BU415 K - Introduction to Management Information Systems (Winter 2025)

Faculty/Academic Area: Lazaridis School of Business & Economics

Department: Business - ODS 

Campus: Waterloo

Employee Group: WLUFA

Requisition ID: 8815 

Position Title: BU415 K – Introduction to Management Information Systems (Winter 2025)

Term: Winter 2025 (January 6 – April 4)

Days/Times: Mondays and Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. - 6:50 p.m.

Hours per week/Hours Total: 3 per week/36 total

Type of Course: Lecture (In-Person)

Anticipated Class Size: 40-50

Additional Course Requirements: None

Posted on: November 18th, 2024

Posting ends: November 29th, 2024

Position Summary:

This course provides students of management with a basic understanding of management information systems. The primary focus is on the development and administration of information systems and computer applications.

Qualifications – Required: Master’s or PhD degree.

Qualifications – Discipline: Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Business, or related field

Qualifications - Areas of Specialization: Management Information Systems/Technology.  Expertise in these areas can come through work experience, academic/professional study, or research conducted.

Qualifications - Professional Designation: Having a professional certification from an organization such as the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) would be an asset.

Salary: $9,206.40

Application Deadline: November 29th, 2024

Submit with Application:

Required for All Applicants

• CV (required)
• Candidate Application Form (CAF)

Required for External Applicants

• Names and Contact Information for Referees
• Evidence of Good Teaching
• Verification of highest degree

Optional

• Cover Letter
• Teaching Dossier
• Sample Course Outline (2-pages maximum)

Applications may be addressed to:

Dr. Michael Haughton

Department of Business, ODS

Wilfrid Laurier University

Waterloo, Ontario

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Pursuant to Article 13.5 of the Collective Agreement for Contract Teaching Faculty (CTF) and Part-time Librarians, all applicants shall apply electronically. Applications must be received by 23:59 local time of the date on the posting.

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Diversity and creating a culture of inclusion is a key pillar of Wilfrid Laurier University's Strategic Academic Plan and is one of Laurier's core values. Laurier is committed to increasing the diversity of faculty and staff and welcomes applications from candidates from equity deserving groups. Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact the Office of Indigenous Initiatives at indigenous@wlu.ca. Candidates from other equity deserving groups who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programing at Laurier are welcomed to contact Equity and Accessibility at equity@wlu.ca. We have strived to make our application process accessible, however if you require any assistance applying for a position or would like this job posting in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources at hr@wlu.ca.

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All course offerings will be contingent on adequate student registration and subject to budgetary funding.

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