Position Information
Position Number 014074Functional Title Forsyth Medical Center Distinguished Professorship with a focus on Health IT/Informatics Position Type Tenure Stream Position Eclass FC - Faculty 9 month Non Leave earn University Information
UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students, and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master's and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
The mission of the Department of Information Systems and Supply Chain Management (ISSCM) is to provide high-quality programs in information systems and supply chain management. We achieve this by integrating quality education with relevant research and professional service for industry and academe. This endeavor produces principled leaders and exceptional problem solvers with an innovative mindset and a commitment to improve and sustain organizations in a global environment and the communities in which they live.
ISSCM is a well-established department that offers programs at the undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels. The department consists of 17 full-time faculty members, 400+ undergraduate students, and 100+ graduate students.
The Bryan School has approximately 3,700 undergraduate and graduate students and 116 full- and part-time faculty members housed in six departments and programs. Approximately 42 percent of the School's faculty are women, and 27.3 percent are from underrepresented ethnic groups (UREG), and the School is striving to improve both percentages. Accredited in both business and accounting by AACSB, the Bryan School is the recipient of many rankings, honors, and accolades. For example, in 2021 its tenure stream faculty members averaged 2.9 peer reviewed journal articles each (19 in 12 different FT50 journals), plus 23 others in A or A+ journals, in addition to books and grants. More information about the School may be found at the following URL: https:// bryan.uncg.edu.
Position Summary
The Department of Information Systems and Supply Chain Management (ISSCM) in the Bryan School of Business at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) invites applications, expressions of interest, and nominations for the Forsyth Medical Center Distinguished Professorship with a focus on Health/Clinical IT/Informatics. This is a tenured position at the full professor level. The position carries a target start date of August 1, 2023.
We expect the selected candidate to be able to teach both core and elective courses in information systems and health/clinical IS/IT/analytics/informatics with an appropriate level of technical content. Depending on one's qualifications and fit, the chairholder may have a joint appointment in the School of Nursing and may periodically teach a course for that School. Additionally, there is an expectation that the candidate's research is tied to her or his teaching area and to one or more key elements of our mission (problem-solving, innovation, globalization, sustainability, and ethics), while also participating in department initiatives and hands-on projects.
All tenured faculty members are expected to engage in teaching, research, and service. As part of their service, all professors are expected to demonstrate internal and external service leadership. Expectations of the Forsyth Professor include:
By UNC System policy, all titled professorships carry five-year appointments, conditional on appropriate performance. Renewal is permitted.
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To be eligible, candidates must:
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Recruitment Range Commensurate with qualifications and experience Org #-Department Info Sys and Supply Chn Mngmt - 11806 Job Open Date 05/16/2023 For Best Consideration Date Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes FTE 1.000 Type of Appointment Permanent Time Limited Duration Number of Months per Year 9 FLSA Exempt
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