Academic Unit Head, Department of Computer Information Syste
Company: James Madison University
Location: Harrisonburg
Posted on: February 23, 2021
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Job Description:
Academic Unit Head, Department of Computer Information Systems
and Business Analytics Working Title Academic Unit Head, Department
of Computer Information Systems and Business Analytics Position
Number 3606 Posting Number F1541 Position Type Instructional
Faculty - Full Time Position Status Full Time College/Division
College of Business Department 100330 - College of
Business-Instruction Pay Rate Commensurate with Experience Specify
Range or Amount Is this a JMU only position? No Is this a
grant-funded position? No 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: engages with
ideas and the world. Who We Are
Located in Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, JMU is a highly
selective, diverse, regional, comprehensive, student-oriented
institution with a growing national reputation. The student body
includes approximately 21,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate
students, and over 900 full-time instructional faculty. JMU offers
strong liberal arts and professional programs in a variety of
disciplines. The University is committed to innovation, superlative
teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national recognition for
the quality of its academic programs and has been repeatedly
identified as a best-buy for students. General Information James
Madison University's Department of Computer Information Systems and
Business Analytics ( CIS & BSAN ) invites applications and
nominations for the position of Department Head. The Department of
CIS & BSAN is an academic unit of the College of Business and has
26 full-time faculty members, over 650 CIS majors (in two
concentrations: information systems and business analytics), 100
CIS minors and more than 50 BSAN minors. In addition, the
Department supports the College by providing core business classes
in information systems, business analytics, 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 .
In addition to high involvement in undergraduate education,
departmental faculty members play a vital role in the delivery of
the College's 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 and Richmond, and interact regularly
with members of the Department's advisory board. The AACSB
-accredited James Madison University College of Business includes
nationally ranked undergraduate and graduate programs. Five years
post-graduation, Virginia residents attending the CoB had the
highest return-on-investment of the 82 business schools included in
Poets & Quants 2017 undergraduate business program ranking. In
2018, 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. They
readily engage with the College. The faculty are teacher-scholars
who are collaborative and supportive colleagues. The College has
approximately 4,100 students in its AACSB programs and is highly
regarded across the JMU campus community.
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. Known for its livability, local food, arts
and natural surroundings, this Virginia Main Street community is
one of the most diverse communities in the State of Virginia. JMU
is a highly selective, diverse, regional, comprehensive,
student-oriented institution with a growing national reputation.
The student body includes approximately 21,000 undergraduate and
1,900 graduate students, and over 900 full-time instructional
faculty. JMU offers strong liberal arts and professional programs
in a variety of disciplines. The university is committed to
innovation, superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved
national recognition for the quality of its academic programs and
has been repeatedly identified as a best-buy for students. Duties
and Responsibilities The AUH is expected to assume traditional
administrative and operational responsibilities such as preparing
schedules, providing faculty support and leadership, serving as a
liaison between senior leadership and the department, identifying
and advocating for departmental resources, performing faculty
evaluations, developing a departmental strategy for curriculum,
alumni engagement, and student success, and supporting the
institution's commitment to diversity. Qualifications The candidate
must possess a Ph.D. or terminal degree in information systems,
operations management, management science, business analytics, or a
closely-related field, ideally from an AACSB -accredited
institution. Applicants must have sufficient teaching, research,
and service credentials to qualify for tenure in the Department of
Computer Information Systems and Business Analytics at James
Madison University. Previous experience as a department chair or
some other significant academic leadership experience is
beneficial. The candidate will be expected to promote diversity,
access and inclusion among students, faculty and staff. The
position requires strong communication skills, the capacity to
manage multiple competing priorities, and the ability to build
effective relationships with a range of stakeholders. Criminal
Background Check and E-Verify Notice 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 Date 01/14/2021 Beginning Review Date
02/15/2021 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Proposed Starting
Date 07/01/2021 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. Reasonable
Accommodation Request If you are an individual with a disability
and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact
us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu . You may also visit the JMU
Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA
22807 and we will be happy to assist you. Annual Security and
Annual Fire Safety Report Notice of Availability - Annual Security
and Fire Safety Report The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
contains information regarding campus security and personal safety
including topics such as: crime prevention, the university police
law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, disciplinary
procedures, protocols for the immediate notification of students
and staff upon confirmation of a significant emergency on campus
and other matters of importance related to security and safety. The
report includes statistics for the most recent three-year period of
reported crimes that have occurred on campus; in certain off-campus
buildings or property owned or controlled by JMU or its affiliates;
and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and
accessible from the campus. The Annual Security and Fire Safety
Report includes campus housing fire statistics for the most recent
three-year period, a description of each on-campus student housing
facility fire safety system, the number of fire drills held during
the previous calendar year, policies or rules on portable
electrical appliances, smoking, and open flames in student housing;
and procedures for student housing evacuation in the event of fire
along with other fire safety information. The JMU Annual Security
and Fire Safety Report includes the Harrisonburg campus and the
three overseas branch campuses; Florence, Antwerp, and London. It
is available electronically
http://www.jmu.edu/publicsafety/clerycompliance/2018Annual-Security-and-Fire-Safety-Report.shtml
You can obtain a copy of any of this report by contacting the
Office of Public Safety, MSC 6810, James Madison University,
Harrisonburg, VA 22807 or request that a copy be mailed to you by
calling (540)568-6769/6913. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL APPLICANTS : To
apply go to JobLink.jmu.edu and reference posting number F1541.
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
--- Statement of leadership philosophy (Other Document #1)
--- Statement of their commitment related to diversity, access and
inclusion (Other Document #2)
--- Statement of teaching and research philosophy (Other Document
#3) The names and contact information for three references will be
requested as part of the application. To guarantee full
consideration, please provide all of these materials through the
JMU JobLink system. Position start date is July 1, 2021. Review of
applications will begin February 15, 2021. Salary will be
commensurate with experience. Interested parties may contact Dr.
William C. Wood, Department Head of Economics and Search Chair, by
email at woodwc@jmu.edu. All offers of employment are contingent
upon a criminal history check. Documents Needed to Apply Required
Documents
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