Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Information Systems

Santa Clara University • Santa Clara, CA

3d • Remote

About The Position

The Information Systems and Analytics (ISA) Department in the Leavey School of Business at Santa Clara University invites applications for one full-time tenure-track faculty position in Information Systems at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning in Fall 2027. We encourage applications from candidates who will contribute to the excellence and diversity of our academic community, including individuals from historically underrepresented groups. The ISA department seeks candidates whose research, teaching, and service interests align with the needs of the department. The department welcomes candidates who have demonstrated excellence in research and teaching, embrace the Silicon Valley spirit, and have the expertise or willingness to teach one or more subjects like Generative AI, Information Systems Analysis and Design, Business Analytics, NLP, Database Management Systems, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, or related fields.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or ABD in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or other related areas by September 1 of 2027.
• Demonstrated potential for high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarly research.
• Demonstrated potential for effective and inclusive teaching and mentoring of a diverse student population.
• Commitment to contributing to Santa Clara University’s mission, including fostering a culture of inclusion and academic excellence.

Nice To Haves

• Embrace the Silicon Valley spirit
• Expertise or willingness to teach one or more subjects like Generative AI, Information Systems Analysis and Design, Business Analytics, NLP, Database Management Systems, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a program of research leading to publications in high-quality journals
• Teaching graduate and/or undergraduate courses and fulfilling the responsibilities associated with those courses
• Providing suitable service to the department, university, profession, and/or community.
• Maintain an active program of scholarly research leading to publications in respected journals.
• Conduct research in accordance with the scholarly standards maintained by the ISA Department that contribute to the evaluation of tenure and promotion.
• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the faculty member’s area of expertise, as assigned by the department chair.
• Provide effective service to the Department, School, University, profession, and/or community through committee work, leadership, professional engagement, and other contributions consistent with rank and experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including programs designed to support their personal health, well-being, and financial security, as well as that of their families.
• Rental assistance program
• Purchase assistance program
• Visa sponsorship assessment for foreign nationals appointed to tenured or tenure-track faculty positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree