their curriculum vitae or resume, 3) a statement of research interests, and 4) a statement of teaching experience and interests. Applicants will be asked to provide the names and contact information of three professional/academic reference providers as part of the application process.

We strongly encourage applicants to address the required and desired qualifications in their cover letter along with an explanation of how they will contribute to the Vision and Mission of Michigan Tech.

Additional Information

The College of Business is AACSB accredited, offers Bachelors’s and Master’s degrees in business and economics, and is a growing, research-oriented college that encourages discovery-based learning and linkages between business and technology. The College offers AACSB competitive salaries, attractive benefits, a reduced teaching load, and start-up funding for junior faculty. To learn more about the College, please visit .

Michigan Tech is an internationally renowned doctoral research university located in Houghton, Michigan, in the scenic Upper Peninsula on the south shore of Lake Superior. The area provides a unique setting where natural beauty, culture, education, and a diversity of residents from around the world come together to share a superb living and learning experience.

Michigan Tech recognizes the importance of supporting faculty members’ partners; candidates selected for on-campus interviews will be invited to bring a guest. Additional details on our Partner Engagement Program can be found at .

Michigan Tech is proud to be an ADVANCE Institution that has three times received National Science Foundation support to increase diversity, inclusion, and the participation and advancement of women and underrepresented individuals in STEM.

Michigan Tech is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.