CCB - Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Management Information Systems (MIS) - 530515

The University of Alabama•Tuscaloosa, AL

66d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Information Systems, Statistics, and Management Science at the Culverhouse College of Business, University of Alabama, is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Management Information Systems (MIS). The successful candidate will focus on Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) in their teaching and research. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate MIS courses, conducting high-impact research published in top peer-reviewed journals, and contributing to departmental and university service. The position requires a doctoral degree in MIS or a related field, evidence of strong research potential with a focus on GAI, and a commitment to teaching excellence and service.

Requirements

A doctoral degree in MIS or a closely related field by the time the appointment begins.
Tangible evidence of a strong commitment to lead independent research as lead authors.
Commitment to publish in MIS journals recognized on the Culverhouse Journal List, particularly in the 'Aspirational' and 'Excellent' categories.
Evidence of interest in and enthusiasm for teaching excellence.
Willingness to provide service for the operation and functioning of the department, school, and university.
Focus specifically on how the candidate meets the Generative Artificial Intelligence requirement.

Nice To Haves

Specialization in Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) and its applications.
Research in areas including GAI governance, risk management, and responsible use; GAI in software development and ecosystems; organizational and societal implications of GAI; agentic systems and autonomous architectures; organizational transformation enabled by GAI; human-GAI collaboration and augmentation; GAI’s impact on education and the future of work; GAI-specific research methodologies in MIS.
A track-record of external funding.
Experience in teaching courses related to Generative Artificial Intelligence.
Flexibility and latitude in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses.
Prior industry/professional experience.
Experience in teaching project-based courses with industry collaboration.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and graduate MIS courses.
Conduct high-impact research, particularly in areas related to Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI).
Publish research in top peer-reviewed journals recognized on the Culverhouse Journal List.
Contribute to departmental and university service as assigned.
Lead independent research as lead authors.
Teach courses related to Generative Artificial Intelligence.
Teach project-based courses with industry collaboration (preferred).