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FACULTY POSITION POSTING FORM
Rochester Institute of Technology, College of  Liberal Arts, 93 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester, NY 14623

Position Title: Instructional Faculty
IRC32126
Department:  Saunders COB Dean's Office #2
Job Category: Faculty, Tenure Track
Starting Date: August 2010


Detailed Description

The E. Philip Saunders College of Business invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate level in Management Information Systems (MIS). Responsibilities include teaching graduate and undergraduate MIS courses and publishing high quality scholarly research in MIS.  The Saunders College values collegial individuals who are excellent communicators, innovative teachers, and active researchers. The College works closely with the business community, which provides research and professional opportunities. The typical teaching schedule is two courses per quarter, six courses per year, and may be a mix of undergraduate or graduate or both.

We are seeking individuals who are committed to contributing to RIT’s core values (http://www.rit.edu/academicaffairs/Manual/sectionA/corevalues.html), honor code (http://www.rit.edu/academicaffairs/Manual/sectionA/honorcode.html), and statement of diversity (http://www.rit.edu/academicaffairs/Manual/sectionA/diversitystatement.html).

Department Description

The E. Philip Saunders College of Business is served by 48 full-time faculty members who value collegiality and team work. The Saunders College is accredited by AACSB International and offers bachelors' degrees in business administration with seven different majors. Graduate programs include an MBA, an Executive MBA, and Masters of Science programs in Management and Finance. Saunders is ranked in the top 100 by US News and World Report. The Program for Innovation and Entrepreneurship was ranked as one of the most innovative programs in the world by Business Week. The Albert J. Simone Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship enhances entrepreneurship activities, including the RIT Venture Creations Incubator.
RIT attracts students from all 50 states and more than 90 countries, with more than 16,000 enrolled students. RIT has been recognized on The Chronicle of Higher Education's inaugural "Great Colleges to Work For" list. RIT was cited in six different categories: Professional/Career Development Program, Compensation and Benefits, Tuition Reimbursement, 403b or 401k (retirement plan), Disability Insurance and Life Insurance.
 
The Rochester area has a diverse population which includes African Americans (38% of the city and 14% of Monroe County) and Latin Americans (13% of the city and 5% of the county). In addition, more than 7% of the population is foreign born. Rochester is ranked 7th among the "10 Best Cities to Raise a Family" by Child Magazine, 2003, and 8th among 200 metro areas in childcare for "Best Cities for Women 2002" by Ladies Home Journal. In 2007 Rochester's ranked the 6th "Best Places to Live in America" by Places Rated Almanac out of 379 metropolitan areas.

QUALIFICATIONS:
 
Assistant Professor Rank
REQUIRED: Qualified candidates should hold a Ph.D. or D.B.A in Management Information Systems, or equivalent, from an AACSB-accredited institution.
 
For rank of Assistant Professor, candidates may be ABD with expected completion by December 2010. Candidates must have strong research skills and potential for scholarly research as demonstrated by presentations in academic conferences or publications in peer reviewed journals. Candidates should also have a demonstrated ability to teach effectively.  
 
PREFERRED: Preference will be given to those who have work experience and focus on the area of MIS Management with a focus on technology based innovation in business or service science, management and engineering.
 

Associate Professor Rank
REQUIRED: For rank of Associate Professor, candidates must have a proven record of scholarly research and evidence of teaching excellence and strong service experience.
 
PREFERRED: Professional work experience in MIS Management with a focus on technology based innovation in business or service science, management and engineering.

Willingness to interact with business community.


HOW TO APPLY:

The search committee will begin its review of completed applications immediately and continue until the position is filled. To be considered a candidate, you must register and complete the entire online application on this website.
 
Completed applications must be submitted online at https://mycareer.rit.edu; IRC 32126 include:
    - Cover letter expressing interest in this position
    - Current curriculum vita including teaching effectiveness
    - Teaching statement
    - Research statement
    - Three references (names, addresses, phone numbers& e-mail address)
 
You can contact the search committee with questions on the position at:
A. James Baroody, Chair, MIS Faculty Search Committee
Rochester Institute of Technology
E. Philip Saunders College of Business
107 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY 14623-5608
 
Inquiries may be sent by electronic mail to jbaroody@saunders.rit.edu . Review of applications will begin immediately.


The Rochester Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All individuals with the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the university's continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences are encouraged to make application.


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To apply: HOW TO APPLY:

The search committee will begin its review of completed applications immediately and continue until the position is filled. To be considered a candidate, you must register and complete the entire online application on this website.
 
Completed applications must be submitted online at https://mycareer.rit.edu; IRC 32126 include:
    - Cover letter expressing interest in this position
    - Current curriculum vita including teaching effectiveness
    - Teaching statement
    - Research statement
    - Three references (names, addresses, phone numbers& e-mail address)