Assistant/Associate Professor of Information Technology at Lawrence Technological University in Southfield, Michigan

Job Description:

The College of Business and Information Technology (CoBIT) at Lawrence Technological University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level in Information Technology (IT) starting in Fall 2024 or Spring 2025 with a specialization in Business Data Analytics, Computer Networks, Cybersecurity, or related areas.



JOB DUTIES:

Successful candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in research and teaching and must have a strong desire for pedagogical and curricular innovation. Responsibilities include research, writing grant proposals, as well as teaching a diverse study body at the undergraduate and graduate level, academic advising, and providing service and outreach contributions to the college, university, and to the community.



OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES and QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate for the Assistant/Associate Professor of Information Technology position will possess strong analytical skills and technical proficiency in relevant software and programming languages such as Python, R, SQL, cybersecurity tools, Tableau, PowerBI, etc. Candidates with a proven research track record, industry experience, and demonstrated teaching excellence in both traditional and online formats are preferred. Experience in curriculum development, effective communication and collaboration skills, and project management abilities are essential. Ideal candidates will possess relevant industry-recognized professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCNA, etc. They should demonstrate continuous learning, leadership potential, problem-solving skills, success in securing research funding and grants, and an understanding of ethical issues in IT, cybersecurity, and data analytics.



EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

A Ph.D. in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science or a closely related discipline. An ABD nearing completion of the degree will be considered. The successful candidate must have an academic degree that is qualified to teach at an AACSB-accredited institution.



Lawrence Technological University (LTU) conducts pre-employment screening on initial candidates for all positions, which may include but is not limited to, a criminal background check, verification of academic credentials, license, certifications, and/or verification of work history.



Lawrence Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.



ABOUT LAWRENCE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY


Lawrence Technological University is one of only 13 private, technological, comprehensive doctoral universities in the United States. Located in Southfield, Mich., LTU was founded in 1932 and offers more than 100 programs through its Colleges of Architecture and Design, Arts and Sciences, Business and Information Technology, Engineering, and Health Sciences, as well as Specs@LTU as part of its growing Center for Professional Development. PayScale lists Lawrence Tech among the nation's top 11 percent of universities for alumni salaries. Forbes and The Wall Street Journal rank LTU among the nation's top 10 percent. U.S. News and World Report list it in the top tier of the best Midwest colleges. Students benefit from small class sizes and a real-world, hands-on, "theory and practice" education with an emphasis on leadership. Activities on Lawrence Tech's 107-acre campus include more than 60 student organizations and NAIA varsity sports.

Applicants should submit a letter of interest including a statement of teaching and research philosophy, curriculum vitae, and three professional references to: Donna Kress, Executive Assistant to the Dean and CoBIT Office Manager, at dkress@ltu.edu.



Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.