Lecturer of Computer Information Systems and Business Analytics (CIS & BSAN)

James Madison University, United States

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Harrisonburg, VIRGINIA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Working Title Lecturer of Computer Information Systems and Business Analytics (CIS & BSAN)
Position Number 8534
Posting Number F2370
Position Type Instructional Faculty - Full Time
Position Status Full Time
College/Division College of Business
Department 100774 - Computer Information Systems and Business Analytics
Pay Rate Commensurate with Experience
Specify Range or Amount
Is this a JMU only position? No
Is this a grant-funded position? No
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Position Summary Information


About James Madison University
Mission
We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.
Vision
To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.
Who We Are
Located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.
JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. The university is committed to expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.
General Information
The James Madison University College of Business is seeking applicants for a Lecturer in the Department of Computer Information Systems & Business Analytics (CIS & Business Analytics) beginning Fall 2024. The position is a renewable term appointment (RTA). The teaching load for this position is 12 credit hours per semester (4/4). This is a full-time benefits-eligible, non-tenure track appointment.
About the Department: The Department of CIS & BSAN is an academic unit of the College of Business and has 25 full-time faculty members, over 600 CIS majors in 3 concentrations (IS, Business Analytics, and Information and Cybersecurity Management), 80 CIS minors, and over 40 BSAN minors and growing. In addition, the department supports the college by providing core business classes in information systems, quantitative methods, business statistics, and operations management. The department places a primary emphasis on its undergraduate programs that include hands-on projects, laboratory exercises, case analyses, and engaging classroom experiences designed to prepare graduates to work independently and in team-oriented environments. The CIS program is accredited by ABET, making the department one of only 10 CIS programs in the nation accredited by both the AACSB and ABET.
In addition to high involvement in undergraduate education, departmental faculty members play a vital role in the delivery of the Executive Leadership MBA, Innovation MBA, and Information Security MBA programs. Outside the academic community, faculty members maintain strong connections with the consulting industry in Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Washington, D.C., and interact regularly with members of the department’s advisory board.
About the College: The AACSB-accredited College of Business includes nationally ranked undergraduate and graduate programs. Recently, the Information Security MBA was recognized as #1 in the nation for the Best Online Information Security MBA Programs, and #16 in the Princeton Review’s list of the top 25 Online MBA Programs. The college includes the Center for Entrepreneurship, Center for Professional Selling, Small Business Development Center, Capital Markets Lab, Madison Consulting, and other programs focused on outreach and engagement with the business community. Our very successful alumni hold C-suite positions at major corporations including SAP, Fidelity, Bank of America, IBM, McKinsey & Company, Deloitte, KPMG, and other Fortune 500 companies and readily engage with the college. Five years post-graduation, Virginia residents attending the college had the highest return-on-investment of the 82 business schools included in Poets & Quants 2017 undergraduate business program ranking. The faculty are teacher-scholars who are collaborative and supportive colleagues. The college has approximately 4,300 students in its AACSB programs and is highly regarded across the JMU campus community.
Duties and Responsibilities
This position has primary teaching responsibilities in the CIS area. The primary course taught will be Computer Information Systems (COB 204), an introductory course covering computer-based information systems for students with a major in the College of Business or a CIS minor. Secondary teaching may include courses within the upper-division CIS curriculum. The ideal candidate can teach across at least one other of our areas of concentration in the major (i.e., business analytics and/or information and cybersecurity management).
In addition to teaching responsibilities and office hours, the successful candidate will be expected to perform service activities such as serving on departmental committees, advising student organizations, and attending university meetings, as well as maintaining professional qualifications according to AACSB standards. Maintaining professional qualifications can be accomplished through a variety of avenues including, but not limited to, continuing education and certifications, consulting, serving on boards, recognized professional expertise in the teaching discipline, publications, and university administrative duties. These requirements can be met in several ways, providing the candidate the ability to contribute based upon their strengths, abilities, and interests. It is anticipated that in order to meet these obligations, the successful candidate will need to be available for potential on-campus activities during multiple days throughout the week.
The department fosters a collegial and collaborative team environment that supports student success and faculty development and growth.
Qualifications
Minimum/Required: A master’s degree in information systems, computer information systems, or a closely related field, from an AACSB-accredited business program is required by date of appointment. Candidates must have significant and substantive non-academic work experience within the past five years relevant to the teaching assignment.
Preferred: The ability to teach in two or more of our areas of concentration (business analytics, information systems, and information and cybersecurity management) is preferred. A strong foundation in business applications is desired. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate through professional activities a commitment and ability to contribute to experiential and intellectual inclusive excellence within the department.
The CIS & Business Analytics Department is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their teaching, professional qualifications, and/or service, to the inclusive excellence of the JMU academic community. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to engage successfully with diverse students and colleagues, to help students understand diverse perspectives, and to mentor diverse students and communities.
Conditions of Employment
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Posting Detail Information


Posting Date 01/22/2024
Beginning Review Date 02/22/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Proposed Starting Date 08/25/2024
EEO Statement

James Madison University is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.
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Additional Posting Information
Candidates interested in faculty positions at the University must complete the online employment application in the JMU JobLink system and upload the following documents through the site:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Contact information for three references
  • Statement of teaching philosophy


Incomplete applications or applications submitted through email or postal mail will not be considered. Review of applications will begin February 22, 2024. Salary will be commensurate with experience. For search related questions, candidates may contact Laura Atkins, Chair of the Search Committee, by email at [email protected] .

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