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Job Description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Lecturer/Senior, Lecturer/ Assistant Professor-in-Residence of Information Systems, Lee Business School [R0144204].

ROLE of the POSITION

The Department of Management, Entrepreneurship, and Technology (MET) in the Lee Business School (LEE) at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) invites applications for a 9-month, full-time, non-tenure track Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Assistant Professor-in-Residence position in Information Systems (IS). The standard teaching load for a non-tenure track position is four courses (12 credits) per semester. The position requires teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in information systems, business analytics, cybersecurity, and technical areas in both on-campus and online modalities and the various graduate and undergraduate IS programs offered by the department.

A complete list of the different IS programs offered by the department is available at https://www.unlv.edu/met/programs.

Additional responsibilities may include advising students, engaging in service activities, and interfacing with the business community.

PROFILE of the DEPARTMENT

The position is in the Management, Entrepreneurship & Technology Department (MET) within the AACSB-accredited Lee Business School. Home to 85 faculty members and approximately 4,000 students, including 500 graduate students, the Lee Business School offers five master’s degree programs including an Executive MBA, and ten undergraduate degree programs.

The MET department is a collegial group committed to research and teaching excellence. The department consists of 25 full-time faculty, including 23 tenured and tenure-track faculty, spanning the disciplines of IS, Management, and Entrepreneurship. The IS area within the MET department comprises 11 full-time tenured and tenure-track faculty members.

Current MET faculty members teach in various graduate and undergraduate programs, including IS, Cybersecurity, Applied Economics and Data Intelligence, Data Analytics, Management and Entrepreneurship. MET faculty members advise students in competitions and client projects and publish pedagogy papers in prestigious educational journals. They also publish in premier journals within the business discipline, such as MIS Quarterly, Information Systems Research, Journal of Management Information Systems, Journal of the Association for Information Systems, Management Science, Academy of Management Journal, Strategic Management Journal, Journal of Applied Psychology, and Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, among others. MET faculty have also published in other reputed journals outside the business discipline, such as in medical informatics (Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association) and psychology (Psychological Methods), and have received grants from prestigious US Federal Agencies (e.g., NSF, AHRQ). IS faculty members also hold senior editorial positions at top IS journals and have received major awards from the field, including the AIS Early Career Award, JAIS Best Reviewer Award, and others.

ABOUT the COMMUNITY

UNLV is located in the vibrant and growing city of Las Vegas, a metropolitan area that boasts one of the most connected airports in the world. Las Vegas hosts over 41 million tourists per year, accommodates over 22,000 conventions and is home to fifteen of the world’s 25 largest hotels. The Las Vegas Metropolitan area has a population of over 2.1 million people yet has a relatively low cost of living compared to other metropolitan areas of its size. With the addition of the Golden Knights hockey team, and the move of the Raiders to Las Vegas, the city now has three major-league professional sports teams. Referred to as the “Entertainment Capital of the World”, very few cities can compete with the number, size, and quality of conventions, events, concerts, and shows that Las Vegas hosts. With the opening of the Smith Center for Performing Arts, Las Vegas now offers some of the world’s finest Broadway shows and concerts.  The Las Vegas dining culture is world-class, and includes restaurants run by well-known chefs such as Gordon Ramsey, Bobby Flay, Wolfgang Puck, and Emeril Lagasse. Las Vegas also offers a shopping experience that rivals other destinations in the world.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires an Information Systems (IS)-related master’s degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and an AACSB or ABET-accredited research institution. Applicants must obtain these credentials before the start of employment. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and experience in teaching IS courses ideally supported by teaching evaluations. The selected candidate must be eligible to legally work in the United States as of the start date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

An applicant with an IS-related PhD degree will receive preference. Prior academic or industry experience is also a plus. The title of the position will be determined based on the candidate's educational degree and experience. A candidate with a terminal PhD degree is eligible for the title of Assistant Professor-in-Residence. A candidate with only a master’s degree and significant experience is eligible for the title of Senior Lecturer. A candidate with only a master’s degree but without substantial experience is eligible for the title of Lecturer. All but Dissertation (ABD) candidates are encouraged to apply. However, an ABD, if selected for this position, would need to successfully complete the dissertation prior to the start date in order to be appointed as an Assistant Professor-in-Residence.

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

SALARY

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV

• Competitive total rewards package including:

  • Excellent health insurance, including medical, dental and vision

  • Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs

• No state income tax

• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools

• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

PERKS

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs

• Connect with colleagues with shared interests

• Personal and professional development opportunities

• UNLV athletics ticket discounts

• Statewide employee purchase program discounts

• RebelCard discounts on and off-campus

• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications, because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will begin on August 31, 2024.

Materials should be addressed to Sutirtha Chatterjee, Search Committee Chair, and submitted through Workday, as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process, please get in touch with UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or [email protected].

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES

UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the “Find Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box, and it will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number "R0144204” in the search box.

If you complete an application outside of the internal process, your application will be returned, and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant, which may delay your application.

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution of approximately 30,000 students and over 3,600 faculty and staff. UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alums worldwide. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada, including launching a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the country's most affirmative and dynamic academic environments. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report’s annual listing of the nation’s most diverse undergraduate universities. UNLV ranks among the top as one of the nation’s most diverse universities for undergraduates, according to a 2023 U.S. News & World Report. In 2021, UNLV placed in a four-way tie for first, noting the high percentage of Latinx students measured at approximately 32 percent of the student body. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

For more information, visit us online at: http://www.unlv.edu

EEO/AA STATEMENT

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination based on a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy-related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination based on a protected class, including unlawful harassment, a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop it, prevent its recurrence, remedy its effects, and discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

TITLE IX STATEMENT

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate based on sex in any education program or activity. Non-discrimination based on sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 451062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Frank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH) Room 553, Telephone: (702) 895-4055; Email: [email protected], or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: [email protected]; or to both. 

Information about the University’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond, can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.

SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT

UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their safety and security. Fire Safety Report compliance documents are available online.

JOB CATEGORY

Academic Faculty

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Posting Close Date

06/30/2025

Note to Applicant

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.  

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified,  HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment. 

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.  

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Recruitments that provide a work schedule are subject to change based on organizational needs.