Qualifications : 

Required – Applicants must hold a PhD in Information Systems or a closely related field. Candidates nearing completion of the doctorate will be considered, provided that all degree requirements are completed by August 15, 2014.

Applicants at the assistant level should provide, if available, evidence of teaching ability at college / university level and of research capability, as indicated by refereed publications, works under review, and/or works-in-progress. 

Candidates at the associate level must also have a minimum of 4 years of full-time college or university teaching at the rank of Assistant Professor (or equivalent) and must provide evidence of teaching ability at college / university level and of research capability, as indicated by refereed publications, works under review, and/or works-in-progress

Preferred – Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated ability to teach courses and to conduct research in healthcare information systems (electronic medical records, analytics, or information assurance), or data analytics.  Practical experience in healthcare fields is a plus.

Idaho State University has achieved the Carnegie ranking of Research University-High, but excellence in teaching is required by the College of Business. Candidates with a solid technical background and the ability to teach courses ranging from introductory programming to networking to systems analysis and design are desired.

Application Procedure:

Please submit a cover letter, vitae, and list of three references. Candidates at the associate level must also provide evidence of teaching excellence and research capability. Formal applications must be submitted at https://isujobs.net/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp.  Click Search Postings, and then in the Posting Number field at the bottom enter 2011447.

If you are attending AMCIS and would like to schedule an interview with ISU, please visit this link: http://parkeriseducation.com/amcisRecruiting/scheduler.php. Note: you must do this in addition to submitting your formal application per the above paragraph.

Important Dates:

Positions are open until filled.  Priority will be given to those applications received by September 15, 2013.  CIS faculty members from Idaho State University will be present and will conduct interviews at AMCIS 2013 in Chicago.

Department and University Community:
The Computer Information Systems department offers majors and minors in IS, as well as an MBA concentration. The CIS department cooperates with health sciences to offer a Health Care Informatics degree.  The CIS program hosts ISU's National Information Assurance Training and Education Center, a consortium of academic, industry, and government organizations developed to improve the awareness, training, and education standards in information assurance. The department has a close relationship with our Computer Science Department.

The College of Business at Idaho State is AACSB accredited. ISU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Community:

Pocatello is a community of over 60,000 located in southeastern Idaho. The area provides tremendous recreation opportunities.  American Falls reservoir affords a 20-mile long lake for fishing and boating.  Fishing opportunities are also numerous in the Snake River, many smaller reservoirs, and mountain streams.  Bird and big game hunting areas are readily accessible.  The surrounding country is ideal for hiking, cross-country skiing, camping, and snowmobiling.  Alpine skiing at Pebble Creek and Lava, Downata, and Indian Hot Springs are within half-hour drives of Pocatello.

A two-hour drive brings one to the world class resorts of Sun Valley, Grand Targhee, Jackson Hole, or Park City, and such scenic vacation spots as Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, Island Park and Bear Lake.  Salt Lake City, which also opens up a wealth of recreational and cultural opportunities, is little more than a two-hour drive away.

For any questions about the position, please contact Dr. Kevin Parker, Chair of CIS, at parkerkr@isu.edu.