Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number 202248

Classification Title Position Title Instructor, Management Information Systems #441927, 441928, 441929, 441930 FTE 1.00 FLSA Salary Commensurate Job Summary/Basic Function

Who We Are:

Lamar University is a diverse and accessible global university for life-long learners with a passion for broad-based community engagement. As a vital contributor to the socioeconomic wellbeing and resilience of the Gulf Coast region, our expertise is recognized locally and beyond. Lamar University is home to more than 17,000 students and is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 100 degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals.

Lamar University is committed to fostering a culture of diversity where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can learn, work, and serve.

About This Role:

School of Accounting and Information Systems; full-time, non-tenure track, salary negotiable on qualifications and experience.

Position Responsibilities:

Teach students (both graduate and undergraduate) face-to-face in classroom and laboratory setting and online. Stay current of new developments in the field of Management Information Systems. Display leadership and participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of college and departmental programs. Participate in department, college and university committees and in other activities associated with professional status. Perform related duties essential to the university teaching profession.

Benefits:

At Lamar University one of the ways we show value to our team members is by offering the following perks:

Health, dental & vision insurance

Life insurance

State of Texas Retirement plans

Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependent

Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience)

Minimum Qualifications

MS in Management Information Systems.

Prior teaching experience is required.

Working knowledge of SAP or willingness to learn, get certified, and teach SAP is a must.

The ability to teach graduate MIS courses such as Database, Business Intelligence, E-Commerce, CRM, Data Mining, ERP-Overview, and Healthcare IS.

Certification Required: Must be SAP TS/410 certified or willing to be certified within a year of appointment

Key Competencies:

Interacting well with students

Creating a learning environment

Good at lesson plan design

Able to use varied teaching strategies

Able to assess

Able to identify student needs

Good at communication

Able to collaborate

Physical Requirements: Standing for long periods of time for lectures and teaching labs, sitting for long periods of time.

Job Conditions: Classroom and office settings.

Preferred Qualifications (Education & Experience) Certification Required Key Competencies Physical Requirements Work Hours Job Conditions EEO Statement

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Veteran's Preference

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

Security Sensitive Statement

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Lamar Expectation of Quality

Employee will support the mission of Lamar by providing high quality, professional services, timely responses and solutions to customer requests.

Essential Functions

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 05/10/2023

Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https: // jobs.lamar.edu/postings/12630

Supplemental Questions

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Do you have a Master's degree?

Yes

No

In what subject did you earn your Master's degree?

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Curriculum Vitae

Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Unofficial Transcript 1

Unofficial Transcript 2

Miscellaneous

List of References