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Overview:The School of Business at Quinnipiac University invites applicants who are committed to excellence in teaching and contributing to a collaborative team to apply for a full-time Assistant Professor tenure track or teaching track faculty position in computer information systems with a blockchain technology and architecture specialization to begin August 2023. In this role, you will develop and teach exciting new courses in blockchain technology at the undergraduate and graduate level. The successful applicant will also be an active member of the university community by engaging in the development of new programs, certificate and badge programs, university service, advising, and research. Please note: This is an in-person position located on our Mt Carmel Campus, Hamden, CT.Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.About the School:The mission of the Quinnipiac University School of Business is to help students develop into enlightened global citizens and thriving professionals and leaders in careers of the 21st century. To fulfill this mission, the school fosters a vibrant learning environment by developing innovative pedagogies, advances an inclusive learning community, supports faculty efforts to advance knowledge and inquiry through research and scholarship, offers stimulating, real-world applied and immersive learning, and engages with the business community. Our 99.7% placement rate among undergraduates and graduates within 6 months of graduation is a strong index of our success.The Quinnipiac University School of Business is a dynamic, student-centric community that includes 1450 undergraduate and 550 graduate students. We offer 13 undergraduate majors, 15 minors, 3 dual degree programs, 4 accelerated dual degree programs, and 5 graduate degree programs. We offer in classroom as well as online programs. We are an AACSB accredited school in business and have earned the distinctive AACSB accreditation in accounting. Our 60 full-time faculty, administrators, and administrative support staff are committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service.About Quinnipiac:Quinnipiac is a private, coeducational, nonsectarian institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university enrolls 6,800 full-time undergraduate and 3,000 graduate and part-time students in more than 140 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Computing and Engineering, Education, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing and the College of Arts and Sciences. Quinnipiac consistently ranks among the top regional universities in the North in U.S. News & World Report's America's "Best Colleges" issue. Quinnipiac also is recognized in The Princeton Review's "The Best 387 Colleges." Quinnipiac has been named a "Great College to Work For" as determined by a comprehensive industry survey. Please visit qu.edu for more information. An education at Quinnipiac embodies the university's commitment to preparing graduates for 21st-century careers and citizenship, creating an inclusive, excellence-driven community, nurturing and positively impacting internal, local and global communities, and fostering lifelong connections and success. The university believes in educating a diverse student body to become valued and contributing members of their communities through vital and purposeful educational programs. Students engage with real-world issues through practice and considering different perspectives. The university's innovative curriculum further prepares undergraduate and graduate students to understand their roles and responsibilities as members of the Quinnipiac community as well as the larger national and global communities.Responsibilities:COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.+ Develop and teach experiential courses both on ground and online in the Blockchain area, including Foundations of Blockchain; in addition, may be asked to teach business analytics and/or information systems.+ Teaching load is a 3/4 (teaching track) or 3/3 (tenure track).+ Help identify Blockchain learning objectives for our programs.+ Other duties include, advise and mentor students; prepare and deliver active learning course content and engaging class activities; compile, administer, and grade assignments/examinations.+ Help to build external partnerships for guest speakers, internships, job placement, and curricular development (e.g., sources of case studies).+ Maintain an active research agenda appropriate for the position (tenure-track or teaching-track).Education Requirements:Tenure Track Education Requirements+ A PhD or DBA in Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, Business Analytics, or related field from a research-oriented program. Candidates who are ABD with potential for high-quality teaching are encouraged to apply.Teaching Track Education Requirements+ A minimum of a master s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or related field is required. A doctorate in one of these fields is preferred.Qualifications:+ Scholarly activity to meet Quinnipiac School of Business-AACSB Scholarly Academic (tenure track) or Scholarly Practitioner (teaching track) standards+ Ability to effectively teach in the areas of Blockchain Technology at the undergraduate and master s level+ Previous teaching and professional experience in the information technology field is preferre+ Demonstrated excellence of teaching effectiveness in classroom environments+ Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills+ Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.Special Instructions to Applicants:TO APPLY:Applications must be submitted electronically and include:+ A cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for the role, including but not limited to your blockchain teaching and research interests and experiences.+ A curriculum vitae (please include evidence of teaching effectiveness, relevant industry experience, student mentoring, scholarly activity, and service).+ A description of previous teaching experience including course evaluations.+ Contact information for three references on the application form.Quinnipiac University has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity and inclusion throughout the University community and welcomes candidates who enhance that diversity.We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes tuition remission and a culture that is inclusive and driven by excellence.COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: Please note that the university has a COVID-19 vaccination requirement. 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