UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Assistant Professor, Management Information Systems
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718
Posting Number
req20571Department
Management Information SystemsDepartment Website Link
https://eller.arizona.edu/departments-research/schools-departments/misLocation
Main CampusAddress
1130 E. Helen Street, Tucson, AZ 85721 USAPosition HighlightsThe University of Arizona Management Information Systems (MIS) Department is recruiting a tenure-eligible Assistant Professor for the 2025-2026 academic year. Areas of emphasis in the department include AI, analytics, cyber security, and healthcare.With a strong national and international reputation as an agile, innovative, and research-oriented department, MIS is well poised to meet the challenge of serving the evolving research, learning, service, and teaching needs of a premier 21st century discipline.The MIS Department is one of the six academic departments in the Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona. Founded in 1974, the department was a pioneer in defining and advancing the field of Information Systems. Since its inception, the MIS Department has made outstanding contributions to the field, both by creating relevant and impactful research and by offering leading edge educational programs. The department has well-established and highly successful research centers that have generated over $200M in funded research projects since the 1980’s. MIS faculty members have also been successful with technology transfer initiatives through successful commercialization of their research. The department has been ranked in the top 5 in the field of information systems for over 30 years.The MIS Department offers undergraduate, masters, and PhD programs in MIS. Over 5,000 students, including 250 PhD students, have graduated from these programs. US News & World Report currently ranks the undergraduate program #4 and the MS program #3 among all universities. The MIS Department is also home to multiple research centers including the Artificial Intelligence Lab, the Center for the Management of Information, and the INSITE Business Intelligence and Analytics Center.The MIS Department supports and practices Inclusive Excellence, which values diversity, equity and inclusiveness in teaching, research, and community service. For this position, the department is seeking strong, experienced candidates who are committed to work with diverse students and colleagues and have experience with a variety of teaching methods and curricular perspectives.Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please
click here .Duties & ResponsibilitiesThe MIS Department is seeking a colleague who will actively contribute to the intellectual environment in our department through research, teaching, and service.Successful candidates are expected to conduct research leading to high quality publications. The department has a long history of extramural funding and the expectation is that the applicant will contribute on that dimension.The appointee will teach courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels in traditional and online classrooms and contribute to mentoring students, including those from underrepresented backgrounds. The appointee will also participate in outreach and contribute to departmental, college, and university service. In these and other ways, the appointee will help to develop innovative approaches to enhancing student engagement, increasing diversity, and expanding collaborations with community and business partners.The Eller College of Management and the MIS Department are committed to the principles and practices of Inclusive Excellence, the UA’s diversity and inclusiveness strategic approach to campus diversity.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Ability to publish original research in the top information systems journals and conferences.Potential for high quality teaching.Minimum QualificationsPh.D. degree in information systems, computer science or other related disciplines.Preferred QualificationsPreference will be given to candidates with outstanding research and teaching background that align well with the MIS department’s various areas of research and teaching, particularly in AI, analytics, data science and/or design science areas.A record of research excellence as evidenced by publications in top academic journals and/or conferences.Rank
Assistant ProfessorFLSA
ExemptFull Time/Part Time
Full TimeNumber of Hours Worked per Week
40Job FTE
1.0Work Calendar
AcademicJob Category
FacultyBenefits Eligible
Yes - Full BenefitsRate of Pay
DOECompensation Type
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)Number of Vacancies
1Target Hire Date
8/18/2025Open Date
9/24/2024Open Until Filled
YesDocuments Needed to Apply
Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Three Additional DocumentsSpecial Instructions to ApplicantApplications will be considered confidential.Please provide the following documents with your application:
Cover LetterCurriculum Vitae (CV)Statement of Research InterestsStatement of Teaching PhilosophyTeaching EvaluationsPlease note: After your application is fully submitted, you will be requested to provide contact information for a minimum of three professional references. Should you be selected as a finalist for this position, your references may receive an automatic email. This email will ask your references to complete a letter of recommendation.Diversity StatementAt the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety ReportIn compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.
