Full-Time Faculty in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Analytics and Research Methods

About the Positions

To meet areas of university strategic growth in global graduate education and impact, New hires will join an excellent, experienced and dynamic faculty and staff highly committed to exceptional education and student experience, the School for Professional Studies at Saint Louis University is seeking multiple, full-time faculty in the areas of information systems, cybersecurity, analytics, research methods and related disciplines.

All are open-rank, non-tenure track full-time faculty positions, with a nine-month contract running from August to May (renewed annually, with multi-year contracts possible after the first year). Candidates will teach up to seven graduate-level courses during the daytime with the bulk of the teaching occurring on campus. However, there is the possibility to teach select online sections if need dictates. There are also potential summer, flexible, online teaching opportunities.

As these are primarily teaching roles, research is supported but not required. However, active researchers and those with grants may be eligible for a reduction in teaching load. For interested faculty, potential or partial reduction in teaching load to maintain industry/professional practice in related area of expertise is an option. Additional expectations include limited service to support the program and School for Professional Studies as assigned by the appropriate Program Director in consultation with the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs.

Faculty will join a community where teaching excellence is present and well-supported. The Saint Louis University Reinert Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning staff provide a wealth of resources for faculty development through in-person workshops, online offerings and individual consultation. Faculty also receive professional development funds to support their ongoing development and professional travel-related costs. 

Key Qualifications

Ideal candidates are cross-functional, with the ability to teach in more than one area. Exact courses will depend on program needs, although no new course preparation will be necessitated, as classes are already designed.

For the Master of Science in Information Systems program, candidates should have a Ph.D. in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline. ABD candidates in these fields may be considered. Those with a master’s degree in these disciplines may be considered but only if the candidate can demonstrate extensive industry experience and certifications.

For the Master of Science in Cybersecurity Global Graduate program, candidates should have a Ph.D. in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline. ABD candidates in these fields may be considered. Those with a master’s degree in these disciplines may be considered but only if the candidate can demonstrate extensive industry experience and certifications.

For the Master of Science in Analytics Global Graduate program, candidates should have a Ph.D. in Business Administration, Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, Information Systems, or a closely related discipline where Analytics is emphasized. ABD candidates in these fields may be considered. Those with a master’s degree in these disciplines may be considered but only if the candidate can demonstrate extensive industry experience and certifications.

For the graduate-level courses in Research Methods and Decision Making, candidates should have a Ph.D. in a field of study (e.g., social science, business, analytics, information systems) with coursework and experience in applied research methods (qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods) and statistics. Preference will be given to candidates who can relate (through background, research, and consulting) methods, statistics, and evidence-based decision making to practitioners. ABD candidates in these fields may be considered.

About the School

The School for Professional Studies offers globally accessible, academic, professional, and continuing education programs for students in Saint Louis University's Jesuit tradition of excellence. Faculty and staff promote a student-centered, innovative, and enterprising environment built on a foundation of integrity, accountability, and collaboration. The School provides undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees, professional certificates, and post-baccalaureate certificates.

While its primary mission is to provide online education to working and professional students, the School for Professional Studies also offers on-campus master’s degrees in university growth areas of global graduate education in STEM-designated programs. The School currently has 18 full-time faculty, 200+ adjunct faculty and 1,600+ students.

How to Apply

Higher Education Leadership Search is assisting the School for Professional Studies with this search.

To view the complete Position Profile, go to https://www.highereducationleadershipsearch.com/searches/

To nominate someone for this position, e-mail: nominations@highereducationleadershipsearch.com

Geralyn Franklin, Ph.D., Wayne Alderman, DBA and Dan Papp, Ph.D. will be the consultants for the search. If you have questions or would like to have a confidential conversation about the position, call 256-239-2305 or e-mail geralynf@highereducationleadershipsearch.com, alderman@highereducationleadershipsearch.com, dspapp@highereducationleadershipsearch.com

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until all positions are filled

About Saint Louis University

Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University (SLU) – located on a beautiful, historic 271-acre campus in St. Louis, Missouri with an international campus in Madrid, Spain – is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care and a strong commitment to faith and service.

Guided by its Jesuit mission, SLU offers its nearly 13,000 students a highly rigorous and deeply transformative education that helps them develop into bold, confident leaders. SLU has set a series of ambitious goals to become a model in promoting teaching, learning, and research that exemplify discovery, transformative outcomes, and engaged citizenship in a global society.

About the Community

Known as the Gateway City, St. Louis – Missouri’s second-largest city - offers a friendly atmosphere with numerous activities for both children and adults. Its population is about 318,000 – with more than 1 million people in the St. Louis County area. St. Louis is a popular tourist destination for sites such as the iconic Gateway Arch, high-ranked St. Louis Zoo, Forest Park, St. Louis Science Center, Missouri Botanical Garden, Grant’s Farm, the Delmar Loop and many other attractions. The St. Louis area hosts numerous music, food and cultural festivals that draw thousands more to the city each year. For the sports enthusiast, St. Louis is home to the 11-time MLB World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals, 2019 NHL Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues, a new Major League Soccer franchise, St. Louis City SC, and numerous smaller professional sports teams, in addition to SLU Billikens sporting events.

Eight Fortune 500 companies are based in St. Louis, with numerous other major companies having significant operations in the city including Nestle Purina PetCare, Anheuser-Busch, Boeing, Wells Fargo Advisors, U.S. Bank, Anthem BlueCross BlueShield and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Major healthcare systems including SSM Health and three national research universities - University of Missouri-St. Louis, Washington University in St. Louis and Saint Louis University - are all major employers.