Assistant Professor - Info Systems & Computer Science

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, 34 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates and continuing education programs. 

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The Information Systems & Computer Science is part of the J. Whitney Bunting College of Business & Technology. Our department offers a range of programs designed to prepare students for exciting careers in the rapidly evolving field of computing. We offer an undergraduate MIS degree with concentrations in Enterprise Systems & Data Analytics, Networking & Security Management, and Project Management & Consulting, a Master's of MIS, and three online MMIS certificates.  

The Department of Information Systems & Computer Science in the College of Business & Technology at Georgia College & State University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Management Information Systems with cybersecurity to begin January 1, 2025. 

Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in Management Information Systems or a closely related field. Strong candidates will be willing and able to teach a suitable range of classes (undergraduate, graduate, in-person, and online), maintain a program of research, provide appropriate service, and engage regularly with business experts and leaders in the field.

Provide quality teaching in the area of Management Information Systems specifically in networking, security, database, and IT strategy & governance at the undergraduate and graduate levels both in-person and online.

Provide service to the department, college, and academic community that is commensurate with rank and experience and aligned with expertise such as training on AI prompting. 

Teaching load is 9 credit hours per semester.

The option to teach in the summer is often available, dependent upon student demand null Produce quality research leading to published scholarly contributions in accordance with departmental and college expectations.

Develop, maintain, and engage regularly with experts in the field through events such as guest speakers inside and outside of class.

Faculty Teaching

Assistant Professor 10 month Academic Year

Full-time instructional load teaching in areas of expertise within the academic discipline 

Regular course meetings and instruction 

Mentoring Students 

Other teaching responsibilities Knowledge and ability to convey current philosophies, practices, and theories related to the academic discipline. 

Faculty employees also contribute to the Georgia College & State University core curriculum by teaching topical freshman (GC1Y) or sophomore seminar (GC2Y) courses. 

All Georgia College faculty share the responsibility of teaching our core curriculum and providing foundation courses for majors and non-majors alike. To carry out our public liberal arts mission, we seek faculty with the desire and ability to engage students as they launch their intellectual journey. 

Professional Development 

Faculty are expected to conduct research and develop within the profession.

Academic Achievement/Professional Development 

Publications (editing, citations) 

Presentations at professional meetings 

Publication; peer reviewed scholarship 

Current work in circulation or in progress 

Grants received or applied for 

Membership and participation in professional organizations 

Other professional service of development activities Ability to develop and demonstrate knowledge of current philosophies, practices, and theories related to the academic discipline. 

Service to Institution 

All faculty are expected to support the advancement of the department, college and university mission by providing service to the institution. Service may be at the department, college, university, community and disciplinary level. Duties include service on college-level and university-level committees, advising students regarding career options, and support of department-level outreach activities. 

Service to the Institution 

Committee memberships and offices 

Programs directed and advised 

Participation in special programs or projects 

Other service in the institution Ability to work collegially with others in service to the University; Support the advancement of the department, college and University mission. 

Public Service 

Public Service is often a part of faculty service expectations and might include activities such as the following: 

Consulting work 

Provide continuing education service, instruction, or program development for department, school, college, or university 

Membership and participation in community organizations 

Other significant services to the community Ability to work collegially with others in service to the broader University community

Other duties and responsibilities 

All Georgia College faculty share the responsibility of teaching our core curriculum and providing foundation courses for majors and non-majors alike. To carry out our public liberal arts mission, we seek faculty with the desire and ability to engage students as they launch their intellectual journey.

Ph.D. in Management Information Systems, or a closely related field from an accredited university. 

Demonstrated excellence in teaching a range of Management Information Systems specifically in networking, security, database, and IT strategy & governance.

Demonstrated ability to developing and teaching High Impact Practices. 

Experience teaching with Packet Tracer, AWS, and SQL. 

Demonstrated ability to produce quality research and maintain a program of research across time. 

Demonstrated commitment to or interest in service to the department, college, and academic community. 

Demonstrated technological proficiency in Learning Management Systems (e.g.: GeorgiaView) and online teaching tools (e.g., Teams) 

Must meet SACSCOC accreditation requirements stated in C.S. 3.7.1 (www.sacscoc.org (faculty credentials))

Preferred Experience Hiring preference will be given to faculty who demonstrate an understanding of Georgia College & State University's mission and who will work closely with high-achieving students within an academic community dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through learning and scholarship. 

Evidence of methodological innovation and creative teaching strategies is highly desirable in keeping with the University's mission.

Cover Letter 

CV / Resume 

Teaching Philosophy 

List of References

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