What are the responsibilities and job description for the ISOM - Temporary, Full-Time, Non-Tenure Track Visiting Assistant Professor position at UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA?
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Description
Position Overview & Job Duties:
The Department of Information Systems and Operations Management (ISOM) at the University of Central Oklahoma invites applications for a visiting position in Management Information Systems at the Assistant level, beginning in August 2025. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. In Management Information Systems (MIS), or a closely related field. ABDs will be considered but must provide strong evidence that the degree will be completed prior to August 2024.
Candidates are expected to have a balanced commitment towards teaching, research, and service. Teaching responsibilities include teaching undergraduate MIS and business analytics courses. Preferred candidates will have experience teaching.
Visiting faculty are employed by the university to teach or perform research for a limited time. This is a non-tenure track, temporary position. Service or research may be expected. This position teaches and mentors students, evaluates student performance, and maintains department and student records in accordance with university policies. Adheres to the educational philosophy of the university. Works in a collaborative manner with colleagues and professional peers. Participates in university meetings that relate to faculty. Serves on department, college, and university committees as requested. Prepares departmental reports as requested. Engages in teaching, service, and scholarly and/or creative activities as defined by the tenure and promotion policy in the UCO Employee and Faculty Handbook.
College/Department Overview:
The College of Business has
- 67 full-time faculty
- 40 part-time faculty
- 6 academic departments: Accounting, Economics, Finance, Information Systems & Operations Management, Management, and Marketing.
- 15 undergraduate majors
- More than 2,000 students
- 3 graduate programs serving more than 200 students combined.
The faculty and staff of the College are committed to a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in support of our efforts to prepare students to become productive, ethical, and engaged citizens and business leaders, while promoting commerce and advancing the quality of life in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area.
The College is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). For further information see our website at http://business.uco.edu.
Experience Required:
- PhD candidates within 5 years of graduation.
- Other candidates should be a qualified scholarly academic per AACSB guidelines.
Teaching, research, departmental/school and university service is expected. An earned doctorate degree awarded by a regionally accredited or internationally recognized institution in the field specified in the position announcement (exceptions require Academic Affairs approval).
Experience Preferred:
Demonstrated potential of high-quality teaching. Experience with Analytics in Microsoft Excel and PowerBI are a plus. Applicants with a Ph.D. or ABD in MIS or a closely related field from an AACSB school will have priority consideration.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Ability to teach introductory and advanced classes in Information Systems. Ability to actively engage students in learning activities.
Physical Demands:
Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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