Tenure-Track Professor in Information Systems

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The SC&IS Department of the Smeal College of Business at The Pennsylvania State University (University Park, PA) invites applications for a faculty position in Business Analytics and Information Systems at the associate or assistant professor level.The position would begin Fall 2025. Salary is competitive. Candidates who qualify for the associate level should have outstanding research abilities and teaching experience.

Candidates must have a doctorate degree (granted or near completion) in information systems or a directly related field and a strong commitment to research and teaching excellence. Faculty members are expected to maintain an active research program, perform undergraduate and graduate teaching, supervise graduate students, and engage in service activities. Particularly desirable are candidates with a record of high-quality research and instruction in a student-centered environment, an engaged interest in collaborative learning environments, and an enthusiasm for working in a diverse and multidisciplinary intellectual environment. Underrepresented populations are strongly encouraged to apply.

The IS area of the SC&IS Department comprises a vibrant, research-active faculty with specific research and teaching interests that span the gamut of business analytics, machine/deep learning, Gen AI/LLM, business process management, blockchain, supply chain information technologies, digital markets and IT governance. We seek a candidate who would share and complement these interests while adding depth through scope or methodology.

The Smeal College of Business offers a collegial working environment and excellent campus facilities. The SC&IS Department (www.smeal.psu.edu/scis) also has strong connections with the business community through research centers that provide opportunities to interface with faculty across various disciplines within Smeal and across Penn State. For more information, please visit www.smeal.psu.edu/research-centers. Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. For further information, please contact Autumn Hanley adh5253@psu.edu.

Applicants should upload a letter of intent, a statement of research and teaching, and a CV. Contact information for three references also should be provided. If presenting at CIST/INFORMS 2024 or ICIS 2024, please clearly indicate the scheduled presentation time slot and location.

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