Lecturer of Enterprise Systems and Analytics

Lecturer of Enterprise Systems and Analytics

Job ID: 268957
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

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Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world.



Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Information

Dr. Manouchehr Tabatabaei, Search Chair

Department of Enterprise Systems and Analytics

Parker College of Business Georgia Southern University

Email:

Department of Enterprise Systems and Analytics

Parker College of Business Georgia Southern University

Email: mtabatabaei@georgiasouthern.edu

Job Summary

The Department of Enterprise Systems and Analytics offers three options in its B.B.A. in Information Systems program: Enterprise Systems, Business Analytics and Enterprise Security. The program is AACSB accredited and is recognized for its excellent return on investment with a high average starting salary for its graduates. The department is a member of the SAP University Alliances and has a strong reputation for being a leading institution in Enterprise Systems curriculum. Faculty members also participate in offering courses that support the MBA and WebMBA programs. In addition to Enterprise Systems, the department is also offering a Business Analytics option to its B.B.A. in Information Systems students, recognizing the ever-increasing relevance of and demand for skills in analytics in the business world.This Lecturer position will fill our teaching needs in Enterprise Systems and SAP.

Reporting to the Chair of the Department of Enterprise Systems and Analytics, the Lecturer position is primarily a teaching appointment supplemented by continued involvement in professional activities and services to the department, college, and/or University. The Lecturer will be required to have a master's (or higher) degree and relevant industry work experience. The position is a 10-month, non-tenure-track appointment, and the salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications

Earned master's (e.g., MSIS, MBA, or equivalent) or higher degree by August 1, 2024, with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Information Systems or Information Technology from a regionally accredited institution.

Evidence of the potential for above-average teaching ability.

Evidence of effective communication skills.

Demonstrated substantive knowledge and proficiency in MS Office applications.

Willingness to develop SAP ERP expertise and obtain certifications needed to teach SAP courses.

Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.

Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.

Preferred Qualifications

Professional industrycertification relevant to at least one or more areas within the IS degreeprogram.

At least one year of full-time relevant industry or consulting work experience in one or more of the following areas:

Management Information Systems

SAP ERP

ABAP Programming Language

Business Analytics

Programming (e.g., Python, Java, R, etc.)

Demonstrated significant commitment to, and experience in, teaching and learning, specifically within the broader area of Information Systems.

Commitment to student engagement and participation.

Interest in ongoing professional development within the discipline.

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience.

This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; (un)official copies of transcripts of all prior degree studies; recent teaching evaluations (if prior teaching experience); and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE
Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled

Screening of applications begins March 22, 2024 and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2024.

Conditions of Employment

All work (with limited exceptions such as research and study abroad outside activities such as grading and email correspondence) for Georgia Southern University must be completed while the employee is physically present in the state of Georgia, unless specifically authorized by the university for a specific purpose and limited period of time within current policy.

Faculty are expected to contribute to the vibrant university community by engaging students, participating in events, and performing other responsibilities on-campus.

Faculty may be required to teach, conduct research, or perform service duties on any of the three campuses. Georgia Southern provides accessible transportation options between campuses.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.

Background Check

• Standard + Education

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