Job Description

• MIS 250 - Introduction to Problem Solving with Spreadsheet Analysis and Information Systems Management introduces students to the use of information technologies for business problem solving and decision-making. This course explores the application of spreadsheet engineering concepts and principles of data management, business modeling, and reporting to business problems. Students demonstrate their understanding and mastery of these concepts through their application in examinations, practical lab exercises and assignments. This class is delivered in a hybrid format with 50% in-person and 50% asynchronous web. The in-person portion is held Monday 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.

• MIS 431 - Business Data Management enables students to use various database designs to acquire the information needed to make effective business decisions. Successful students will be able to design, create and implement a relational database in MySQL and be able to write SQL statements to obtain information from a database. In addition, students will investigate the next generation approaches for storing, manipulating, and managing web data in unstructured formats. Students will gain an understanding of the advantages and disadvantages among XML, NoSQL, NewSQL, and Relational databases. This class is delivered in a hybrid format with 50% in-person and 50% asynchronous web. The in-person portion is held Wednesday 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.

For both courses, the in-person classes may be accessed via Zoom by students at other Penn State campuses.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Preference will be given to candidates who have completed a Doctoral degree in a business-related discipline, but ABD and Masters level candidates will be considered.

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduates is highly desirable and relevant professional work experience is valuable.

Penn State Abington serves racially-and ethnically-diverse students, first-generation college students, students from a range of socio-economic backgrounds, and a significant international student population. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to helping all students succeed through engagement in and out of the classroom. 

The review process will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled. Please submit an electronic application using the Penn State Careers Page (https://hr.psu.edu/careers/) which includes:

• A cover letter
• A curriculum vitae
• A list of courses taught at the college level
• A statement of teaching philosophy

Candidates should be prepared to provide the names, titles, and contact information (telephone, email, and mailing address) of three (3) professional references, if requested. Questions should be directed to Dr. Oak Pongsree (oak.pongsree@psu.edu). The Abington College of Pennsylvania State University is a four-year college with a diverse population of 3,100 students in the suburb of Abington, Pennsylvania. While maintaining a close-knit academic community atmosphere typical of a small liberal arts college, Abington offers its students and faculty all the resources of a major research university.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

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