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req20571Department
Management Information SystemsDepartment Website Link
https://eller.arizona.edu/departments-research/schools-departments/misLocation
Main CampusAddress
1130 E. Helen Street, Tucson, AZ 85721 USAPosition HighlightsThe University of Arizona Management Information Systems (MIS) Department is recruiting a tenure-eligible Assistant Professor for the 2025-2026 academic year. Areas of emphasis in the department include AI, analytics, cyber security, and healthcare.With a strong national and international reputation as an agile, innovative, and research-oriented department, MIS is well poised to meet the challenge of serving the evolving research, learning, service, and teaching needs of a premier 21st century discipline.The MIS Department is one of the six academic departments in the Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona. Founded in 1974, the department was a pioneer in defining and advancing the field of Information Systems. Since its inception, the MIS Department has made outstanding contributions to the field, both by creating relevant and impactful research and by offering leading edge educational programs. The department has well-established and highly successful research centers that have generated over $200M in funded research projects since the 1980’s. MIS faculty members have also been successful with technology transfer initiatives through successful commercialization of their research. The department has been ranked in the top 5 in the field of information systems for over 30 years.The MIS Department offers undergraduate, masters, and PhD programs in MIS. Over 5,000 students, including 250 PhD students, have graduated from these programs. US News & World Report currently ranks the undergraduate program #4 and the MS program #3 among all universities. The MIS Department is also home to multiple research centers including the Artificial Intelligence Lab, the Center for the Management of Information, and the INSITE Business Intelligence and Analytics Center.The MIS Department supports and practices Inclusive Excellence, which values diversity, equity and inclusiveness in teaching, research, and community service. For this position, the department is seeking strong, experienced candidates who are committed to work with diverse students and colleagues and have experience with a variety of teaching methods and curricular perspectives.Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please
click here .Duties & ResponsibilitiesThe MIS Department is seeking a colleague who will actively contribute to the intellectual environment in our department through research, teaching, and service.Successful candidates are expected to conduct research leading to high quality publications. The department has a long history of extramural funding and the expectation is that the applicant will contribute on that dimension.The appointee will teach courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels in traditional and online classrooms and contribute to mentoring students, including those from underrepresented backgrounds. The appointee will also participate in outreach and contribute to departmental, college, and university service. In these and other ways, the appointee will help to develop innovative approaches to enhancing student engagement, increasing diversity, and expanding collaborations with community and business partners.The Eller College of Management and the MIS Department are committed to the principles and practices of Inclusive Excellence, the UA’s diversity and inclusiveness strategic approach to campus diversity.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Ability to publish original research in the top information systems journals and conferences.Potential for high quality teaching.Minimum QualificationsPh.D. degree in information systems, computer science or other related disciplines.Preferred QualificationsPreference will be given to candidates with outstanding research and teaching background that align well with the MIS department’s various areas of research and teaching, particularly in AI, analytics, data science and/or design science areas.A record of research excellence as evidenced by publications in top academic journals and/or conferences.Rank
Assistant ProfessorFLSA
ExemptFull Time/Part Time
Full TimeNumber of Hours Worked per Week
40Job FTE
1.0Work Calendar
AcademicJob Category
FacultyBenefits Eligible
Yes - Full BenefitsRate of Pay
DOECompensation Type
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)Number of Vacancies
1Target Hire Date
8/18/2025Open Date
9/24/2024Open Until Filled
YesDocuments Needed to Apply
Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Three Additional DocumentsSpecial Instructions to ApplicantApplications will be considered confidential.Please provide the following documents with your application:
Cover LetterCurriculum Vitae (CV)Statement of Research InterestsStatement of Teaching PhilosophyTeaching EvaluationsPlease note: After your application is fully submitted, you will be requested to provide contact information for a minimum of three professional references. Should you be selected as a finalist for this position, your references may receive an automatic email. This email will ask your references to complete a letter of recommendation.Diversity StatementAt the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety ReportIn compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.
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