Kevin R. Parker, PhD | Information Systems

1999 to 2023	Idaho State University College of Business
	Professor of Informatics College of Business	2021–2023
	Founding Chair and Professor of Informatics and Computer Science College of Business / College of Science and Engineering	2013–2021
	Chair and Professor of Computer Information Systems College of Business	2012–2013
	Professor of Computer Information Systems College of Business	2005–2012
	Associate Professor of Computer Information Systems College of Business	2004–2005
	Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems College of Business	1999–2004
	Honors Idaho State University 2011-2012 Outstanding Master Teacher. Idaho State University 2010-2011 Outstanding Master Teacher. Associated Students of Idaho State University 2011 Faculty Member of the Year. Idaho State University College of Business 2005-2006 Outstanding Researcher. Idaho State University College of Business 2002-2003 Outstanding Teacher. Responsibilities See Leadership tab for description of chair responsibilities. Instructed courses in Web Development Essentials. Instructed courses in Web Development: Client-Side Programming. Instructed courses in Object-Oriented Development Using Java. Instructed courses in Information Systems. Instructed courses in Event-driven Programming using Visual Basic. Instructed courses in Advanced Programming using Visual Basic. Instructed courses in Database Management Systems. Instructed courses in Database Design and Implementation. Instructed courses in Systems Analysis and Design. Instructed courses in Systems Analysis and Logical Design. Instructed courses in Web Development for eCommerce. Instructed a CS/CIS Graduate Technology Seminar. Served as a member of the recruiting and interview team for new assistant professors and instructors. Advised students in course selection as well as career decisions. Received outstanding student evaluations for every semester taught.
2007 (sabbatical)	Curtin University of Technology School of Information Systems
	Research Fellow and Visiting Professor of Information Systems
	Responsibilities Conducted a research seminar on a Structured Process for Programming Language Selection. Conducted a research seminar on the Use of Pedagogical Agents for Core Concept Tutorials. Presented summary of past and ongoing research to the members of the Digital Ecosystems and Business Intelligence (DEBII) Centre, a Tier 1 University Research Centre. Appointed International Linkage Member of the DEBII Centre Participated in multiple research projects. Sabbatical Report See sabbatical report.
2007 (sabbatical)	RMIT University School of Business Information Technology
	Contractor Consultant of Business Information Technology
	Responsibilities Conducted a research symposium for the BIT faculty on a formal approach for selecting a programming language for computer programming courses. Conducted a roundtable discussion of the use of animated pedagogical agents to deliver review materials for students and the potential of developing a tool to facilitate the creation of such review materials. Assisted in teaching an Internet for Business summer course. Participated in multiple research projects. Sabbatical Report See sabbatical report.
1995-1999	Saint Louis University School of Business and Administration
	Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems
	Responsibilities Concentrated on curriculum building and course development. Participated in the restructuring of the undergraduate MIS curriculum. Played an integral role in the development of a new Master of Science in MIS program. Restructured and instructed courses in Systems Analysis and Design, Database Management Systems using Oracle, Emerging Technologies, and Object-Oriented Programming (both C++ and Java). Assisted in the development of an Advanced Internet Technologies class. Served as a member of the recruiting and interview team for new assistant professors and instructors. Advised students in course selection as well as career decisions. Received outstanding student evaluations for every semester taught.
1990-1991	Texas Tech University College of Engineering
	Research Assistant
	Responsibilities Researched single board computer platforms for the module-level controller of a semiconductor processing system for FSI International.
1985-1989	New Mexico Junior College Division of Business and Technology
	Instructor
	Responsibilities Instructed courses dealing with fundamental computer science and information systems concepts, application software use, programming languages and techniques, advanced data structures, and microcomputer operating systems and usage. Managed the microcomputer laboratories, which included the selection of microcomputer systems and application software, as well as the supervision of student laboratory assistants. Spearheaded curriculum revisions and was responsible for the development of several new courses, including Microcomputer Literacy and Advanced Data Structures. Conducted seminars for area businesses on various productivity software packages.
1984	University of the Southwest Department of Business Administration
	Adjunct Computer Science Instructor
	Responsibilities Instructed an introductory Pascal programming course on microcomputers emphasizing structured programming.
1984	New Mexico Junior College Division of Business and Technology
	Adjunct Computer Science Instructor
	Responsibilities Instructed an introductory Pascal programming course emphasizing structured programming. Instructed an introductory programming course explaining the fundamentals of the BASIC programming language.

Practitioner Experience

1982-1984	Conoco, Inc. Systems Group: Hobbs Division
	Programmer/Analyst	1983-1984
	Programmer	1982-1983
	Responsibilities Independently performed 50% of all systems development activities including software analysis, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance. Trained users regarding technical aspects of software. Developed users' manuals and technical documentation. Responsible for various development projects including production control software, system interface packages, and report generation packages. Participated in the conversion from an IBM 1800 to a DEC PDP 11/34, including the design of replacement software.
1981	Conoco, Inc. Systems Group: Hobbs Division
	Systems Assistant
	Responsibilities Modified and upgraded existing software packages. Participated in the analysis and design of new software packages.
1980	New Mexico Junior College Division of Business and Technology
	Assistant Operator/Programmer
	Responsibilities Performed computer operations. Evaluated and upgraded software packages.