Assistant Professor In Business Analytics/ Computer And Information Science (Cis)

Assistant Professor in Business Analytics/ Computer and Information Science (CIS) at Columbia College

The Division of Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology at Columbia College invites applications for Assistant Professor in Business Analytics/ Computer and Information Science (CIS) position beginning August 2022 with strong teaching focus in Business Analytics courses (including database management, data visualization, data mining, decision models etc.) and Computer and Information Science related courses (including programming, system analysis, etc.).

Columbia College is a liberal arts college that is committed to creating a learning community that values diversity and inclusion. We seek candidates who will provide an inspiration to teaching, leadership, research, and who can build collaborative relationships in the college and profession.

The Division of Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology at Columbia College offers a unique Business, Accounting and Computer Information Sciences (CIS) curriculum that gives students a strong academic foundation and the chance to gain industry experience in a program that both fuels their interests and leads to a profession. The Division of BET offers B.S. in Accounting, CIS, and a B.A. in Business Administration with concentrations in Sports Management, Marketing, Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Management, as well as General Business.

Additionally, the Division of BET offers a one-year MBA program with a concentration in Health Administration and Strategic Management and Leadership. The Division has grown significantly in recent years, with the expansion of strategic relationships with local businesses and professional groups. Additionally, the Division of BET is home to the Women's Business Center of South Carolina.

This position is a nine month, full time, tenure track appointment. Teaching load is twelve credit hours for each of the fall and spring semester.

The candidate must demonstrate ability to design and deliver courses in a variety of formats, including online and hybrid modalities, and is expected to teach core courses and specialized courses in sports management and management areas. The candidate is expected to have flexibility in class scheduling so as to meet the needs of the college. Faculty members are expected to participate in faculty governance and academic program activities, and to engage in service as well as scholarship and professional development.

Columbia College offers a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

Candidates must have an earned doctorate in business analytics/ CIS or a related field by the time of their appointment. All required documents must be completed for the application to be reviewed. Columbia College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applications

To apply, a candidate must submit the following materials through the online submission (all in one pdf file with the exception of the cover letter, which may be uploaded as a separate document):

• A cover letter describing teaching interests and experiences

• An up-to date curriculum vitae

• A teaching statement that includes teaching philosophy and methodology

• A statement regarding research and other scholarly endeavors,

• Names and contact information for three references, and

• Copies of graduate transcripts. Unofficial copies of transcripts will suffice for the initial application stage.

Review of completed applications will begin January 15, 2022 and continue until the position is filled.

Qualified applicants should upload a letter of application, CV, unofficial graduate transcripts, and the names and contact information for three current references through the online submission website at https://www.columbiasc.edu/about/employment

If you have any additional questions regarding the positions, please contact Dr. Ezaz Ahmed, Dean, Division of Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology (eahmed@columbiasc.edu)

Columbia College was founded in 1854 as Columbia Female College by the Methodist Conference of South Carolina. Today, Columbia College offers a personalized liberal arts education that is open and inclusive to all. The College provides educational opportunities that develop students' capacity for critical thought and expression, lifelong learning and acceptance of personal responsibility.

Columbia College empowers students to change the world with Courage for Innovation, Commitment to Social Justice, Confidence through Service, and Competence in Leadership. In furtherance of its mission, the College is responsive to the needs of students, the communities to which it belongs, and the greater global society.

Columbia College encompasses the historic undergraduate day college as well as evening, online, and graduate programs. Total enrollment is approximately 1200. The College is noted for faculty who foster academic excellence through collaborative teaching and learning; a vital learning community in which character, ethics, and values are cultivated; the study of leadership enhanced by opportunities for practical application; programs that capitalize on advances in technology; and learning environments that extend beyond the classroom.

Columbia College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. For information about the College, visit www.columbiasc.edu. For information about the city of Columbia, South Carolina, please visit www.columbiasc.net.

Columbia College is EOE M/F/D/V