Assistant/Associate Professor in Information and Communication Sciences

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Position Title	Assistant/Associate Professor in Information and Communication Sciences
About this Opportunity	Ball State University seeks Assistant/Associate Professor in Information and Communication Sciences. All faculty in the Center are industry professionals, as well as experienced teachers and researchers. CICS is the first institution nationally to have two faculty members certified as Amazon Web Services Cloud Practitioners. Recently, the Center also welcomed the undergraduate Computer and Information Technology program, a Bachelor of Science degree program of long standing at Ball State. The Center also welcomed the Career and Technical Education master’s degree program and the Director of Career and Technical Education Licensure program. In addition to the academic program elements, the Center also provides a broad Student Social Learning Program to help the Information and Communication master’s degree students as they grow professionally.
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Appointment Type	Tenure-track
Length of Appointment	FT Academic Year
Description	The Center for Information and Communication Sciences is investing in two full-year (11-month), tenure track positions available beginning in August 2024. A start date of May 2024 is subject to negotiation. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in some combination of topics from the following domains. Candidates should speak explicitly in their cover letter to the domains of expertise that they are prepared to teach. MIS: Management Sciences, Decision Sciences, Information Sciences, Product Management, Project Management, Program Management, Portfolio Management, Human Communications, Strategic Planning. (Potential Certifications: PMP, ITIL, PMI). Network & Security: Network Design, Network Protocols, Cybersecurity. (Potential Certifications: CompTIA Network+, Security+, Cisco Certifications, CEH, CISSP, CCSP). Cloud Technologies: Cloud Services, Cloud Development, Cloud Architect, Cloud Administration, etc. (Potential Certifications: Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud).
Minimum Qualifications	Master’s degree in an appropriate field (e.g., Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science and Analytics, MIS, Business Administration, Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction) from an accredited institution and at least ten years of technology-related professional experience. OR Possess or be ABD in a terminal degree (e.g., PhD, DBA, DIT, EdD, JD) in an appropriate field (e.g., Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science and Analytics, MIS, Business Administration, Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction) from an accredited institution.
Authorization to work in the US	Employer will consider sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications	Evidence of scholarship. Scholarship is the process of attaining new knowledge, creating a new work, or re-creating/interpreting existing works, and disseminating the results. Generally, this takes the form of appropriate peer-reviewed publications, presentations or exhibits, other creative endeavors, development and grant proposals. Scholarship can occur in four areas: discovery, integration, application, and teaching. Other forms of scholarship can be considered. Relevant business and technical experience and demonstrated applied academic or industry scholarship. The ideal candidate will be able to teach on-campus/online courses in current technologies including some combination of topics from the above domains. Experience leading IT/MIS projects such as IT infrastructure, software engineering, security infrastructure, etc. Ability to manage multiple projects within and outside of classroom environment. Ability to provide advising and career development for a diverse graduate student population. Ability to qualify for graduate faculty status at the rank of assistant/associate professor. A history of leadership in either industry or higher education.
Required Certifications/Licensures
Pre-Employment Screening	Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised	Graduate Assistants
EEO Statement	Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Department	Ctr Info & Communication Sciences:400020
College/Department Information	About the Center for Information and Communication Sciences Situated within the College of Communication, Information and Media, the Center for Information and Communication Sciences (CICS) is at the nexus of technology, business, and policy, applying these competencies across industry, government, education, and nonprofit organizations. For over three and a half decades, the Information and Communication Sciences master’s degree program has prepared graduates to meet the needs of virtually any organization in today’s knowledge society driven by an information economy, particularly in areas of innovation and leadership. With over 2000 alumni in leadership roles and successful careers, graduates achieve a job placement rate of over 90% in a wide range of private and public organizations and are regularly recruited by Fortune 500 companies with alumni reporting significant increases in salary and opportunities soon after graduation. To learn more about CICS, visit https://www.bsu.edu/academics/collegesanddepartments/cics About the College of Communication, Information, and Media The Center is housed within the College of Communication, Information, and Media (CCIM) – one of the largest and most technologically advanced communication colleges in the United States. CCIM is composed of four academic units: Department of Communication Studies, School of Journalism and Strategic Communication, Department of Media, and Center for Information and Communication Sciences. Recent highlights of growth and innovation include: To learn more about the CCIM, visit https://www.bsu.edu/academics/collegesanddepartments/ccim
Department Email or Phone Number	615-423-0525

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number	202301183F
Number of Vacancies	1
Desired Start Date	08/01/2024
Position End Date
Posting Date	11/08/2024
Applications Accepted Through Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Consideration Date: to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by the date indicated here. (Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.)	11/27/2023
Information regarding transcripts	The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Special Instructions Summary	Application Instructions: Confidential review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled; for full consideration, parties are encouraged to apply by November 27, 2023. Please submit your recent curriculum vitae, a list of 3 references (we will notify you before contacting them), a cover letter outlining your interest in and suitability for this position, and a diversity statement (500 words maximum) that responds to the following prompt: At Ball State University , inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Inclusive Excellence Plan to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts. In your application, please describe how you would contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive learning community at Ball State University. To apply online, go to: https://theapplicantmanager.com/jobs?pos=su390 To make recommendations or for more information: Lyndi Hewitt, PhD Senior Consultant Summit Search Solutions, Inc. Direct: 615-423-0525 [email protected]
Information for Applications Requiring a Cover Letter	In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experiences align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please also describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to our University’s enduring values , including inclusiveness, which we define as a commitment ‘to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.’
Search Committee Chair Name and Contact Information	David Hua [email protected]