"Assistant Professor - Computer Information Systems (CIS) - 001405"

Assistant Professor - Computer Information Systems (CIS) - 001405

Western Carolina University

Department: Acct, Fin, Info Sys, Bus Law

About WCU:

Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes 'Best Employers' lists each year. Including:- 2024 - Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes 'America's Best Midsize Employers' list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries.
- 2023 - Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes 'America's Best Midsize Employers' list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries.
- 2022 - Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes 'America's Best Employers by State' list.
Western Carolina University is the UNC system's westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South.
Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans - eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.
Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Paid vacation and sick leave accrual begin after first month of employment. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.
WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences - many of which are offered free of charge.

Position Summary:

The primary location of this position is on the main Cullowhee, NC campus.
The School of Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, and Business Law one of three schools in the College of Business, invites applicants for a 9-month tenure track Assistant Professor position in Computer Information Systems (CIS) beginning in August 2025. The successful candidate will bring areas of teaching and research that complement and integrate with those of existing faculty. Teaching responsibilities include, but are not limited to, residential and/or distance undergraduate classes in the core enterprise information systems course and the Cybersecurity program.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to contribute to the College's mission of providing students with the skills needed to address the challenges of contemporary business. Responsibilities include teaching three courses per semester with both face-to-face and online formats per semester, scholarship, advising, and service activities as designed by the school director. Moreover, although faculty are typically assigned to teach 2 or 3 days per week, teaching and service duties may require a campus presence on non-teaching days. The ability to maintain an active research resulting in publication in peer reviewed journals is required. Candidates should have a strong record or show strong promise to contribute to the intellectual and practical lives of students and other stakeholders of the School, College, University, and business community. The successful candidates must meet the standards for qualification per the College's Policy on Classification of Qualified Faculty. The AACSB requirements for academic qualification mandate a minimum level of relevant research and publication in order to remain current in the field of teaching.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required for this position:

Minimum Qualifications:

A Ph.D. in Computer Information systems or a closely related field from an AACSB-accredited institution is required. ABD candidates considered if the degree is completed by July 1, 2025.
Preference will be given to those with a strong record or potential for impactful research and contribution to the student and academic academic community.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in teaching and curriculum development in Cybersecurity.
Professional certifications related to Cybersecurity are advantageous.

Position Type:

Permanent Full-Time

Special Instructions to Applicants:

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE. Hard copy materials will not be accepted for consideration. Review will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled.
Interested applicants must include the following attachments:
1) letter of application;
2) curriculum vita;
3) unofficial transcripts from graduate degrees*;
4) a list of professional references (include full contact information).
Upon request, applicants may be required to submit a teaching video for committee review.
* All applicants are required to submit an unofficial transcript of their highest attained degree, showing all completed coursework and the date the degree was conferred. The transcript must state 'Degree Awarded,' 'Degree Conferred,' or a similar phrase. For candidates who are ABD, please submit your most recent doctoral program transcript along with your master's degree transcript, if you hold such a degree. The master's degree transcript must have a notation such as 'Degree Awarded,' 'Degree Conferred,' or similar phrase, to verify it as your highest completed degree.
For questions or additional information, please contact Ken Sanney at ksanney@email.wcu.edu.