Job Description
Professor of Practice in Information Systems College: Cameron School Business - 312 College
Dept/School: Congdon School of Supply Chain, Business Analytics and Information Systems - 31260
Vacancy Number: 16F-674
Position Number: 629
Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus
Brief Summary of Work for this Position: The Congdon School of Supply Chain, Business Analytics and Information Systems at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, Cameron School of Business invites applications for a Professor of Practice in Information Systems to begin August 2025.
This is a full-time non-tenure track position that requires a Ph.D. in Information Systems from a nationally accredited institution. Recent industry experience is preferred. The appointment is initially limited to one year, but renewal is anticipated upon review, whereby subsequent appointments will result in progressively longer contracts.
The successful candidate is expected to teach seven sections combined in the fall and spring semesters. Additionally, the successful candidate will contribute to service (examples include but are not limited to committee work, professional talks, and mentoring), research (examples include but are not limited to presentations at meetings and conferences and publications in field of interest), and professional impact activities (examples include but are not limited to executive education involvement, building and maintaining relationships with industry partners, alumni engagement, business consultancy that includes students) that positively enhance the school, business community, and society.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: - A Ph.D. degree in Information Systems or a closely related field from a nationally accredited institution.
- Ability and willingness to teach introduction to information systems and at least one of the following areas (in order of preference): network and system administration, IT strategy and management, and software development.
- A record of research that is related to the primary areas of teaching.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience: - Ability and willingness to teach in-person and online courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Industry experience related to the areas of teaching and research.
- Ability and willingness to participate in professional outreach, including engagement with advisory board members and participation in career events.
- Ability and willingness to engage with the campus community, including students, faculty, and university administration.
- Ability and willingness to teach in more than one of the areas included in the Minimum Education and Experience Requirements listed above.
Required Certifications or Licensure: Primary Function of Organizational Unit: The Congdon School of Supply Chain, Business Analytics and Information Systems supports the Bachelor of Science with concentrations in Business Analytics, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, and Supply Chain Management, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, and Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity. At the graduate level, the School supports the Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Computer Science and Information Systems, Master of Science in Business Analytics, and Master of Science in Supply Chain Management
College/School Information: UNCW boasts a beautiful 661-acre wooded campus with approximately 16,500 students and is one of the fastest growing institutions in the University of North Carolina system. The Cameron School of Business is AACSB accredited and serves more than 2200 business majors, including graduate students in the PMBA, EMBA, M.S. in Accounting, International MBA, M.S in Business Analytics, M.S. in Finance and Investments, and M.S. in Computer Science and Information Systems programs.
The Wilmington metropolitan area comprises approximately 225,000 people and features a thriving port, business community, and tourism industry. Bordered by both the Atlantic Ocean and the Cape Fear River, Wilmington offers the best in coastal living.
University Information: The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.
A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.
The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of 'Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity' institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
Eligibility for Employment: Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Number of Openings: Single Incumbent
Special Notes to Applicants: To apply, please complete the online application and attach the following materials as an Adobe PDF document:
- Cover letter that clearly states the fit of the candidate with the position.
- Curriculum vitae.
- Research summary.
- Statement of teaching philosophy.
- Recent teaching evaluations.
- List of three professional references.
- Combined unofficial graduate transcripts.
- Additional material if needed.
UNCW is committed to diversity and inclusion. All members from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
Position Type: Permanent
Job Posting Date: 01/17/2025
Job Close Date: 3/17/2025
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About University of North Carolina Wilmington
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
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