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As part of a continuing growth initiative, the Management Department of Tilburg University, the Netherlands, invites applications for two positions (Assistant/Associate Professor) in Information Systems. We welcome the applications from individuals with research interests in digital platforms, emerging technologies, business analytics, applied artificial intelligence, FinTech, security and privacy, or in the broad domain of digital transformation with a focus on governance, information and technologies. We embrace diverse research methodologies. We are looking for candidates who can contribute to top publications at UT Dallas journals and other evidence of scholarly impact, plus evidence of teaching, service, and grant leadership ability when applicable. 

We hire applicants to join the Department in any month during 2024. The candidate must have obtained, or expect to obtain shortly, a Ph.D. in Information Systems, Information Management, Information Science, Management Science, or a closely related field. Considering the position will be hosted in the Information and Supply Chain Management (ISCM) section of the department, it will be a plus if the candidate is a boundary spanner to link information management with supply chain management field. 
 
The Department of Management
Within the Department, ISCM section conducts research in information systems from a variety of theoretical and methodological perspectives to lead digital transformation and take on current societal challenges. The members of the Department, including its ISCM section, are listed here. Department members come from leading universities in North America, Asia, and Europe. We are a diverse and collegial group of research-oriented colleagues, including a terrific group of junior and recently hired scholars. The working language of the Department and the School is English. In addition to the bachelor’s programs, the Department is hosting five master’s programs, including MSc Information Management (IM) and International Master in Management of IT (IMMIT). The MSc IM program was ranked as #1 of its kind in the Netherlands according to the 2022 national student survey. In addition, the Department houses Ph.D. programs, which prepare researchers for productive academic careers with excellent international placements. 
 
The Department has a very strong research orientation with a focus on high-quality publications. Faculty members publish widely in UT Dallas journals such as MISQ, ISR, JOC, and MgtSci, among others. Faculty members have also successfully acquired project grants at the organizational, institutional, country, and European levels. We aim to maximize the research time available to research-active faculty. Research time allocation for the tenure-track Assistant Professor is 60%. Research time allocation for tenured faculty is a function of individual performance, but research towards publications in top journals remains a priority at all ranks. Compensation is competitive and among the top in the Dutch universities. In addition, we provide guaranteed travel and starting research budgets. Faculty moving to the Netherlands may be eligible for 30% tax abatement for a period of five years. As part of the university’s gender equality roadmap, female candidates are especially encouraged to apply for the position.

Tilburg University and Area 
Tilburg University is a public research university, specializing in economics, business sciences, law, social and behavioral sciences, theology, and humanities. It has been consistently ranked as the best Dutch general university (#1) in the National Student Survey over the past years. Tilburg School of Economics and Management (TiSEM, founded in 1927) is the oldest and largest school of the university. It is one of Europe’s leading schools in the fields of management and economics, ranking regularly among Europe’s top three by research productivity (e.g., #2 in Europe, #31 worldwide for publications in MISQ, ISR, JOC, and MgtSci in UT Dallas Rankings 2018-2022). With respect to specific disciplines, it is ranked #9 worldwide in Business Administration (Shanghai Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2022), #27 worldwide in Economics & Business Worldwide (US News Ranking 2022), #37 worldwide in Business and Economics (Times Higher Education Ranking 2022), and #63 worldwide in the area of Business & Management (QS World University subject rankings 2022). 

The Netherlands is regarded as one of the best countries for raising a family. Tilburg is a dynamic university town located in the south of the Netherlands, within one of Europe’s foremost high-tech regions. The region offers excellent social and cultural facilities and varied housing options. Tilburg’s central position in the Benelux offers excellent regional and international access. Major airports nearby include Amsterdam and Eindhoven (Netherlands), Brussels (Belgium), and Düsseldorf (Germany). The campus provides a green, academic environment with modern facilities and convenient local transportation.
 
Employment conditions
For the position of Assistant Professor, we offer a full-time tenure-track position for six years. Tenure decisions for Assistant Professors are made in their fifth year. Candidates may be eligible for an early tenure decision and accompanying starter grant funded by the Dutch government. For the fulltime position of Associate Professor we offer a permanent contract. The salary is based on the Collective Labour Agreement Universities. 

You are entitled to a holiday allowance amounting to 8% and a year-end bonus of 8.3% of your gross yearly income. Faculty moving to the Netherlands may be eligible for 30% tax abatement for a period of five years.

Visit Working at Tilburg University  for more information on our employment conditions. 

Application procedure 
Please apply online for this position before 1 October 2023 at https://tiu.nu/21779. Shortlisting and interviews will start from September 1st, 2023, although applications will be accepted until all positions are filled. 

Applicants should submit (1) a motivation letter, in the letter please indicate the rank (Assistant or Associate Professor) you are applying for (2) a curriculum vitae with a reference list, (3) a research statement, (4) a main work-in-progress research paper and two other examples of research, (5) a teaching statement, and (6) teaching evaluations or other evidence of teaching ability.  We will be conducting selected interviews first via Zoom.  

Any questions relating to the contents of these positions can be directed to the chair of the recruiting committee, Dr. Murat Tunç (M.M.Tunc@tilburguniversity.edu).  Senior applicants who wish to inquire confidentially about a position may contact the Heads of Department Prof. dr. Carol Ou (carol.ou@tilburguniversity.edu) and Dr. Aswin van Oijen (A.A.C.J.vOijen@tilburguniversity.edu).

About Tilburg University

Tilburg University is a public research university, specializing in economics, business sciences, law, social and behavioral sciences, theology, and humanities. It has been consistently ranked as the best Dutch general university (#1) in the National Student Survey over the past years. Tilburg School of Economics and Management (TiSEM, founded in 1927) is the oldest and largest school of the university. It is one of Europe’s leading schools in the fields of management and economics, ranking regularly among Europe’s top three by research productivity (e.g., #2 in Europe, #31 worldwide for publications in MISQ, ISR, JOC, and MgtSci in UT Dallas Rankings 2018-2022). With respect to specific disciplines, it is ranked #9 worldwide in Business Administration (Shanghai Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2022), #27 worldwide in Economics & Business Worldwide (US News Ranking 2022), #37 worldwide in Business and Economics (Times Higher Education Ranking 2022), and #63 worldwide in the area of Business & Management (QS World University subject rankings 2022).

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