Labovitz School of Business and Economics

Prospectus

Faculty Position in
Management INformation systems/
Business analytics

POSITION OVERVIEW

A Full-Time, 9-month, tenure track position in the Department of Management Studies in the area of Management Information Systems/Business Analytics.

Appointment begins August 19, 2024; classes begin August 26, 2024.

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Responsibilities

The Labovitz School of Business and Economics (LSBE) at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure track, faculty position in the area of Management Information Systems/Business Analytics at the Instructor (if ABD)/Assistant Professor level beginning Fall 2024. The individual hired for this position will have responsibilities in teaching, research, and service. The individual will teach undergraduate and graduate core and elective courses in Management Information Systems and Business Analytics such as introduction to MIS, database management, information security, and data visualization. Currently, the teaching load is five sections (15 credits) per academic year. Future teaching loads will be determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the administration and the faculty union. Typically, classes in LSBE are held in person. The individual is also required to create knowledge and conduct research in the area of Management Information Systems and/or Business Analytics resulting in its dissemination through the publication of refereed articles in recognized journals. The individual will be responsible for advising undergraduate students and working with related student organizations and is expected to engage in service activities with colleagues, the department, school, campus, community, and professional organizations. We are a place-based institution and expect faculty to be present on campus and engage in person regularly in the life of the school.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

PhD in Management Information Systems and/or Business Analytics from a school/college accredited by AACSB or EQUIS with a curricular emphasis in the field of Management Information Systems/Business Analytics.
Experience teaching Management Information Systems/Business Analytics courses at the college level to a diverse group of students.
Full-time industry work experience in MIS/BA related fields.
Published in peer-reviewed journals in the Management Information Systems/Business Analytics area.
Demonstrated ability to fulfill service responsibilities to students, colleagues, the department, school, campus, community, and professional organizations.
Demonstrated ability to use a variety of teaching methods in a classroom.
Demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must be ABD (with their doctoral dissertation defended by December 1, 2024), or a doctoral degree from an accredited university with a curricular emphasis in the field of Management Information Systems, Business Analytics, or closely related fields. The applicant must have completed a minimum of two years in residency during their program.
Candidates must have experience as an instructor or teaching assistant of at least one university-level course.
Effective communication skills.
Applicants must exhibit abilities, skills, and enthusiasm consistent with teaching excellence and instructional innovation in the area of Management Information Systems/Business Analytics.
Strong evidence of potential for scholarship is essential. The applicant must demonstrate empirical research skills appropriate for, and a commitment to developing a research stream in the field of Management Information Systems and/or Business Analytics.
The candidate must be qualified as a Scholarly Academic (SA) according to LSBE’s faculty qualification categories: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GbNhdtIcaSZdmaeTlW8DnjcnnFJ7Hlu9/view

Teaching, Research, Service

Tenure-track faculty currently have a 3-2 load (15 credits per year)

Generally, faculty are assigned to one Tu/Th semester and one M/W/F semester
Normal, expected teaching is on-site
Classrooms are equipped with the latest technology

Research Support

Research Incentive Plan for publications up to $3,000 per year
Dean’s Travel Grants of up to $2,000 per year
Department support (varies ~$500 per year)
LSBE Faculty Grant Program of up to $1,000 per semester
Entrepreneurship Project Grants of up to $2,000 per year
UM Grant-in-Aid program of large research grants for junior faculty

Service Expectations

All faculty serve on one LSBE Committee
All faculty are expected to advise students
Faculty may be assigned to be an advisor for a relevant student club

Benefits

The University offers generous medical and dental benefits. They pay over 80% of the cost of coverage for employees and their families.
Retirement benefits include a mandatory 401(a) plan as well as an optional retirement plan and Section 457 deferred compensation plan.
- - For the mandatory plan, employees contribute 5.5% of salary and the University contributes 10%.
Faculty have access to UM system-wide grants such as the Grant-in-Aid, which gives preference to junior faculty in establishing their research programs.
The Wellness program offers incentives for employees to lead healthy lives.
Life and disability insurance plans are offered.

Visit the UM system Benefits Website for more information.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted online. To apply for this position, external applicants please visit https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/358068 and internal applicants please visit https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/int/358068. Job ID #358068

Applications must include the following documents as attachments: (1) cover letter (2) current curriculum vitae/resume (3) official or unofficial transcripts (4) teaching evaluations completed by students (applications that are missing any one of the first three documents may not be reviewed). Attachment #4 is optional.

Important: Attachments (1) and (2) are uploaded during the application. Attachment (3) and (4) will need to be uploaded after submitting the application, under the My Job Applications (please do not miss this step in the application process).

Xin Liang, Chair, Screening Committee
Department of Management Studies, Labovitz School of Business and Economics
385A LSBE, 1318 Kirby Drive
Duluth, MN 55812
Phone: 218-726-6962; Fax: 218-726-7578
Email: xliang@d.umn.edu

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647).

Smoking, chewing tobacco and the use of electronic cigarettes is prohibited on all UMD property, including indoor facilities, campus grounds, and University vehicles.

If you have started receiving retirement annuity payments from the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS) or Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) your eligibility for this position may be impacted. Please contact UM Benefits at 1-800-756- 2363 for any eligibility limitations.

We welcome and encourage individuals from underrepresented groups and US military veterans to apply.

University of Minnesota Duluth’s Equal Opportunity Statement

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

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