What are the responsibilities and job description for the Non-Tenure System Faculty - IDS position at uic?
Position Summary
The University of Illinois Chicago’s College
of Business Administration invites applications for full-time non-tenure system
faculty position(s) in the Department of Information and Decision Sciences, for
a start no later than August 2026. Of particular
interest are candidates with a background in areas related to
information systems and technology, preferably in two or more of the following
broadly defined categories of expertise: (1) artificial intelligence in
business, (2) application development, enterprise IT, and modern software systems,
(3) cybersecurity, and (4) database management systems. We are looking for
candidates who can demonstrate a background of effective teaching at all levels
of the undergraduate and graduate curriculum, from the introductory-level
undergraduate course in Management Information Systems (MIS) to advanced
courses in our graduate MIS curriculum. The position will come with potential
opportunities for leadership in the longer term, including experience directing
undergraduate and graduate programs, although it is not a requirement.
In the short-term, we seek candidates who
will help revitalize the MIS curriculum drawing on the areas of expertise
broadly defined above, and who will teach courses in foundational MIS,
cloud-computing systems, as well as business database technologies. Our basic
MIS curriculum focuses on understanding and applying information technology to
address business challenges and bolster organizational operations, with a
strong emphasis on practical training in computer-driven productivity tools.
Non-tenure system faculty in the College of
Business teach courses to undergraduate and/or graduate students in their field
of expertise and provide service to the department, college, and/or campus.
Non-tenure system faculty at the rank of Clinical/Teaching Assistant Professor,
Clinical/Teaching Associate Professor and Clinical/Teaching Professor make
intellectual contributions to their discipline through activities that
translate disciplinary scholarship to a professional audience and, especially, through innovations in teaching
and experiential learning. For more information, please visit our website at http://business.uic.edu.
The Department of Information and Decision
Sciences offers undergraduate, MS, and PhD programs in information systems,
business analytics and operations management. Programs include industry-based
capstone project experience for students. The department seeks candidates
dedicated to teaching and promoting student success. Effective teaching,
incorporating current methods, tools and industry practices, and engaging with
industry are key to this role.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Teaching courses to undergraduate and/or graduate students
- Teaching responsibilities for the current openings include various courses within the areas of Business and Information and Decision Sciences, etc. Candidates with experience or interest in teaching topics in these and related areas are encouraged to apply. In addition, candidates who have experience with new and emerging data analysis tools and related decision-making in any teaching area should indicate this in their application.
- Providing service to the department, college, and university
- Contributing to the broader mission of the College through industry outreach, student engagement and activities, and professional development/scholarly activities
- Performing other professional and/or academic activities and special projects as assigned