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BIT Position Description for Fall 2022

Assistant Professor in Business Information Technology at Virginia Tech

The Department of Business Information Technology in the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level beginning August 2022. The Business Information Technology major includes three degree options: Decision Support Systems (DSS), Operations and Supply Chan Management (OSM) and Cybersecurity Management and Analytics (CMA). Candidates should have an appropriate academic background and expertise to teach courses in one or more of these degree options. We are seeking candidates who through their research, teaching, and/or service can contribute to the diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging efforts of the Pamplin College of Business community.  

Qualifications include an earned doctorate in information systems, information technology, operations management, management science or a closely related field, and evidence of prior teaching experience in one of these areas. In addition to strong evidence of teaching ability, a successful candidate is expected to demonstrate a commitment to excellence in research. Faculty members in the Pamplin College of Business are expected to pursue an active research program, resulting in publications in the leading research journals in their academic field of expertise. In addition to a strong research program, and undergraduate and graduate teaching, faculty members are expected to engage in departmental, college, and university service activities. Preference will be given to candidates who have excellent communication and collaboration skills, an interest in developing and pursuing innovative curricula, and a strong interest in developing a high-quality research agenda.

Additional information about the Department of Business Information Technology can be found at www.bit.vt.edu. Please direct questions about the position to the BIT Department Head, Professor Roberta S. Russell at [email protected].

Applications will be accepted online at www.jobs.vt.edu, Job #517367.  Applicants must submit a formal cover letter, a current resume or curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy/experience, a statement of research interests/experience, a diversity statement describing the applicant’s interest or experience in working with diverse groups and underrepresented populations, and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin October 2, 2021, and will continue until the position is filled.

Virginia Tech is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, underrepresented minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.  

The Pamplin College of Business affirms strategic and intentional efforts that challenge the status quo and promote the diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging of all stakeholders.  We are committed to people excellence and building a model inclusive community that embrace academic excellence and cultural humility broadly.  While Pamplin has observed paramount progress toward advancing issues of diversity over the past decade, we are transcending with a renewed, data-driven focus to seize opportunities that address diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging issues of the 21^st century.  

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