Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Information Systems

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Position Information

Vacancy Number:
F-00410

Position Title:
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Information Systems

Classification Title:

Department:
Information Systems & Decision Science

Employment Type:
Full-Time

Special Instructions to Applicant:

The Auburn University at Montgomery, College of Business, Department of Information Systems, invites applications to fill an Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Management Information Systems with a focus on Artificial Intelligence and Machine learning in business. Full Professor candidates who have tenure at a different institution can be considered for tenure at time of hire. The position is a 9-month, tenure-track position with a usual course load of six courses per academic year. The department is seeking qualified individuals to teach a variety of AI-specific courses which may include algorithms for supervised and unsupervised learning, data preparation, neural networks to include feed-forward, CNNs, and RNNs, Generative AI to include prompt engineering, transformers, and attention blocks. While these technical areas are of particular need, the ability to teach students to evaluate opportunities and productization based on AI technologies, manage data, visualize data, select appropriate platforms, and lead efforts in the field is key.

The appointment is to begin Fall of 2024. Required qualifications include Ph.D. or equivalent in Information Systems or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education, qualifying the candidate as a Scholarly Academic by AACSB standards by time of appointment; a record of scholarly activity; a record of effective teaching using a variety of methods; and teaching experience at the college. Ideal candidates will have a working knowledge of the classical fields within the department. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups and all those who share our commitment to inclusivity and passion for the strength of our diversity are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates will be expected to teach both traditional graduate and undergraduate courses, including online courses. The primary responsibility of this position is excellent teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels with a load of three courses per fall and spring semesters. Successful candidates will work professionally and collegially with the department chair and faculty as well as have experience working with a diverse population of students.

The Department of Information Systems is part of the College of Business which is AACSB accredited. The Information Systems faculty members are responsible for the undergraduate ( BSBA IS) and graduate (MS MIS ) degree programs in Management Information Systems and a new program in AI ( MSAI ). Coursework and research interests span the traditional areas of Information Systems as well as newly formed courses in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and analytics. The department is actively developing an additional focus on cybersecurity. Recently, the department opened the Artificial Intelligence Research Laboratory to serve student and faculty research campus-wide as well as support off-campus clients with high-impact research endeavors. AUM is a part of Auburn University with approximately 5,200 students and 200 faculty in five academic colleges: Business, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Nursing and Health Sciences, Sciences, and Education. AUM is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the bachelor's, master's, and specialist degrees as well as the joint and cooperative doctoral degrees with Auburn University.

SALARY : Salary and benefits are highly competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE : Review of applicants will begin immediately and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants must submit the following:

• Letter of Interest
• Curriculum vitae
• Three references
• Teaching evaluations
• Transcripts

Materials should be provided within the applicant tracking system at https://www.jobs.aum.edu/postings/6734

While this position is opened until filled, Auburn University at Montgomery reserves the right once interviewing has begun to stop accepting applications.

Auburn University at Montgomery is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity; therefore, we encourage applications from historically underrepresented groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

Terminal degree appropriate for the discipline or have the equivalent in training and experience.

"Terminal degree" refers to the highest degree
awarded in a discipline. The doctorate is the terminal degree for most disciplines represented at Auburn University at Montgomery.

Job Open Date:
05/02/2024

Job Close Date:

Quick Link
https://www.jobs.aum.edu/postings/6734

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Faculty Specific

School:
College of Business

Contract Type:
Nine (9) Months

Tenure Track:
Yes

Salary Band:

About the University/College

Auburn University at Montgomery has been ranked among the South's top universities by U.S. News and World Report, was named one of the best colleges in the Southeast by The Princeton Review, is designated as a Military Friendly School, and is consistently chosen as the best university in the area. Auburn Montgomery provides students with detailed knowledge and hands-on, practical experience, often from professionals in the field.

The AUM College of Business prepares diverse, ethical business leaders through an engaged educational experience paired with collaborative research and service.

http://www.business.aum.edu/

Auburn University at Montgomery is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity; therefore, we encourage applications from historically underrepresented groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

AUM is committed to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. Prospective candidates will help further the institutional goals of promoting equity, diversity, and inclusivity.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Letter of Interest/Intent
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Professional Reference Sheet
4. Teaching Evaluations/Syllabi
5. Transcript(s)

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