Assistant Professor Of Management Information Systems

Posting Number:

202294

Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems

FTE:

1.0

Salary:

Commensurate

Job Summary/Basic Function:

About This Role:
The College of Business at Lamar University is actively seeking candidates for three tenure-track faculty positions in the field of Management Information Systems (MIS). This nine-month appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor is set to commence in August 2024. An Associate Professor may also be considered.
What You’ll Do – Position Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be tasked with teaching software-intensive MIS courses, both on-campus and online, across our BBA, MBA, and MS in MIS programs. Lamar University is a proud member of the SAP University Alliances. Qualified candidates should hold a Ph.D. in Information Systems (or be near completion by the start date) or a directly related field from an AACSB-accredited school. A strong interest in teaching SAP-enabled MIS courses is essential, and candidates must be SAP TS/410 certified or willing to obtain certification within a year of appointment.
Who We Are:
Lamar University is a diverse and accessible global university for life-long learners with a passion for broad-based community engagement. As a vital contributor to the socioeconomic wellbeing and resilience of the Gulf Coast region, our expertise is recognized locally and beyond. Lamar University is home to more than 17,000 students and is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 100 degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals.
Lamar University is committed to fostering a culture of diversity where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can learn, work, and serve.
Benefits:

• Health, dental & vision insurance
• Life insurance
• State of Texas Retirement plans
• Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependent.
• Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays.

To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Insurance – Lamar UniversityMinimum Qualifications (Education & Experience):

• Ph.D. in Information Systems or a related field
• Strong interest in teaching SAP-enabled MIS courses
• SAP TS/410 certification or willingness to obtain it within a year
• Excellence in research, demonstrated by quality refereed publications
• Leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of college and departmental programs
• Active participation in department, college, and university committees
• Ability to teach graduate and undergraduate MIS courses, including Business Intelligence, E-Commerce, Systems Analysis and Design, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity Management, and Python Programming.

EEO Statement:

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Veteran's Preference:

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

Security Sensitive Statement:

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Lamar Expectation of Quality:

Employee will support the mission of Lamar by providing high quality, professional services, timely responses and solutions to customer requests.

Open Date:

02/20/2024

Close Date:

05/20/2024

Open Until Filled:

No

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting:

https://jobs.lamar.edu/postings/13883