Senior Instructor, Inst Fac

Instructional (Non-Tenure Track) Computer Information Systems

The programs in the Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies have been AACSB International-accredited since 1995, and the undergraduate CIS program is also ABET-accredited. The CIS program offers baccalaureate and master's degrees in Business Analytics and Information Systems, Computer Information Systems, Big Data Analytics, and IT. Instructional (non-tenure track), Spring 2027

Duties include teaching Computer Information Systems coursework to students enrolled at the University of Central Missouri's 4+0 joint institute with Guangdong University of Finance and Economics (GDUFE) in Guangzhou, China; maintaining professional qualifications commensurate with expectations of an AACSB-accredited institution; and service to the program and profession. Instruction is delivered on-site in Guangzhou, China, in English, in an intensive, compressed format, with instructors responsible for delivering the UCM curriculum and meeting assessment requirements for a GDUFE cohort.

Compensation is AACSB competitive; travel, lodging, and meal support are arranged through the partnership agreement.

Education:

Master's degree in CIS, Data Analytics, or Information Systems-related field required. Doctorate degree in CIS, Data Analytics, or Information Systems-related field preferred.

Experience:

Required:

Demonstrated excellence in teaching and work experience in a related field. Ability to obtain and maintain a valid passport and the appropriate People's Republic of China entry visa, and to travel internationally for the duration of the assignment. Please note that the University of Central Missouri does not provide immigration sponsorship or support (e.g., H-1B, F-1 OPT, TN visa sponsorship) for employees in this role.

All applicants must possess valid US work authorization at the time of hire. Preferred:
Experience teaching international or English-as-a-second-language student populations. Prior teaching, research, or professional experience in China or East Asia. Experience with compressed, intensive, or weekend course formats.

Computer

Skills:

Word-Processing, Presentation, Learning Management System (Brightspace)

Other Education & Formal Training:
We seek collegial faculty who value teaching and are committed to delivering rigorous instruction to an international student population. A terminal degree in Computer Information Systems or a related discipline from an AACSB-accredited program is strongly preferred. ABD candidates and those with a master's degree will be considered and are encouraged to apply. Candidates with a closely related degree will also be considered.

Professional certification/s are desired.

Special instructions to applicants:

Note:

A background check is required for the selected candidate for this position, and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Candidates must complete an online faculty profile found at  Candidates should submit (1) a cover letter that outlines the applicant's interest, qualifications, and experience for the position; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) unofficial transcripts for all awarded degrees;

(4) a teaching philosophy; and (5) include on the faculty profile the names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of a minimum of three professional references. If contacted for an interview, three (3) formal letters of reference and official transcripts for all awarded degrees will be required. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The desired starting date for this appointment is January 2027.

Direct inquiries regarding this position to:
Ryan Peterson at rkpeterson (Department Chair) or Narasimha Paravastu at paravastu (Search Committee Chair). The University of Central Missouri is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Veteran status and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Full-time staff & 12-month faculty benefits-eligible position:
Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

9-month faculty benefits-eligible position:
Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

Part-time benefits-eligible positions:
Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.

Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions:
Benefits are not included.

Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered. A review will begin immediately and continue until filled…