PACIS 2025 will continue hosting the Junior and Mid Faculty Consortium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The consortium is aimed at supporting junior IS colleagues primarily from Pacific Asia region (AIS Region 3) and beyond. The purpose is to offer guidance and orientation to untenured junior faculty as they navigate their academic careers. This includes preparing them for the opportunities and challenges ahead, planning for their desired career paths, as well as understanding the changing trends of the IS field and the expectations of key stakeholders.
The program provides an intimate forum for interactive discussion with esteemed senior colleagues, faculty mentors, and mid-career peers who have recently undergone the tenure review process. Through a combination of keynote, panels, and roundtable discussions, mentors and participants will explore a range of topics essential for career advancement, including regional and global career planning, choosing research areas, meeting tenure criteria, satisfying publication requirements, and navigating work-family commitments. Details and any adjustments will be provided accordingly.
Important Dates
Application Deadline: May 31, 2025
Notification of Acceptance: June 1, 2025
Consortium: July 6, 2025
Co-Chairs
John Dong, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Rong Du, Xidian University, China
Chee-Wee Tan, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR
Keynote Speaker
Suprateek Sarker, University of Virginia, USA
Editor-in-Chief, Information Systems Research
Faculty Mentors
PACIS Junior Faculty Consortium mentors are seasoned and prolific contributors to the IS field. Their distinguished careers, marked by significant scholarly contributions and prominent editorial roles in leading IS journals, set a benchmark for academic excellence and leadership.
Zhao Cai, University of Nottingham Ningbo, China
Ben Choi, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Arpan Kar, Indian Institutes of Technology Delhi, India
Eric Lim, University of New South Wales, Australia
Zhijie Lin, Tsinghua University, China
David Phang, University of Nottingham Ningbo, China
Suprateek Sarker, University of Virginia, USA
Mikko Siponen, University of Alabama, USA
Jason Thatcher, University of Colorado Boulder, USA
Qiang Ye, University of Science and Technology of China, China
Ziqiong Zhang, Harbin Institute of Technology, China
Program Agenda
All times are in Kuala Lumpur time (GMT+8).
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Keynote Speech: Suprateek Sarker
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Panel Discussion: All Faculty Mentors
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Roundtable Discussion of Breakout Groups with Faculty Mentors
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Sharing of Takeaways by Breakout Groups
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Eligibility
If you graduated with a PhD within the past five years and have not attained tenure, you are most welcome to apply. Non-AIS members can also apply.
Application Details
Please email your application to
pacis2025.jfc@gmail.com, with the subject line "PACIS 2025 JFC Application – Your Name."
Your application should include:
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Affiliation
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Latest Curriculum Vitae
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Cover Letter indicating
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Accomplishments and challenges experienced in your academic career
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How the consortium can help you to succeed in your academic career
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Three questions you would like to discuss in the consortium
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John Dong
Associate Professor
Nanyang Technological University
Singapore
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