The University of Alabama
Culverhouse College of Commerce and Business Administration
Alston 300, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0226
Phone: (205) 348-6085 Fax: (205) 348-0560
http://www.cba.ua.edu/mis
POSITIONS AVAILABLE: 1 Position
RANK: Open. Preference will be given to candidates with prior academic experience in tenure-track positions.
TEACHING LOAD PER YEAR: 2 courses per semester, 2 semesters per year
DESIRED STARTING DATE: Fall 2008
RESEARCH PREFERENCES: Information Systems Analysis & Design, Project Management
TEACHING PREFERENCES: Open. Teaching assignment may include
1. Project Management
2. Systems Analysis and Design
3. Programming, Database
PROGRAM CHARACTERISTICS
(x) AACSB Accredited
(x) BA/BS with MIS major
(x) Double Master's Degree Program: MS(Enterprise Integration),
MBA(Consulting-Project and Process Management)
(x) Doctorate in MIS
QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must hold a doctorate in MIS (or a closely related discipline) or expect completion by August 2008. Candidates must also have strong research skills and a desire to function as a team member in both research and teaching. Candidates for the rank of associate or full professor must have a proven record of research publications and quality teaching. Professional experience in systems development and delivery is desired.
The successful applicant will be expected to engage in scholarly research programs resulting in peer-reviewed journal publications; teach introductory and advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in management information systems; mentor and coach students; engage in curriculum development and outcomes assessment; and participate in University and program-related service.
PROGRAMS: MIS programs are tightly focused on improving the development and delivery of information systems solutions. UA MIS faculty members collaborate on prescriptive research programs related to the entire systems development lifecycle, from governance and portfolio management, to software maintenance and evolution.
The new MIS Doctoral program admitted its first student cohort group in fall 2005. Consistent with our overall mission, this program develops faculty members with a passion for improving the development and delivery of information systems solutions. Each year, the program admits a cohort of 2-4 experienced IS professionals who strive to join the academic community as active researchers and teachers.
The UA MIS MBA program, recently ranked by Computerworld as one of the nation’s best Techno-MBA programs, has now evolved as a dual MBA / MS MIS program. Each MBA/MS-MIS student is paired with an MIS undergraduate team and serves as the team's project manager. The team completes a high priority systems development project for a client firm (including Procter and Gamble, CGI-AMS, U.S. Dept. of Commerce, and many others).
The MIS Forum, the program’s industrial advisory board, is composed of 20 IS executives (VP/CIOs and consulting partners) from leading global organizations. The MIS Forum aids the program through access to research data, research collaboration, program direction, and student scholarships.
The MIS faculty is actively engaged in sponsored research through the Enterprise Integration Lab, Manufacturing Information Technology Center, and the Aging Infrastructure Systems Center of Excellence. Through these research units, MIS faculty members direct research projects totaling more than three million dollars annually (from NSF, NASA, U.S. Department of Transportation and the State of Alabama).
CAMPUS CHARACTERISTICS
Established in 1831, the University's more than 23,000 students are seeking 275 different degrees in over 150 fields of study, the bachelor's, master's, specialist, and doctoral levels. The University of Alabama has been committed to providing the best, most complete education possible for its students. Our commitment to that goal means that as times change, we sharpen our focus and methods to keep our graduates competitive in their fields. By offering outstanding teaching in a solid core curriculum enhanced by multimedia classrooms and campus-wide computer labs, The University of Alabama keeps its focus on the future while maintaining a traditional college atmosphere. Extensive international study opportunities, internship programs, and experiential learning help our students prepare for successful futures.
LOCATION CHARACTERISTICS
Tuscaloosa is a college town of approximately 100,000 people and is headquarters for Mercedes-USA. Most recently, the Tuscaloosa area was recognized by Kiplingers’ Personal Finance magazine as one of the nation's 10 best entrepreneurial hot spots, and by Money magazine in its annual list of the most livable cities in the United States.
Birmingham, 50 miles to the east, has a metro-area population of 1,000,000. Primary organizations located within the area are Mercedes-Benz USA, JVC-USA, BellSouth, HealthSouth, Saks, National Data Centers for Compass, AmSouth, and Regions banks, and the state's utility companies.
Convenient drive to Atlanta, Memphis, Nashville, and New Orleans.
INDIVIDUAL IN CHARGE OF RECRUITING: Dr. Joanne Hale
Review of applications will begin immediately after the position has been approved. Preliminary interviews can be set up with the faculty representatives from UA at the AIS conference. To do so, please email Dr. Joanne Hale a letter of interest and vita at jhale@cba.ua.edu.
The position will remain open until filled.
Additional information concerning the MIS programs at The University of Alabama can be found at www.cba.ua.edu/mis
The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution