JOB TITLE: Assistant or Associate Professor of Information Systems

JOB CODE NUMBER: 320094

The University of the Virgin Islands is a Historically Black publicly supported land-grant institution. UVI is seeking faculty who will ensure that students meet high academic standards in a nurturing and learner-centered environment in keeping with our HBCU status and with interests, experience and expertise in curriculum innovation, interdisciplinary studies and distance education, as well as teaching and scholarly excellence in their specialties. In addition, academic programs support our land grant designation by integrating instruction with research and community service. Appointees must be able to work productively with students and colleagues of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

The Business Administration Division is seeking candidates who will teach a minimum of 24 credit hours per academic year at the undergraduate and graduate level in the following position:

Assistant or Associate Professor of Information Systems: Preference will be given to applicants that possess a Ph.D. in Information Systems; candidates with an ABD with a definite completion date may be considered. Practical experience in the disciple is essential; evidence of successful teaching at the college level is preferred; and research, publications, and conference presentations are expected. The ability to work with people of diverse cultural and educational backgrounds is mandatory.  Other duties include University and division committee assignments, research and scholarly activity and student advisement.

Employment is scheduled to begin on August 13, 2008.

Rank and compensation will be based on academic preparation, teaching and practical experience. Benefits include a generous TIAA/CREFF or Virgin Islands Government Retirement Plan, as well as a comprehensive group medical and dental insurance plan.

If applicable, economy airfare to St. Thomas for the appointee and immediate family, and shipping allowance of up to $1,250 will be paid by the University upon presentation of receipts.

In order to be considered please submit an employment application, cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcripts from accredited institutions, and the name, address, telephone number, and email address of three (3) references to:  University of the Virgin Islands, Human Resources Department, #2 John Brewer’s Bay, St. Thomas, V.I. 00802-9990 or email hrweb@uvi.edu with a copy to eesdail@uvi.edu.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

When applying for this position, the job title and the job code number must be included on your cover letter and curriculum vitae/resumé.