Assistant Professor in Management Information Systems
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Category:: Faculty
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Department:: School of Management
Locations:: Binghamton, NY
Posted:: Sep 19, 2024
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Ref. No.:: 19278
Position ID:: 181289

About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a world-class institution that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by outstanding academics, facilities and community life - promotes extraordinary student success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty and state-of-the-art facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000 students. The high-achieving Binghamton student body also represents a great diversity of life experiences, from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration and community service.

Job Description:

The School of Management at Binghamton University (State University of New York at Binghamton, a premier public R1 research institution) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in Management Information Systems (MIS) starting mid-August 2025, subject to budgetary approval.

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in business administration, information systems, or a closely related field or will have completed all degree requirements by the academic year obligation start date (August 18, 2025). The successful candidate should demonstrate research and teaching excellence. Desirable teaching interests for this role encompass both introductory and advanced MIS topics, such as introduction to MIS, systems analysis and applications, technical aspects of business analytics, IT leadership, emerging technologies, and digital innovation management.

Our faculty members have a wide range of research interests that encompass various aspects of information systems. We welcome applications from individuals with research interests in the broad domains of information systems, such as HCI, digital innovation management, IT strategies, IT leadership, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies. Preference will be given to those with an aptitude for collaborative and collegial work with diverse groups.

About Us

The School of Management (SOM) is AACSB accredited and is nationally recognized for its success in developing future business leaders. SOM is listed as a top 10 business school among fully public institutions by Poets & Quants. The School offers bachelor's, master's, and Ph.D. programs. Many of the School's programs have secured top rankings for high-paying jobs in 2023, as reported by the Wall Street Journal.

Located in the Southern Tier region of upstate New York, Binghamton is 3 hours from New York City; nearby are Albany, Ithaca, Syracuse, the Finger Lakes, and the Catskill and Adirondack Mountains. Binghamton is a low cost-of-living area of approximately 200,000 residents. The community offers a rich cultural life, professional sports, and outdoor recreational opportunities.

Visit our website for more information: http://www.binghamton.edu/som/

Requirements:

Position Responsibilities

• Produce original and innovative research to be published in the top business academic journals. To support faculty research, the School provides summer funding for the first three years of service.
• Instruct both undergraduate and graduate MIS courses. The standard teaching load is 2+2 per academic year.
• Participate actively in the School's graduate programs and student advising.
• Contribute to the School, the University, and the professional community by providing appropriate service through involvement in committees, shared governance undertakings, and review services.

Mandatory Qualifications

• A current Ph.D. in business administration, information systems, or a closely related field, or have completed all degree requirements (including securing valid immigration status and work authorization, if applicable) by the academic year obligation start date (August 18, 2025).
• Demonstrated potential to establish a successful track record of scholarly research. This can be substantiated by providing copies of published articles, submitted manuscripts, and work-in-progress papers aimed at publication in distinguished business journals.

Preferred Qualifications

• We are a collaborative research group and are particularly interested in scholars whose work complements the ongoing research initiatives of our existing faculty.
• Demonstrated capability to teach undergraduate and graduate MIS courses.
• Experience in applying for and obtaining external research funding from major funding agencies is valued.

Additional Information:

Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact: Ada Robinson-Perez, ADA Coordinator email: arobins@binghamton.edu.

The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

As required by title IX and its implementing regulations, Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus effective August 1, 2017.

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange to the appropriate position listing at: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=181289.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews with shortlisted candidates will be conducted via Zoom.

Applicants must submit the following documents:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• A one-page research statement.
• A research writing sample (e.g., a main work-in-progress research paper or recently published article) that can demonstrate the applicant's research interests and capabilities.
• A one-page teaching statement.
• Teaching evaluation (if available).
• A Ph.D. status statement (expected only from ABD candidates) indicating dissertation status and anticipated schedule for completion.
• Contact information for three references. Reference letters will be requested by the Committee Chair at a subsequent stage.

Binghamton University is strongly committed to affirmative action. We offer access to services and recruit students and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.