Associate Professor Information Systems

Roles and responsibilities

• Experience in teaching information systems courses and, in particular, courses relating to e-Health and Telemedicine, Enterprise Systems, IT Project Management, and IT Resource Management . The candidate is also expected to teach other IS courses such as E-Marketing, E-Commerce, Business Intelligence, and System Analysis and Design.
• The candidate must have a strong research background.
• Only candidates who hold a Ph.D. in Information Systems will be considered.
  

Core Duties And Responsibilities

The selected applicant will be expected to:

• Develop and teach undergraduate courses in Information Systems
• Engage in innovative and technology-based approaches to learning and teaching
• Publish high-quality research in leading internationally recognized journals
• Participate in committees at the departmental, college and/or university levels as assigned
• Actively engage in promoting the growth of the Ajman University
• Ability to provide consultancy service to researchers and the business community.
  

Application Process

A completed application will include:

• A letter of interest addressing qualifications for the position.
• A current curriculum vitae.
• A statement of teaching philosophy and research.
• Copies of transcripts of all graduate coursework.
• A list of three professional references with names, titles, phone numbers, and email addresses- including a current or previous supervisor.

Desired candidate profile

1. Teaching and Instruction

• Course Development and Delivery: Designing and delivering courses on topics such as database management, information systems design, enterprise systems, cybersecurity, business analytics, data management, system integration, and IT governance. These courses may be offered at the undergraduate, graduate, or executive education levels.
• Lectures and Seminars: Providing lectures, seminars, and discussions on Information Systems theory, practices, and technologies. This includes teaching both technical and business-oriented aspects of the field.
• Hands-on Training and Lab Supervision: Supervising students in labs and project-based courses where they apply IS principles in real-world contexts, such as working with databases, coding, or designing IT solutions.
• Advising and Mentoring: Advising and mentoring students on academic, career, and research topics. This may include advising students on their academic trajectory, research projects, internships, and post-graduation employment opportunities.
• Assessments and Feedback: Developing assignments, exams, and other assessments to evaluate students’ grasp of course material. Providing timely and constructive feedback to students to support their learning.

2. Research and Scholarly Activity

• Conducting Research: Engaging in original research within the Information Systems field. Research topics may include but are not limited to business analytics, artificial intelligence in information systems, IT infrastructure, e-commerce, digital transformation, systems analysis and design, and IT strategy.
• Publishing Research: Writing and publishing research papers in peer-reviewed journals, presenting research findings at academic conferences, and contributing to the knowledge base of the Information Systems field.
• Collaborative Research: Collaborating with other academic institutions, industries, or governmental organizations on interdisciplinary or applied research projects. This could involve working on projects related to improving business processes, developing new technologies, or understanding the social impact of Information Systems.
• Research Funding: Writing grant proposals and securing funding for research projects. This may involve collaborating with research teams or pursuing industry-sponsored research partnerships.
• Supervising Graduate Research: Mentoring and supervising graduate students (Masters/Ph.D.) on their thesis or dissertation research projects. This includes guiding students through research design, data collection, analysis, and publication.

3. Service to the Institution and Community

• Academic Service: Serving on various committees within the department or university. These may include curriculum development committees, faculty hiring committees, or accreditation bodies.
• Community Outreach: Engaging with the broader academic or professional community by organizing workshops, webinars, or public outreach activities that promote Information Systems literacy and advancements.
• Industry Collaboration: Developing partnerships with businesses or government organizations to promote applied research, internships, and collaborative projects between students, faculty, and industry.
• Professional Engagement: Participating in professional organizations like the Association for Information Systems (AIS), IEEE Computer Society, or similar entities. Attending and contributing to conferences, serving as a reviewer for journals, or taking leadership roles in academic societies.