Assistant Professor of Management Science and Information Systems

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Candidates must have an earned doctorate (or an earned doctorate by the date of appointment) in MIS, IS, Business Analytics, or related field in Business or Data Science, and evidence of an active and focused research program. The candidate will teach three courses each semester: one course in-residence at Penn State Abington for its Business degree programs (in-person) and two courses online for Penn State’s World Campus BSBIC program. The successful candidate should be able to teach introductory and advanced courses in MIS including, but not limited to, Business Analytics, Introduction to Data Analysis, and Business Data Management. The curriculum is expected to emphasize the use of spreadsheet and database applications in business decision-making. The faculty member will have advising responsibilities and be expected to contribute to the college community through service activities. Opportunities for professional development and promotion are available and will be supported. The faculty member will have access to Penn State wide research resources and support. Opportunities to collaborate with and pursue funding alongside colleagues at Abington and other Penn State campuses are available and encouraged. A commitment to excellence and innovation in undergraduate teaching and mentoring, both inside and outside the classroom, is also essential. Candidates who have experience teaching both lower-level and upper-division courses in their area of expertise are preferred. The ideal candidate will have experience working with diverse student populations and demonstrate interest in facilitating student/faculty research and mentoring. The administration at Penn State Abington is committed to the development of faculty scholarship. The college has an established undergraduate research participant pool as well as several shared lab spaces and strong community partnerships. Internal funding is available for research purposes as well as faculty and student conference travel. Penn State Abington serves racially- and ethnically diverse students, first-generation college students, students from a range of socio-economic backgrounds, and a significant international student population. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all forms. To learn more about our institutional commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, please visit here, http://equity.psu.edu/diversity-statement. Applications will be reviewed beginning on November 15, 2022 with applications accepted until the position is filled. To apply, submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a teaching statement, and three letters of reference. Application materials (except letters of reference) must be submitted online through psu.jobs. 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