The Information Systems (IS) Area of the Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University invites applications for a one-year Contractual Academic Staff (CAS) appointment; the contract is renewable. Candidates must have at least a Master’s degree in Information Systems or a related field with at least 2 years of teaching experience. The candidate must possess strong organizational skills and expert knowledge in technical and non-technical aspects of IS and Business Analytics. The start date for the appointment will be September 1, 2020.
This CAS appointment will assume their main responsibility in teaching courses in the areas of Information Systems (core IS courses, IT strategy, IT consulting, database management) and Business Analytics to an audience of Undergraduate and Graduate students. This position requires teaching seven course sections per academic year. Preferences will be given to the candidates who have experience in teaching case analysis and/or training/mentoring students participating in case competitions.
The successful candidate will also be expected to make substantive contributions through service to the Faculty, the University, and/or the broader community through extra-curricular activities delivered throughout the year.
The Desautels Faculty of Management has more than 80 full-time professors and offers B.Com., MBA, and Ph.D. degrees. The Faculty offers IS and Business Analytics programs at both the undergraduate (Major in IS, Concentration in IS, Concentration in Business Analytics) and graduate levels (MBA Concentration in Analytics, Master of Management in Analytics).
The application deadline is April 25, 2020. Applicants should submit their cover letter, a CV, evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available), and three letters of reference to the following website: https://www.mcgill.ca/
Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Kunsoo Han (kunsoo.han@mcgill.ca).
McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.
McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.
McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, Professor Angela Campbell, Associate Provost (Equity and Academic Policies) by email or phone at 514-398-1660.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.