The John B. Yowell Distinguished Professorship in Information Systems

The Congdon School of Supply Chain, Business Analytics, and Information Systems within the Cameron School of Business seeks an outstanding faculty member for a Distinguished Professorship in Information Systems. The position is a nine-month tenured position at the rank of full professor or associate professor, scheduled to begin Fall Semester 2025. For a full professor, the recipient of the Distinguished Professorship shall be called "Distinguished Professor;" for an associate professor, the recipient shall be called "Distinguished Scholar." This position is for an initial five-year term. Subsequently, there will be the option to renew the appointment every 5 years upon review.

The Distinguished Professorship in Information Systems is a prestigious designation for a faculty member who has earned prominence for scholarly and professional achievements in information systems research and service ("Distinguished Professor") or who shows great promise to achieving professional prominence ("Distinguished Scholar").

The Distinguished Professor/Scholar will be responsible for teaching in the information systems discipline and for conducting scholarly research and practice that advance the understanding of information systems. They will also be expected to mentor junior faculty colleagues to enhance the Congdon School research productivity and to collaborate with colleagues in the Congdon School and Cameron School of Business.

The role also offers a unique opportunity for leadership in preparing undergraduate and graduate information systems students for professional careers. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in enhancing the quality and standing of the information systems and related programs at UNCW. They will have the experience and ability to bridge the gap between academia and industry, ensuring that our programs remain relevant, and our students are well-prepared for the professional world.

UNCW boasts a beautiful 661-acre wooded campus with approximately 18,000 students and is one of the fastest-growing institutions in the University of North Carolina system. The Cameron School of Business is AACSB accredited. It serves more than 2,200 business majors, including graduate students in the MBA, EMBA, M.S. in Accounting, International MBA, M.S in Business Analytics, M.S. in Finance and Investments, M.S. in Computer Science and Information Systems and M.S. in Supply Chain Management programs. The Wilmington metropolitan area comprises approximately 285,000 people and features a thriving port, business community, and tourism industry. Bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and the Cape Fear River, Wilmington offers the best of coastal living.

The Congdon School of Supply Chain, Business Analytics and Information Systems supports the Bachelor of Science with concentrations in Business Analytics, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, and Supply Chain Management, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, and Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity. At the graduate level, the School supports the Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Computer Science and Information Systems, Master of Science in Business Analytics, and Master of Science in Supply Chain Management.

UNCW boasts a beautiful 661-acre wooded campus with approximately 16,500 students and is one of the fastest growing institutions in the University of North Carolina system. The Cameron School of Business is AACSB accredited and serves more than 2200 business majors, including graduate students in the PMBA, EMBA, M.S. in Accounting, International MBA, M.S in Business Analytics, M.S. in Finance and Investments, and M.S. in Computer Science and Information Systems programs.
The Wilmington metropolitan area comprises approximately 225,000 people and features a thriving port, business community, and tourism industry. Bordered by both the Atlantic Ocean and the Cape Fear River, Wilmington offers the best in coastal living.

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to- BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington ( UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Applications are accepted until 11:59pm EST on February 25th, 2025, the position closing date. To apply, please complete the online application and attach the following materials as an Adobe PDF document:

1. Cover letter that includes whether the candidate is applying for Distinguished Professor or Distinguished Scholar.

2. Curriculum vitae.

3. Research summary that includes a research agenda for the next five years including grant work.

4. Statement of teaching philosophy.

5. Recent teaching evaluations.

6. Engagement and service agenda for the next five years.

7. List of three professional references.

8. Combined unofficial graduate transcripts.

9. Additional material if needed.

UNCW is committed to diversity and inclusion. All members from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.