Assistant Professor of Computer Information

Job Title

Assistant Professor of Computer Information

Agency

West Texas A&M University

Department

Information & Decision Management

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Canyon, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business at West Texas A&M University invites applications for assistant professors starting Fall 2024.  West Texas A&M University is located on a 170-acre campus in Canyon, Texas, with two additional support center facilities in neighboring Amarillo, Texas. The Amarillo, Texas area is an affordable and growing metropolitan area of approximately 350,000, serving as a primary service area for Northwest Texas, Southwest Oklahoma, Southwest Kansas, Eastern New Mexico, and Southeast Colorado. University enrollment is approximately 10,000 students, including over 1,300 undergraduate and 1,400 graduate students in the AACSB-Accredited College of Business. The typical teaching load is three courses (two preparations) per semester. The tenure track positions include teaching, research, and service responsibilities. Salary is competitive, depending on academic discipline and experience. Additional compensation for summer teaching and service activities is available. 

Necessary Qualifications:

Competitive candidates must have a. Ph.D. in Computer Information Systems (CIS) or a closely related field by the time of appointment. Applicants must have a high level of familiarity with the information systems topics and technologies. Preference is given to candidates with one or more teaching fields in business analytics, management information systems, web applications, database design, multimedia development, and network security.

Successful candidates must demonstrate commitment to quality teaching in both the traditional classroom and online formats and engage in scholarly activity consistent with AACSB accreditation. Candidates should have strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills, initiative, and the ability to excel in a student-centered environment.

Applicant Instructions:  

We require the following: 

• Letter of interest or cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Personal statement to include evidence of teaching effectiveness
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts are expected to be submitted promptly by the successful candidate)
• Three professional references

Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page before continuing through the application.  Please use the “Upload” button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission.  If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at [email protected] .  Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Texas law requires that males age 18 through 25 be properly registered with the Selective Service System in order to be eligible for employment.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our diverse workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits

For additional questions or information regarding this position, please contact:

Search Committee Chair:  Dr. Amjad Abdullat

Department:                     Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business

Phone:                             (806) 651-2530

Email:                              [email protected]

Affirmative Action Commitment Statement

West Texas A&M University and the Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business are committed to hiring the person most qualified for the Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems position with equal treatment and access for all applicants, including affirmative action for women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

We will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.